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I had my surgery yesterday. I was in so much pain but thankfully today is so much better! Good luck to those having surgery today!

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ITS JUNE 5TH!!! I thought I was excited to find out I was approved yesterday but to get my date today - now I am above and beyond! I am crying, (happy tears) laughing, praying, shouting and dancing...

Any surgeries in June would love a buddy(s)!!

Thanks for everyone's support...

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Congrats to all that have their dates, I had my gastric bypass May 6th, I'm doing good best I can tell you is follow the diet plan they give you. Don't get disappointed if you do lose a lot right off I'm only down 14 pounds but for me I'm very happy not going up coming down. Make sure you eat slow drink only 20 mins b4 eating and 20 mins after I got sick one time my fault stomach was full but tasted so good ate to much that's a no no.. I feel so much better my depression is almost none existent my energy is coming back. I wish you all good luck :)

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Wow I am happy that you are feeling better. I am thinking about the pain but trying to. It goes hand and hand for sure and I know it is only temporary... Surgery is Friday June 5th!

I had my surgery yesterday. I was in so much pain but thankfully today is so much better! Good luck to those having surgery today!

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Itt's really odd.... I had surgery yesterday and from everything I've read it's so hard to get all your liquids down. I am having no problems. I can drink 4ounces at a time... Also ate a Jello cup with no problems.

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Which surgery did you have?

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Itt's really odd.... I had surgery yesterday and from everything I've read it's so hard to get all your liquids down. I am having no problems. I can drink 4ounces at a time... Also ate a Jello cup with no problems.

I'm 2 days post op and can't get anything down until this gas is out... and I can't seem to get it out for nothing.

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I have surgery on Monday at 1045. I am on a 2 day all liquid diet starting tomorrow. It's getting real

It really is... well best of luck to you. I am 3 days post op....and nobody told me how painful the gas pains would be (drs pump u up w/gas at surgery. .and they give u meds to stop your bowels). They (gas pains) are worse than the surgery itself....but walk..walk. ..walk around the hospital...and it will pass..mine took about 40 hours...and that's with taking gas-x and lots of walking. Just keep walking. ..and putting heat pads on ur chest.

You will be in prayers for a speedy recovery!

Edited by caligul

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How long after surgery until you can poop? This bloated feeling is miserable!!

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How are you doing? That was for carebear42

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I am 3 days post-op and pooped this morning. Wasn't much but enough to help relieve some gas too. I've been walking a lot and the gas isn't too bad. I came home from the hospital yesterday and I'm feeling not too bad. My stomach is sore but that's expected. I gain a few pounds in the hospital but lost that last night. Now I am just trying yo get some Protein Shakes down and my Water. Little sips...I also exited for this journey to finally be here! Thanks for asking! How is everyone doing?

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