Has been very challenging, mentally and physically draining! However I notice that each day it gets better.

Any pointers?

I'm keeping track of my Fluid intake, taking my Vitamins, using breathing thingy (forgot the name) LOL.

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Edited March 27, 201610 yr by FMoore2004

The pain right out of surgery for me was like a 7 out of 10. Don't quite remember what was given to me in recovery because I threw up like 5 times but when I got to the room and I told the nurse I needed pain medication it was given to me in my I V every 3 hours I don't really think I needed it I just wanted to sleep lol

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I didn't use the painkillers much in the hospital, or at all when I went home. Pain was a function of what I was doing. Lying on my back, relaxed, I was reasonably comfortable right from the start. But getting in and out of bed sucked for the first two weeks During the third week, getting in and out of bed became more routine, and I began to be able to lie on my side without too much difficulty in bed.

I am now 4 weeks out, and I still don't feel "normal" (no discomfort at any time), but feeling pretty good. I started walking outside for exercise the second week, and just had my first visit to the gym yesterday. I hope to feel normal by 6 weeks.

Hi I'm 3 weeks out have never had a problem with going to the bathroom but I just now have got my nerves straight lol. I never realized what kind of relationship I had with food until now. I'm down 30 pounds but I still have problems getting all the Protein down an the Water but I try an I am sick of shakes already.

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I didn't use the painkillers much in the hospital, or at all when I went home. Pain was a function of what I was doing. Lying on my back, relaxed, I was reasonably comfortable right from the start. But getting in and out of bed sucked for the first two weeks During the third week, getting in and out of bed became more routine, and I began to be able to lie on my side without too much difficulty in bed.

I am now 4 weeks out, and I still don't feel "normal" (no discomfort at any time), but feeling pretty good. I started walking outside for exercise the second week, and just had my first visit to the gym yesterday. I hope to feel normal by 6 weeks.

Lmk!! ????

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Hi I'm 3 weeks out have never had a problem with going to the bathroom but I just now have got my nerves straight lol. I never realized what kind of relationship I had with food until now. I'm down 30 pounds but I still have problems getting all the Protein down an the Water but I try an I am sick of shakes already.

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So do you have cravings for junk food or does the sound of it make you nauseous? Are you only doing shakes/liquid or are you on mushy/solid food now?

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For those having BMs are they loose and oily??? Mine have been like this since I was on the pre-op!

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March 24th for me also!

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@@FMoore2004 Keep holding on!

On my 4th day post-op I had multiple crying fits.

It's very frustrating! I had a lot of gas pain and nausea.

I'm now on 9th day post-op and feeling great (lost almost 20 lbs).

My tips:

- sleep well - your body needs rest to heal.

- Listen to your body, as Barry said.

- For me, drinking in really small sips while standing up gave my stomach "room".

- I froze cubes of natural sugar free juice. Best "popsicle" ever.

and finally: cry. let it all out.

A few days ago I felt like stabbing someone. If you need anything, IM me.

<3

lots os love

I totally am at emotion overload!! Moody does not cover it at all - I am simply a bitch!!!

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@@jam2nyy I was too. Nobody gets it. Everyone is like: "you should be grateful blablabla".

And you feel like telling them to put rusty nails or their eyeballs. And have a pizza.

For those having BMs are they loose and oily??? Mine have been like this since I was on the pre-op!

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Yes. Everyone has been this way. I was sleeved 3-23

Edited March 28, 201610 yr by JT1230

Chris I had mine done on the 24th as well however I have not pooped yet. I'll keep you posted.

This too shall pass, butt don't panic if not for 7-10 days. I was starting to freak out after six days, but it all came out in the end.

I had mine on the 23rd also very tired. I pooped yesterday. Felt so much better!

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@@jam2nyy I was too. Nobody gets it. Everyone is like: "you should be grateful blablabla".

And you feel like telling them to put rusty nails or their eyeballs. And have a pizza.

My sentiments exactly!!!

"In the end we only regret the chances that we didn't take."

I just started Protein shakes today and no more pooping. Surprising the shakes tasted really good to me!

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