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Hello fellow sleevers. Today I'm 6 days out and I can say that these past days have been tiring. From extreme gas pains to the unbearable headache I have daily. The worst part for me is that I have to have a blood thinner twice a day for 2 weeks (injection). I HATE needles so sometimes it's really hard to do it. Today was the 1st time I drank some Protein (since I was on Clear liquids for a week) and I seem to have a little bit more energy. One thing I can say that's getting me a little down is being in the house so much. Not doing my makeup ect.....I CANNOT wait to see my nut tomorrow so I can out on my full face and go to the mall after :) ( luckily the mall

Is across from the office). One more thing that has me nervous. I rolled over yesterday morning and it felt like I tore my incisions but they looked fine. Anybody ever experience that? How did you guys cope the 1st week??

About me:

Age :23

Ht: 5'4

Surgery day wt: 247

Current weight : 235

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The first couple of weeks were rough. Not going to lie. I just tried to take it one hour at a time. I sipped on my Water, marched in place a lot, watched a lot of TV, and slept a lot. Luckily I was allowed Protein Shakes earlier than you were, so I had a bit more energy, but it still sucked. You just have to have patience and hang in there. You really will feel a little better every day and soon enough you will look back and realize you've recovered pretty quickly, though it felt like an eternity in the moment.

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Just had my surgery yesterday and am on full liquids. I have walked at the hospital before discharge - and have made 3 stops with my wife and walked. I have had 18 oz of Clear Liquids and 16 oz of fat -free milk. A little tired but not much gas or pain

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