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I'm also going from sleeve to bypass. My surgery is Monday

im also going from sleeve to mini bypass surgery is 3 weeks on Monday, good luck to you.

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Good luck Kayluc!

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How are all you have had surgery already?? I hope all is going well!!

Any tips for us remaining in September?

#6moredays #countdownto29th

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How are all you have had surgery already?? I hope all is going well!!

Any tips for us remaining in September?

#6moredays #countdownto29th

congratulations and I hope you have a speedy recovery, I had my surgery last Monday, I'm doing ok, I went back to work this past Monday, my tips for you, is to Walk walk and more walk , and keep me updated ????

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How are all you have had surgery already?? I hope all is going well!!

Any tips for us remaining in September?

#6moredays #countdownto29th

Patience is key. I'm two weeks out. Last week I was lamenting not being able to have Water (it wasn't settling well so I was mostly hydrating with broth, G2 and sf Popsicles. Then I was able to have room temp water, a victory. And starting last night I was able to have cold water! I was silly to get hung up on it and think I'd never be able to have it again!

Long story short - everyday gets better! Be patient and kind to yourself. You'll get better and better each day that passes.

Also, walk, walk, walk as soon as possible after surgery as much as possible.

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How are all you have had surgery already?? I hope all is going well!!

Any tips for us remaining in September?

#6moredays #countdownto29th

Patience is key. I'm two weeks out. Last week I was lamenting not being able to have Water (it wasn't settling well so I was mostly hydrating with broth, G2 and sf Popsicles. Then I was able to have room temp water, a victory. And starting last night I was able to have cold water! I was silly to get hung up on it and think I'd never be able to have it again!

Long story short - everyday gets better! Be patient and kind to yourself. You'll get better and better each day that passes.

Also, walk, walk, walk as soon as possible after surgery as much as possible.

Ditto this! I had surgery Monday. Stay flexible and patient. Be kind to yourself. Every day HAS gotten better.

Today is my first full day home from the hospital and I'm finally on track to get all my fluids and Protein, a victory for me!

I'd never had surgery and was surprised both by how miserable I was and how quickly I could improve.

Make sure you have help at home. My dad is taking care of me and was scheduled to leave today, but he's staying cause I need him longer. He helps take care of my dogs, picks things up from the floor, brings me things when all I can bear to do is lay down, all little but frequent needs.

Also, it has helped me to sip little bits of my protein at a time and alternate with water. Before I tried to have too much protein at once and had greater GI distress.

And it's true, walking in the hospital always made me feel better.

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@@Adi12982 congrats on your hydration!! It's the little things that feel like big victories now.

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@@Adi12982 congrats on your hydration!! It's the little things that feel like big victories now.

Thank you! I've been up to 104 ounces most days for the last few days. So happy and feeling better!

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My sleeve to bypass revision is in the morning!!! I can't believe it is finally here. I am looking forward to some relief from my acid and bile reflux. Hope everyone is doing well:-)

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My sleeve to bypass revision is in the morning!!! I can't believe it is finally here. I am looking forward to some relief from my acid and bile reflux. Hope everyone is doing well:-)

Good Luck!!!! ❤️❤️

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Surgery is September 8th. Would love to chat with others around the same time! Add me as a friend if you want????

I had my surgery on the 8th of September. I'm looking for someone I could chat with and compare notes. I had the sleeve done.

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