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Sleeved May 5th, I get up about every 3 hours to walk (and sip water). Anyone else do this? I'm thinking the walking can only help....

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Walking and sipping Water will help in more ways than one, good job!

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Awesome start! For me the second week was the worst. I was so so hungry. I layer in bed way too much. Walking in beginning is a good habit to start for sure. Good luck!

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I've been getting up every 4 hours to take my pain medication, unless I'm sleeping. Funny thing is, the only time I really have had any pain is while I'm actually getting up. My incisions on the right side, especially where my drain was, are a little tender.. but otherwise, no problems. Once I'm up, I do pretty well. I've worn my fitbit since the day of surgery and have managed to get at least 1.5 miles walked in each day. I've done a lot of "shopping" just so I can get out and moving without sweating too much. I haven't done that great on my Water intake though and as a result feel slightly dehydrated. I never realized how much air I swallowed when I drank, but.. yeah, that's definitely a thing now. It's still amazing that I haven't felt hungry or weak or anything like that so far. I'm very thankful that things have gone so smoothly overall.. it definitely makes me excited about the future!

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That's a great start to your recovery. Walking will help with gas pains too and it's good to start sipping Water to stay hydrated! Good luck!

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May 5th here as well Im awake more then I'm asleep now. But I had some extra stuff they had to fix I had 2 hernias and my intestines were through my abdominal wall. It hurts when I eat Jello or drink sometimes I wonder if that's the gas or I'm just eating/drinking too big if a bite/sip? Any suggestions? My post op appointment isn't until next Friday so nothing but Clear Liquids until then. Can't wait for sone tuna or veggies!

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I'm good with clear liquids for now as I'm guessing because of the gas I feel full all the time.

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Sleeved May 5th, I get up about every 3 hours to walk (and sip water). Anyone else do this? I'm thinking the walking can only help....

I was sleeved on May 5th as well. Things are getting a little better every day. I have stopped taking my pain med as I didn't feel it was doing much and it was hard to get down. My chest hurts a little when I swallow and I feel very full. As a result, I am not getting all my Water in, but eating a few Popsicles per day and a little broth. Also a little bit of de-caf tea. I am trying to get up every few hours to walk. sleeping is the hardest part for me as I am so uncomfortable in every position I try. I am grateful for not being hungry and losing already. The gassiness and bloating is still there - wonder how long that takes to subside. Good luck and keep up your walking.

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Thank you for your replies. Michelle, I feel and am doing exactly like you!

Hope we all feel better soon....

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I try to walk when I start to feel nausea. The movement really helps move the gas through. I am not able to pinpoint if something I am eating is causing excessive gas or if it's just normal after surgery. Either way it sucks.

I found that eating and drinking while I stand or pace around helps. I am a little leery of taking gas pills since the chemical reaction has to occur and I don't know how it will manifest if no gas is created.

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