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Cindi2014    57

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Glad to hear that you are doing good Betty !!

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bobomarge    58

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Thanks! How are you doing post op?

I am doing good p ost-op! Going back to work next week. I was also luck I didn't have gas pains. How are you??

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betty_s    476

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I am doing good p ost-op! Going back to work next week. I was also luck I didn't have gas pains. How are you??

I've actually been in a lot if pain since my initial posts. I'm not sure if it's from the port or he fixed my hernia but my right side is SO SORE. So getting in and out of bed haven't been fun, I was expecting gas pain but wasn't expecting thaf, but no gas and I've been up and walking around.

Glad to hear you're doing well

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tmposton    49

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I've actually been in a lot if pain since my initial posts. I'm not sure if it's from the port or he fixed my hernia but my right side is SO SORE. So getting in and out of bed haven't been fun, I was expecting gas pain but wasn't expecting thaf, but no gas and I've been up and walking around. Glad to hear you're doing well

My hernia repair and my right side are what hurts the most also. But my hernia was in my esophagus so it hurts in my chest. I think my ports on the left side. It doesn't hurt too bad at all I'm still having some mobility issues getting in and out of bed and turning. Otherwise I'm not doing bad at all. I have gas pains in my left shoulder and I'm also having gurgling from eating foods again. I'm just glad it's over with.

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Cindi2014    57

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I am glad it's over too. I am post-op since Monday and I am still sore but it's getting better each day. I still can't sleep on my side. I really miss that. I am still having a lot of soreness on my left side where my port is and today I ran a fever so I'm not quite there yet. I still have to take the pain meds at night. That's when it hurts the most.

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Vtsoutherngal    52

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I am glad it's over too. I am post-op since Monday and I am still sore but it's getting better each day. I still can't sleep on my side. I really miss that. I am still having a lot of soreness on my left side where my port is and today I ran a fever so I'm not quite there yet. I still have to take the pain meds at night. That's when it hurts the most.

i am really only having pain from the gas I think. I did get to sleep on my side cuddled up to a pillow. that seemed to help. Hurts some when I try to cough, haven't taken any pain meds since yesterday around noon. i am just ready to be normal again. normal meaning get in the green zone. oh my... that sneeze hurt lol

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bobomarge    58

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It has been 1 week since surgery and I feel pretty good. Yay! I go back to work Tuesday. I'm looking forward to my first fill!! Glad to hear everyone is doing good!

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betty_s    476

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feeling better by the day, too. still sore getting up and down of the couch and in the bed, but when I'm not moving I'm good.

Haven't had any bad gas pains, just a little rumble that I treated with gas-x chewables.< /p>

Been fine getting two Protein shakes in plus my creamy Soup with unjury chicken Soup flavor, so my 60 grams have been easy to get. Plus I'm able to get all my Water in too, so everything is going great! I find if I drink too fast, it feels tight, but it doesn't happen often. I haven't been using those little cups from the hospital, just sipping out of bottles and cups.

Good luck to those who haven't been banded yet! Can't wait to see you on the other side!

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Vtsoutherngal    52

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so lunch with mom was good. i wasted money on the buffet but the egg drop Soup, sushi centers and a little sweet potato was yummy

didn't really eat much now that I think about it. spoon full or two of sweet potato, soup, and 3 sushi centers (mashed) and i called it quits. feeling much better today than yesterday. going to go back to work half day on tuesday i think.

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betty_s    476

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so lunch with mom was good. i wasted money on the buffet but the egg drop Soup, sushi centers and a little sweet potato was yummy didn't really eat much now that I think about it. spoon full or two of sweet potato, soup, and 3 sushi centers (mashed) and i called it quits. feeling much better today than yesterday. going to go back to work half day on tuesday i think.

Are you already on mushies? I'm on full liquids for At least a week..

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Cindi2014    57

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Glad you are doing well Betty !!! I am on full liquid through Wednesday. can't wait to begin the mushy phase.

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Vtsoutherngal    52

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Full liquid but includes "some" other things as long as its creamy

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drae    5

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I'm scheduled for may 23rd!! So excited to get this weight off! I don't have to go on a pre-op diet since my BMI is (barely) under 40.

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bobomarge    58

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Glad you are doing well Betty !!! I am on full liquid through Wednesday. can't wait to begin the mushy phase.

How long were you on a full-liquid diet? I'm 9-days post-op and still on the full liquid diet.

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betty_s    476

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How long were you on a full-liquid diet? I'm 9-days post-op and still on the full liquid diet.< /p>

mines only 7 days

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    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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