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Hello Fellow Journey Members,

My surgery date was 22nd Of March 2015 {Gastric Bypass} so I'm in my early days so far. Just pondering if any of you members whom have had surgery around my surgery date would be open in sharing with me their experiences so far.

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3/25 here, also had GB. So far so good. Still quiet sore in places but not pain pill worthy. How are you doing?

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Hello SKC27,

I'm doing really well no problems at all, waiting though for all my wounds to heal. I drink has fast has I like and take tables instead of chewable vitamins and my stomach has no problems. My only issue is that I'm not getting enough protien and I think I should start drink more Water. Hope you have a glorious day. Prada

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3/25 here, also had GB. So far so good. Still quiet sore in places but not pain pill worthy. How are you doing?

I wish I was off of my meds. I'm having issues on that one side and I've noticed if I stand for a few minutes it gets intense. Are you on your full liquid diet yet?

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My date was March 23. Good to hear you are doing good. My only problem is I am anxious for my drain to be removed on Friday. I am also looking for more variety in my full liquid diet. I'm off all my diabetes meds which thrills me.

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I'm on full liquids till the 11th then I can have puree.

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Hi Debi287,

I had my drain taken out on Thursday the 26th, my surgery was on the 22nd {March 2015}. Fantastic to have read that you are off all your diabetes meds, This must be very pleasing for you. What Vitamins are you taking?? Have a beautiful evening. Prada

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Good Evening Sck72,

I go on puree around the 13th Of April 2015. I would love to know what people whom are at this stage {Puree} are eating has I'm rather a picky eater you have no idea. Hope you have a relaxing evening. Prada.

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Right now I am taking two flints tone chewables daily. Was it painful having the drain taken out?

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Evening Debi287,

Having the tube taken out didn't hurt at all, just felt funny. I might had also that I have a very low pain threshold. Have a great eveing. Prada

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I got gastric bypass on March 23rd currently on full liquid diet. But, I'm so hungry! I don't know what to do?!

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Had surgery on March 27! On pureed at the moment, feeling better each day!

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Good Afternoon DreMar,

So your surgery is just one day after mine. I'm not at all hungry which I think has alot to do with my Water intake. I hope your hunger passes. Have a beautiful day. Prada.

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Thanks Prada. That gives me courage. My nutritionist told us to take half of a pain pill before the appt. since I haven't had pain meds since day one it concerned me

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