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kjmorris    2

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Fourth day post op. I felt pretty good in the hospital. Was able to get up and walk around easily. Nurses said I was doing better than most. But now that I've been home a couple days I'm feeling much worse. Yesterday I was able to get almost all of one shake down and about 30 oz of Water. But that amount made my stomach feel like it's going to explode. Now this morning I can't imagine having to drink a shake.

Pain has been pretty severe. Not bad if I'm laying down and still but to get up and move around is a real chore. How long does this typically last? Week? Two? Just trying to get mentally prepared.

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Sophie74656    1,572

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that sounds like a lot of Fluid for being immediatelyl post op. Don't worry about meeting your goals just yet, just get in what you can for now

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jersey0601    99

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I am 4 days and have gotten in 40-60 Protein and 40-60 Water .... Diagnose me ( wink). Am I doing too much ? It takes an hour to get the Protein shake down

@@kjmorris - the more I get up and walk the better I feel ... It is the opposite you would think , but the walking is working

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Christinamo7    4,042

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plans vary like crazy, don't they @@moniquea ? even within a plan the orders vary depending on each patient's needs if the program is very good.

where I had surgery it was Clear liquids in the hospital and then full liquids the two weeks, then soft foods till a month then all foods if you're healed. no puree stage at all.

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KristenLe    5,980

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I am 4 days and have gotten in 40-60 Protein and 40-60 Water .... Diagnose me ( wink). Am I doing too much ? It takes an hour to get the Protein shake down

@@kjmorris - the more I get up and walk the better I feel ... It is the opposite you would think , but the walking is working

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No...not too much! Drink as much and as often as you can.

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Tanda    5

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I am 4 days post op on Clear Liquids today is the first day I am going to reach my Fluid and Protein goal thx to Isopure lol but my stomach feels so bloated and full and of corse it is still really sore and swollen I really want to and feel like I need to have a bm don't know how though I have had no food in 6 days I am considering taking my magnesium citrate When did anyone else start their Constipation meds?

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gary5862    208

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I'm 5 days post op and was instructed to take milk of magnesia as long as I'm on pain meds. I've had several bathroom visits already.

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Tanda    5

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Good to know thank you

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165B445    188

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By day 3 after taking PPI starting working, I was able to think again, by day 6 my sense of reason came back... cuz day 4 I was wondering wt/heck did I do??? Slow and steady wins the race... pls don't rush the 1st 3 weeks... your body is taking control right now... just follow your plan closely... sounds like your doing good...

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BBweightlossjourney    49

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Fourth day post op. I felt pretty good in the hospital. Was able to get up and walk around easily. Nurses said I was doing better than most. But now that I've been home a couple days I'm feeling much worse. Yesterday I was able to get almost all of one shake down and about 30 oz of Water. But that amount made my stomach feel like it's going to explode. Now this morning I can't imagine having to drink a shake.

Pain has been pretty severe. Not bad if I'm laying down and still but to get up and move around is a real chore. How long does this typically last? Week? Two? Just trying to get mentally prepared.

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@@kjmorris

I'm so sorry your in pain. I was in pain on day 3-5 while at home. Mostly due to the gas and not using my Breathing thingy .. When I forced myself to walk outside I got relief. And I used my pain meds as needed (after day 6) I no longer needed them.

I was also on Clear liquids the first week, no protien. The doctor didn't give me any goals the first week but to sip Water and walk and rest as much as possible.

This will past !! Day3-5 were rough for me and then it was pretty smooth sailing, I'm going to be 4 weeks post op Tmw.

All the best !

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tiers4me    23

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My post up says work up to 64 oz INCLUDING Protein shakes. Definitely check with your Dr. You might be pushing too much too soon.

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CelesteMarie    129

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I remember questioning my decision to have it done right after and for a few days. I'm a month out and I know it was the right thing. The first week was the hardest for me. You'll feel better soon!

Good things come to good people.

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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.
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      1. LeighaTR

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