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Renkoss    420

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Don't be in too much of a rush. Typically most people feel better around Day 5 after surgery. I remember Day 4 was probably the most difficult for me after surgery. Day 5 seemed things turned around. Just make sure you are getting your rest, your fluids, and walking. You seem to be doing a great job of walking. Be sure to get in your fluids (sip; if you try to take a big gulp you'll find out why you shouldn't do that). Keep in mind that your body just went through trauma, and it will take a few weeks before the fatigue eases up. I'm 5 weeks out and I still get a bit fatigued, but for the most part feeling pretty good.

You will be home before you know it.

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UsernameTaken    283

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@@Renkoss,

Looks like things are looking up... I should be going home tomorrow unless I get fever again. Finally passed gas and it's making me feel so much better!

That's for all of the support!

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Renkoss    420

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Told you it would make you feel so much better!!!! As far as all the support, that's what we are here for right? Glad things are looking up!

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How are you doing?

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Doing better today, vitals are normal, blood work is good, still have to take pain meds every 4 hours and still feel sore when getting up and sitting down, but I feel like I'm making progress. Going home today: maybe in few hours. The whole passing gas thing really helped a lot, seems things have turned around since that happened last night.

No appetite, which is amazing. The really challenge will be when u get home and start on full liquids and keeping hydrated (still have fluids IV in right now), but I feel like everyday will keep getting better :)

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I am home now:) working on my Water intake and starting full liquids tomorrow... Will see how it will be sleeping in my own bed tonight...

I forgot to ask my nurse but were you allowed to use heating pad on the belly? I use it for gas shoulder pain thought it might help with getting some gas out in addition to walking

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Day 4 post op:

Had a hard time sleeping in my bed last night, getting in and out of bed because there are no handles to grab on to, so I ended up sleeping on a chair for a bit then that got uncomfortable and I went back to bed, had bunch of pillows and a blanket propped up in half sitting position and that seem to help.

Working on my liquids, can't drink colds so sticking to warm Decaf teas. It's amazing how much my taste buds are intensified after surgery, things are too sweet and too salty now so diluting it with Water and broth works.

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Renkoss    420

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The first night home for me after surgery was different as well. I did the same thing in bed with pillows and blankets. I remember waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and I was absolutely freezing; shivering, teeth chattering, the whole shabang! I had to go get another blanket to put on me and then I was fine. That NEVER has happened to me before then! I've always been too hot and sweating. Since then I'm much cooler than I used to be, and I actually get cold now! That was one of the things I was hoping for after surgery!

I am a stomach sleeper, so the first week in my own bed was a little difficult, but I managed with body pillows and blankets. It gets better as you heal.

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Hi guys my surgery is on Thursday may 19th. A day out. However my birthday is on the 23, sort of a 20th birthday present. I'm ready to get my body in shape the way it should and try to control my PCOS. I'm getting really nervous,

Any support would be much appreciated and returned ❤️

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Hi, I'm starting my 1 week liquid diet tomorrow. I'm really getting nervous!! I'm having the gastric bypass. I hope I'm not a nervous wreck all week!!

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Good luck on the liquid diet, stick to it to the T it's there for a reason! And it does help with getting you on the road for correct eating after surgery. On my liquid diet I concentrated on having the amount of Protein I needed to take in after surgery very low carb and low fat. I had one meal to be an egg drop Soup and that was my highlight of the day, pretty much boil broth and add beaten egg to it and will for a minute. Something about that was very comforting. I had LGB as well, now that I look back at it, I was very nervous of surgery, but that was the easy part for me and the day after the surgery. Recovery for me is the hard part, now that I am home, I am glad I have a supportive husband who helps me a lot with getting up and down or help me change and walk the dogs since I can't pull or push anything heavy or loft anything heavier than gallon of Water.

It seems for some recovery is easier, maybe cuz I had 3 surgeries in one so its more difficult, but yeah... Still working on passing that gas... Sure feel better after I do but it's a task right now.

You will be fine.. Will you have someone to help you when you are home?

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Hi guys my surgery is on Thursday may 19th. A day out. However my birthday is on the 23, sort of a 20th birthday present. I'm ready to get my body in shape the way it should and try to control my PCOS. I'm getting really nervous,

Any support would be much appreciated and returned ❤️

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Hi @@taylorgonzaless,

Happy early birthday and congratulations on upcoming surgery. I will be a week post op on Friday and it's definitely been an adjusting process, concentrating on the things on I need to do to heal right now the rest will fall into place. Glad you made your way on this forum, it has been tremendous help for me to post my experiences or concerns and to read others inputs, so don't be shy and ask any questions you have!

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    • Alisa_S

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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
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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