So excited and a bit anxious for tomorrow. I've been on Optifast for 2 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. I sending out positive thoughts, healing light and love to all of you!

This is just the beginning of this crazy journey, and I can't wait for the ride.

@@jgeldmacher, see you in post-op maybe. LOL

How's everyone doing? I've been getting all my Water and Protein in. I've got to learn to pace my walking but I've been hitting about a mile a day in my steps. My stitches has been my new nemesis especially the left one. I think gravity isn't helping. So to combat this I got a belly band like for pregnancy and it seems to give it enough support. Also I'm still waiting for the surgery IV and the swelling to go down as I came out post-op 6lbs heavier than I went into surgery.

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How's everyone doing? I've been getting all my Water and Protein in. I've got to learn to pace my walking but I've been hitting about a mile a day in my steps. My stitches has been my new nemesis especially the left one. I think gravity isn't helping. So to combat this I got a belly band like for pregnancy and it seems to give it enough support. Also I'm still waiting for the surgery IV and the swelling to go down as I came out post-op 6lbs heavier than I went into surgery.

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I totally relate to the weight gain! so crazy that water weight and bloating is a real thing! good for you doing a mile per day! I have been taking it pretty easy, super tired. I couldn't do plain water, but I figured out that cold low calorie Gatorade mixed with regular water is my ticket to hydration!

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I also had my surgery on the 28th.. the gas and bloating is still bothering me. i weighed myself and I put back on all my 10 lbs of pre op diet when all I've had is clear liquids! ha! I know it will all work out. I am on a clear liquid diet till tues.. it sounds like some of you are already on the full liquid diet.. good luck! hope we can share our progress

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The IV fluids are the reason you've gained weight.that will go away in the next 2 weeks

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I had a great recovery so far. Healing nicely. Getting my Vitamins and minerals in, fluids, and Protein in every day. Walking a few miles every day. No pain at all. Here comes the bad news. Two days after surgery, my mother passed away. So I have to travel now for the funeral and stay on top of everything while traveling. Wish me luck.

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@@jgeldmacher So sorry for your loss.

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I had a great recovery so far. Healing nicely. Getting my Vitamins and minerals in, fluids, and Protein in every day. Walking a few miles every day. No pain at all. Here comes the bad news. Two days after surgery, my mother passed away. So I have to travel now for the funeral and stay on top of everything while traveling. Wish me luck.

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So sorry to hear about your mother. Best of luck keeping up with your fluids and meeting goals. It will be a challenge but you can do it.

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@@jgeldmacher, I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and listen to your body. I hope you have a strong support system to help you through this. Sending love and light to you and your family.

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Sending prayers your way

Anyone from 3/28 have a BM yet? I've been on stool softeners, walking, drinking, passing gas but nothing yet.

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I had procedure on 3/30 and have had 3 bowel movements each one has been diarrhea

Is anyone stomach twitching? like to where you can visually see it move

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That is normal