I've been slowly getting better the pain has subsided and now I'm just a little uncomfortable . I had a moment of truth since I couldn't sleep and questioned why I did this then stood on the scale and realized I'm already down 10 lbs... I guess this is a sacrifice that I am willing to take I can't wait until my body starts to feel normal again any-who best of luck to everyone who is a post op this is a challenge both mentally and physically and we can do it !

In a couple weeks you won't even remember the pain. Hang in there! Congrats on the 10 pounds!

I think that is what is going to motivate me and also eliminate my fear that I did something I may regret in 5 years. I have steadily gained in the past 10 years to get me to over 100lbs over my norm. I want to move and feel human again.

SJD2015 YOU are on your way~

7 days post op. Still feel so weak. I became dehydrated over the weekend. Ended up in the hospital for IV fluids. Bummed. Back at square 1.

You will feel better. You have to realize you have had a major surgery- it is hard to remember that with just a few band aids on your stomach. I am 6 mo post and it is a faint memory now

7 days post op. Still feel so weak. I became dehydrated over the weekend. Ended up in the hospital for IV fluids. Bummed. Back at square 1.

Sorry to hear that I'm hoping that you are recovering well and don't think of it as a set back

You will feel better. You have to realize you have had a major surgery- it is hard to remember that with just a few band aids on your stomach. I am 6 mo post and it is a faint memory now

The hardest is going to family functions and watching everyone eat and knowing I can't eat anything since I'm still on liquids but I can't wait until this becomes a distant memory ☺️

It is just a short time remember a week or two is a blink in years and we are adding years by doing this. I am 5 days post op and back to work yesterday doing ok, sipping Gatorade and Water... down 11 lbs

You will feel better. You have to realize you have had a major surgery- it is hard to remember that with just a few band aids on your stomach. I am 6 mo post and it is a faint memory now

The hardest is going to family functions and watching everyone eat and knowing I can't eat anything since I'm still on liquids but I can't wait until this becomes a distant memory ☺️

Post op day 3 here and I feel your pain. Today I feel a little better. I ambulated around the unit twice this morning. I'm amazed that I wasn't short of breath like I used to be. Eating and drinking is a real challenge. So far I've only had a few spoonfuls of jello and a few sips of water. I won't be going home today since I'm not really eating/ drinking and because of the nausea. Hang in

There.. Every day will be better.