I started this journey back in March at 252 pounds and was given a goal weight of 238 pounds. I had my surgery yesterday after hitting my goal weight back in May and yesterday I weighed in at 235 pounds. Let me just say that the first twelve hours after surgery make you regret getting it, I was in so much pain I thought I was going to die!! But then I started walking and using my gasX strips and it helped so much! Today I'll be getting discharged and I'm afraid of getting dehydrated because at home I won't have my IV keeping me hydrated, so wish me luck!! Lol I got so sick after my surgery with vomiting and pain that I felt like I was having a heart attack or something... Gas is a killer let me tell you !! But today I get in and out of bed walk the halls and go to the restroom alone, I'm able to drink broth and Water still nothing sweet but I'm sure eventually I will.

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Welcome to "The Losers' Bench". Now, it's time to stop. Take a deep breath and rest for a moment.

Then:

GET YOUR ARS UP AND GET GOING DOWN THE PATH OF YOUR JOURNEY!!!

Make it a joyful one. It can be. Keep your head turned to the sun and enjoy every challenge.

Prayers going up for you, Friend.

Yay! I had my surgery on Monday. Still a little sore and finally started passing gas today! That's the best feeling ever I wish you a speedy recovery!

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I had mine may 16 weighing 246 and in the first week I was down 16lbs. It is hard for the Water but there is apps that you can get for reminders when to drink

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So it's a week and a day since my surgery. I'm feeling pretty good. Since This journey started back in March I'm down 30 pounds!! Tomorrow is my first post op appointment and I can't wait for my weigh in. I do have a difficult time getting in 32oz of liquid a day so not quite at 64oz where I'm supposed to be. But not feeling sick. I have however had some back pain in my flanks so my kidneys may not liking this. Pain isn't an issue yesterday I did take some medicine for pain in my back, but I'm actually doing pretty good without.

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What are the apps you can download for drinking Water?

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Waterlogged is a good app

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I started this journey back in March at 252 pounds and was given a goal weight of 238 pounds. I had my surgery yesterday after hitting my goal weight back in May and yesterday I weighed in at 235 pounds. Let me just say that the first twelve hours after surgery make you regret getting it, I was in so much pain I thought I was going to die!! But then I started walking and using my gasX strips and it helped so much! Today I'll be getting discharged and I'm afraid of getting dehydrated because at home I won't have my IV keeping me hydrated, so wish me luck!! Lol I got so sick after my surgery with vomiting and pain that I felt like I was having a heart attack or something... Gas is a killer let me tell you !! But today I get in and out of bed walk the halls and go to the restroom alone, I'm able to drink broth and Water still nothing sweet but I'm sure eventually I will. ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1465416450.183910.jpg

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I have to find those gas strips I had surgery the 13th and been so gassy and in pain since I went home yesterday so that gas strips work?

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Yes the gas strips work great

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So it's a week and a day since my surgery. I'm feeling pretty good. Since This journey started back in March I'm down 30 pounds!! Tomorrow is my first post op appointment and I can't wait for my weigh in. I do have a difficult time getting in 32oz of liquid a day so not quite at 64oz where I'm supposed to be. But not feeling sick. I have however had some back pain in my flanks so my kidneys may not liking this. Pain isn't an issue yesterday I did take some medicine for pain in my back, but I'm actually doing pretty good without.

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You need to increase fluids ASAP - pain in your kidneys is a sign of dehydration and can be serious. Try flavored Water, infused water, broth, sugar free popsicles, etc. It's so important to get at least 64ozs. If you're still having kidney pain - call you Dr. Good luck!