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drodriguez1    6

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Hello All, glad I found this app. Today is my 3rd day since surgery and truth is I'm a bit miserable. I have heart burn, I feel light heade, my incisions feel tender and I do feel sorta alone. Although the family is supportive it's not the same when they haven't experienced what I'm going through. I know things will get better but i have some time before I feel some what normal.

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BLERDgirl    6,417

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Welcome. Are you on anything for the heart burn? If not ask your doctor to prescribe a PPI and take it faithfully! Other than that, it's early days. Give your body some time to heal.

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OKCPirate    5,323

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Yep, things get normal, but can you share a little bit more about your situation so people who have have been there can share?

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drodriguez1    6

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My situation: well I had the lap band removed in December 2014 due to slippage. I wasn't going to do the sleeve but became really concerned when I gained over 30 pounds in a matter of few months. After some talk with my surgeon I decided that the VGS was a good option for me. I had the surgery on Friday. What I'm currently experiencing is some what isolation on top of the discomfort I mentioned in my initial post. Plus I'm feeling (physically) very hungry and that was confusing because I thought my appetite would go away. Hope that gives a better picture of my situation.

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Linaka    92

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D-rod I'm with you..surgery was 9/25/15. I am miserable but so encouraged by all these posts saying it was the best thing they ever did. Hang in there!

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The Candidate    3,215

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Welcome. Yes, the first week is the worst, but each day should find you getting a bit better. I remember a few bouts of light headedness, but they soon disappeared. I was also on a PPI to help with heartburn, and never experienced any, so check with your doctor about prescribing one. Get your fluids in above all else. Hope you feel better soon!

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BLERDgirl    6,417

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The PPI is very important because sometime the acid build up also feels like hunger pains. I wouldn't wait. Why be miserable when you don't have to? I'd call the doctor first thing in the morning and let him call in a script to your pharmacy. It will be a lot easier to focus on your fluids and Proteins if your aren't uncomfortable.

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MzStockton    182

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Today is my 4th day and I'm not feeling any symptoms described above; sorry you are having such s difficult time. I'm actually doing great just can't get my heart rate down that why I'm still in the hospital but hopefully today once I talk with the cardiologist he has a plan together since we already know it isn't a blood clot so I can go home.

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drodriguez1    6

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Today is my 4th day and I'm not feeling any symptoms described above; sorry you are having such s difficult time. I'm actually doing great just can't get my heart rate down that why I'm still in the hospital but hopefully today once I talk with the cardiologist he has a plan together since we already know it isn't a blood clot so I can go home.

Very happy for you. I pray you continue to succeed with your sleeve and that your heart rate regulates!

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tiffynurse    5

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Today is my 4th day and I'm not feeling any symptoms described above; sorry you are having such s difficult time. I'm actually doing great just can't get my heart rate down that why I'm still in the hospital but hopefully today once I talk with the cardiologist he has a plan together since we already know it isn't a blood clot so I can go home.

Keep us posted. Hope everything is ok!

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drodriguez1    6

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So I also had my surgery 9/25 and I was wondering if anyone else was having bad diarrhea?

That hasn't been my experience. I haven't had any bowel movements since surgery. About to call my doctor. Not sure if that is normal. Hope you find some relief soon!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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