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Just an update!

I had surgery on the 30th of July. Today is my third day home (dc on the 31st in evening) and I feel even better then the days before. Each day gets better and better. Yesterday was my first full day home and had to drink minimum of 42 ounces or 84 half filled medicine. I didn't have any troubles with that. I was really gaseous yesterday and the gas build uo was making me somewhat nauseated. Today I am taking gas-x and so far it has been awesome. No gas bubbles that I can feel. Today is 54ounces of Clear liquids.

Energy level wise I was tired yesterday but not as much as thr day before. I just let my self nap in between the 15min timer for drinking. Yesterday went on 5 15min walks with no problems.

Slept through out the night pretty well. I try to get all my fluids in during the da so I can have a decent sleep at night.

Pain meds are working good I didn't need the last dose at bedtime as much so I was able to use only half.

I am back and side sleeper and for the first time this morning I was able to lay on my side :)

My incisions are looking great! They are getting somewhat itchy so I believe that means they are healing.

Lastly I did jump on the scale and I had only gained about 4lbs from surgery and today i have lost a pound from what I weighed in on surgery morning. Dont get caught up in numbers and the scale. I am just practicing all the things the suregon and my bariatric team wants done and I know the weight will come off.

One more last item- people around me have been eating "normal" food. Mostly unhealthy stuff. This hasn't bothered me yet. It looks good and I acknowledge it but remind myself that part is no longer who I am taking daily strides to be. I told my husband he can eat whatever he wants and that I will not control or put him down for things he chooses to eat. After all I am the one that decided to have this surgery to help me change my life :) I am sure there will be harder days ahead with this but I am hoping my daily changes will be enough to help me through.

Hope this helps anyone with what to expect!

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Thank you for sharing your experience! This is very helpful regarding what to expect! Glad you're feeling well!

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