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Or at least pretty decent? I am scheduled for surgery on Monday. I'm scared about all the usual stuff but what I really want to know is, how long did it take for you to feel pretty good after surgery?

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I had my surgery on Monday 5/2 and today am feeling pretty "normal". No more pain and gas. Incisions are a little sore but extra strength Tylenol works for that.

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4 days for me too... 5/2 surgery

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The physical is the easiest obstacle. Just get as much support as you can and ask as many questions as possible. Your life is going to change and you can never be too prepared.

Good Luck!

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My surgery was last Wednesday. Wednesday through Friday were pretty painful most all the time. Saturday and Sunday were better but still hurt a bit. Monday and Tuesday, I started to just take Tylenol and by Tuesday afternoon, I wasn't taking anything. Now at 9 days post, I only really feel it if I bend over or stand up really fast, I have to remind myself to slow down!

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Sleeved 5/3 and no pain meds other than Tylenol on occasion since 5/4. I'm struggling with major headaches that have slammed me at 3 am the last two nights. They literally feel like I'm being clubbed at the crown with a sledge hammer. I'm drinking 60 oz (40 Water and 20 sfGatorade) and taking my meds as prescribed. Anyone else have this happen?

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Are you having any Protein? I've been having about 40 ounces of Powerade zero and about 300 calories or Protein daily and I've been feeling pretty good.

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Are you having any Protein? I've been having about 40 ounces of Powerade zero and about 300 calories or Protein daily and I've been feeling pretty good.

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Yesterday, I drank 11oz of Premiere Protein shake (30g of protein) but had none the day before. Today I'm going to attempt 60g of protein. Praying that helps!

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Sleeved 5/3 and no pain meds other than Tylenol on occasion since 5/4. I'm struggling with major headaches that have slammed me at 3 am the last two nights. They literally feel like I'm being clubbed at the crown with a sledge hammer. I'm drinking 60 oz (40 Water and 20 sfGatorade) and taking my meds as prescribed. Anyone else have this happen?

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It could be withdrawal from caffeine. Were you a coffee or soda drinker before surgery? I also had bad headaches the first couple of days. For me it was the Tylenol with codeine. So I stopped taking it and just took extra strength Tylenol. I wasn't in a lot of pain so that worked for me. It can also be dehydration but sounds like you're getting in your liquids. Hope this helps and you feel better. I had surgery on 5/2 and am feeling great!

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Sleeved 5/3 and no pain meds other than Tylenol on occasion since 5/4. I'm struggling with major headaches that have slammed me at 3 am the last two nights. They literally feel like I'm being clubbed at the crown with a sledge hammer. I'm drinking 60 oz (40 Water and 20 sfGatorade) and taking my meds as prescribed. Anyone else have this happen?

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It could be withdrawal from caffeine. Were you a coffee or soda drinker before surgery? I also had bad headaches the first couple of days. For me it was the Tylenol with codeine. So I stopped taking it and just took extra strength Tylenol. I wasn't in a lot of pain so that worked for me. It can also be dehydration but sounds like you're getting in your liquids. Hope this helps and you feel better. I had surgery on 5/2 and am feeling great!

I had weaned myself to 1 cup of coffee and 1 Diet Coke a day before surgery. I read on another post that it could be low BP or low sugar ... ? Otherwise I feel fine, so I hope it passes soon or I figure it out :) lol It's seriously the most physical pain I remember having since childbirth! :)

Thanks for all the support and advice!

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