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CaroJoy    7

CaroJoy
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I am home had my surgery around 4pm Monday and its now 3.30pm Wednesday. I had no nausea and no gas pain the minimal pain I had was managed with panadol. I did also have a hiatal hernia repair as well which I had had no symptoms off. So far I've stuck completely to clear fluids mostly Water black tea and chicken broth. It all seems a little surreal as I am feeling just like me. I didn't have any emotional flatness or anything on day 2 as my surgeon predicted that I would. In fact the worse pain was from my iv in my hand where they gave me Fluid and liquid panadol up to 8am this morning.

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ayscott74    99

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Karen Scott be praying for you. You will do great remember walk and walk. C u afterwards keep us posted. Congrats and best wishes on ur new journey

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DonnaS1952    0

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Glad you're surgery is over and you are doing fine. It's now 7:15 am and my surgery is scheduled for 10:30 am ,Was not nervous until now,

I will post again when I get home. :)

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Tgrace    1

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Hi all! 24 hours out and I am feeling pretty good. I have been getting up to walk about evey two hours and that really helps. Doc said surgery went well going to see him in about an hour to try so Water. I can't believe the medical part is almosr through. Now the journey begins. I am intimated but excited.

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Loristi    14

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I have a really silly question... for those of you who have already had the surgery - do you feel a void or any different in your abdomen? lol I keep freaking out (read: nervous for Friday) that I'll feel empty inside and be able to "feel" the missing part of my stomach. ha! So, please someone answer this for me!

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jdillon    355

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I have a really silly question... for those of you who have already had the surgery - do you feel a void or any different in your abdomen? lol I keep freaking out (read: nervous for Friday) that I'll feel empty inside and be able to "feel" the missing part of my stomach. ha! So, please someone answer this for me!

Feels normal. Just get full faster

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GREATFUL    24

GREATFUL
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I have a really silly question... for those of you who have already had the surgery - do you feel a void or any different in your abdomen? lol I keep freaking out (read: nervous for Friday) that I'll feel empty inside and be able to "feel" the missing part of my stomach. ha! So, please someone answer this for me!

Only thing I feel different is "NO HUNGER PAINS"!!!! And I am not missing them.

Good Luck!

Laura

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GREATFUL    24

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Okay, I need to rant here, if that is okay. I have decided to not tell very many people about my surgery. The few I have told are my sisters, and my best friend.

What I want to know is why do they feel to need to tell me about, some friends girlfriends uncle had this surgery and well they did loose a lot of weight, but two years later gained all of the weight back. OH, and my girl friend told me yesterday that she heard about a person who was a friend of her bosses sister had this done and well, 3 months after surgery she was in a coma because she had a really bad infection..... seriously people, really.

I told them for support, should of put my foot in my mouth while I was in the liquid stage of the pre op.

Laura

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GREATFUL    24

GREATFUL
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Had my post opt visit with my Surgeon yesterday. It went really well. When I had talked to him before surgery, one of my concerns was that I was a lapband revision to sleeve patient, and I had heard that because of this I would not loose as fast or as much weight as a regular sleeve patient. He told me that he just did not see that to be true. He said that each patient looses different, it has not been proven that the lapband revision has any bearing on that.

Well, yesterday I had lost 19 lbs since starting the pre op diet. And he was very pleased, he said that the most he has every expected anyone to loose was 20 lbs. Then he told me "See, I told you that the lapband revision would not hold you back. Just say positive and keep up the good work."

Very excited, came home and started to clean out my closet, already have some thing that I do not intend to wear again. My big moomoo dress, looks like it was made by Omar the Tent Maker. LOL

Good luck to everyone where ever you are on this wild ride!!!

Laura

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hhp29    26

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Okay, I need to rant here, if that is okay. I have decided to not tell very many people about my surgery. The few I have told are my sisters, and my best friend.

What I want to know is why do they feel to need to tell me about, some friends girlfriends uncle had this surgery and well they did loose a lot of weight, but two years later gained all of the weight back. OH, and my girl friend told me yesterday that she heard about a person who was a friend of her bosses sister had this done and well, 3 months after surgery she was in a coma because she had a really bad infection..... seriously people, really.

I told them for support, should of put my foot in my mouth while I was in the liquid stage of the pre op.

Laura

I have only told a few people too, firstly because it's nobody's business! secondly there are always going to the people who whether it's intentional or not, get you down! I like to think they do it because they care but sometimes they are doing it to me rude. my one cousin, after I told her I was getting it done replied "I'm so mad, now I'm going to be the fat one!" as to imply it was my job to be the fat friend. then to tell me she is just gonna loose weight the old fashioned way, like I'm doing the easy way. not once had she said I'm happy that you made a health decision. my mother loves to remind me of foods I can't eat anymore, and she is not doing it to be mean. but it is an adjust for her too.

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Urbanlamb    56

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Well Peeps, I had my surgery on the 18th and am back home now. I won;t lie...first 24 hours were rough because of nausea...bad nausea. I was expecting it though, because I have wonky ears...doesn't take much to make me car sick or sea sick. But then I wok up this morning, a new woman!! Just call me "SUPER SLEEVEY"!!

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jojoreno    62

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I finally have my date September 10 be at st Mary's at 6 am. Pre op August 27.

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

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        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

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        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

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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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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

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