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@@workingmom163 thank you so much! That helps immensely! ???? when is your first checkup day? How are you feeling so far?

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@lscarelys my first check up is this Tuesday. Since being home yesterday I'm Having a hard time getting my fluids in. I feel like I would have to have a cup to my mouth 24/7 with the tiny sips I'm taking. Another tip for gas...walk walk walk! It helps so much with gas. I'm not waking around my bock or anything just like to the mailbox and back, around my court and back, around my house, etc. oh and this one is important...Never trust a fart!

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@@workingmom163 good luck with your first check up! ????

Yes keep that hydration good! Lol omg is the gas that bad? Do the farts creep up? I have a townhouse so our bedroom is on the second floor. I wonder how challenging it'll be walking up those steps after surgery .

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I'm scheduled for March 14th with Dr. Weiner at Huron Valley Sinai. I wish everyone the best and speedy recovery!

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What? Drainage tube. I'm Nyla's I know about it now so I can prepare myself for it. Thanks for the heads up

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Post Op Buddies!

I have a question please!

Is it true that the tube they put for drainage from your pouch to the outside of your tummy is EXTREMELY painful when it's removed? If so, did they give any pain meds or helped you guys out in any way with this?

Thank You!

I had one and it is VERY uncomfortable. Ask if you can have a little pain meds before having it removed and the doctor discontinues it

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@@katychad1018 thank you so much for that advice doll! I will make sure I tell my surgeon and nurses about that I want to be in less pain as possible !

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My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday March 8th. I'm on the 13th day of my two week liquid diet. Except for a few days of headaches I'm feeling pretty good. I'm not tired. I'm not hungry. I'm just ready for this. I was supposed to have 1200 calories a day of shakes and Jello and broth and Water. Most days I can barely get 800 in. The shakes were very filling.

I'm happy to hear from those of you whose surgeries went well and I wish all the best to those who are about to have the surgery, like me! I only recently found this forum and I'm glad I did. I'll be back for post-surgery tips and hints.

Purplej, Long Island

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Ok so I'm totally freaking out at this point. Today I purchased two cases of Slim-Fast Creamy chocolate Meal Replacement shakes for my 10 day Pre Op diet days, I'm 6 days in already and for the last 3 days I I've been having trouble with the Bariatric Advantage shakes to the point were I don't want to drink them and I'm just drinking Water with sugar free Crystal Light so I'm constantly hungry...

The reason why I'm freaking out is because in doing research about the shakes, they have a lot of sugar (24g to be exact) and it stores in your liver. I had 2 today. Guys I don't know what to do...

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@@Iscarelys I'm 4 days into the pre op diet and I feel terrible. I'm getting lots of headaches, feel very weak and also heaven . My surgeon said that I'm all patients go tru it because of all the less calories we are consuming

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@@NoOneIsStoppingMeButMe girl I feel you!

My surgery is in 5 days and the last thing I need is for my liver to not be in good shape! Those shakes make me gag that's why I looked through the handout I got from my classes and saw the Slim Fast line, but missed the whole point that it had to be the LOW CARB ones! Ugh

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Get GNC Total Lean shakes. The Swiss chocolate is really tasty and only has 6g of carbs and 2g of sugar and 25g of Protein. CVS also has one that is very similar (14 oz.) Your liver will thank you!

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@Iscatelys Hey do you have a surgery sister. ? I know it sounds cheese but we can go tru this big change together.

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I am on day 4 post op and feeling great! (March 2nd).. I'm technically also on day 15 of the liquid (pre/post op diet) surgery went great and was only in the hospital for a total day and a half.. I've had no nausea or vomiting at all, and have been setting a timer for 30 min after my last sip of Water to prepare for Protein shakes, and then i set a 30 min timer to drink my Protein (so it can absorb) and then 30 min timer once done with shake to resume Water intake.... I honestly feel like I'm ding so well because I've been using YL essential oils and tuning forks to help get the body in healing mode...

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