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Lily461

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Lily461    33

Lily461
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My surgery was last Monday, June 6. I had to spend a couple of extra days in the hospital as I had a small complication: my esophagus swelled up. I was having dry heaves, unable to get any liquid down, or any gas out. It was very painful. A swallow study revealed the problem and it was quickly treated with steroids. So I was able to go home on Thursday.

I am getting adjusted to my "new normal." Staying focused on Protein and staying hydrated. I'm using the Baritastic app on my iPhone to help me track Protein and liquid intake, as well as reminders to take supplements. My surgeon wants me to take Protonix for about 6 months, to keep stomach acid down. I've needed little pain medicine. I got a prescription for liquid hydrocodone, but that stuff gives me insomnia, so I quit taking it. I'm actually feeling okay without taking any paid med right now. I'm sore, but it's not unmanageable.

Between the two week pre-op diet and my post-surgery losses, I am down almost 30 pounds since May 22. That's very encouraging! My knees are already feeling MUCH better, and my BP has dropped 20 points. I am also seeing a reduction in stress incontinence already, which is wonderful. I have a long way to go, but I am greatly encouraged!

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jane13    2,256

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you are on the way to your new normal :)

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lolarose13    147

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Hi Lily! We are surgery twins! I was sleeved the same day and I'm feeling better every day. Super excited about your progress! Yay yay!

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Lily461    33

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Hi lolarose! Hope you are doing well today! One week behind us! I feel pretty good, just a bit sore.

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Hiraeth    515

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Great to hear! I'm glad you're doing ok. May I ask... Do you feel any arm pain? I had my gallbladder removed and the carbon dioxide got trapped and gave me horrendous arm pain. It was unbearable. Do they pump CO2 into your abdomen to perform this surgery? Lortabs give me insomnia, too. :unsure:

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KristenLe    5,980

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Great to hear! I'm glad you're doing ok. May I ask... Do you feel any arm pain? I had my gallbladder removed and the carbon dioxide got trapped and gave me horrendous arm pain. It was unbearable. Do they pump CO2 into your abdomen to perform this surgery? Lortabs give me insomnia, too. :unsure:

It is a similar surgery with using gas to expand abdomen during surgery. Walk as soon as you can to get rid of the gas.

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Hiraeth    515

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Great to hear! I'm glad you're doing ok. May I ask... Do you feel any arm pain? I had my gallbladder removed and the carbon dioxide got trapped and gave me horrendous arm pain. It was unbearable. Do they pump CO2 into your abdomen to perform this surgery? Lortabs give me insomnia, too. :unsure:

It is a similar surgery with using gas to expand abdomen during surgery. Walk as soon as you can to get rid of the gas.

Darn it! When I had my gallbladder removal surgery, the gas in my arm was the only thing that hurt when I woke up. It hurt SO MUCH (on a scale of 1-10, the pain was a 9). I'm usually able to tolerate pain, but that was awful. It felt like my arm was slowly breaking away from my body. I walked as much as I could. Then when 2 AM rolled around, I tried laying down to sleep, but I couldn't. I couldn't even recline because the pain was triggered by any kind of laying down. I had to literally sit up at a 90° angle while I slept. I was dozing in and out of sleep for about 2 days. By the 3rd day, I was finally able to recline, but still not able to lay down flat. I usually do well after surgeries, but that was something else.

Though, to get this weight off, I'm willing to go through that again. I want to lose weight more than anything.

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KristenLe    5,980

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Great to hear! I'm glad you're doing ok. May I ask... Do you feel any arm pain? I had my gallbladder removed and the carbon dioxide got trapped and gave me horrendous arm pain. It was unbearable. Do they pump CO2 into your abdomen to perform this surgery? Lortabs give me insomnia, too. :unsure:

It is a similar surgery with using gas to expand abdomen during surgery. Walk as soon as you can to get rid of the gas.
Darn it! When I had my gallbladder removal surgery, the gas in my arm was the only thing that hurt when I woke up. It hurt SO MUCH (on a scale of 1-10, the pain was a 9). I'm usually able to tolerate pain, but that was awful. It felt like my arm was slowly breaking away from my body. I walked as much as I could. Then when 2 AM rolled around, I tried laying down to sleep, but I couldn't. I couldn't even recline because the pain was triggered by any kind of laying down. I had to literally sit up at a 90° angle while I slept. I was dozing in and out of sleep for about 2 days. By the 3rd day, I was finally able to recline, but still not able to lay down flat. I usually do well after surgeries, but that was something else.

Though, to get this weight off, I'm willing to go through that again. I want to lose weight more than anything.

I haven't had WLS yet but I'm told not as painful as Gallbladder surgery. You'll get through it! Stay strong!

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Hiraeth    515

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Great to hear! I'm glad you're doing ok. May I ask... Do you feel any arm pain? I had my gallbladder removed and the carbon dioxide got trapped and gave me horrendous arm pain. It was unbearable. Do they pump CO2 into your abdomen to perform this surgery? Lortabs give me insomnia, too. :unsure:

It is a similar surgery with using gas to expand abdomen during surgery. Walk as soon as you can to get rid of the gas.
Darn it! When I had my gallbladder removal surgery, the gas in my arm was the only thing that hurt when I woke up. It hurt SO MUCH (on a scale of 1-10, the pain was a 9). I'm usually able to tolerate pain, but that was awful. It felt like my arm was slowly breaking away from my body. I walked as much as I could. Then when 2 AM rolled around, I tried laying down to sleep, but I couldn't. I couldn't even recline because the pain was triggered by any kind of laying down. I had to literally sit up at a 90° angle while I slept. I was dozing in and out of sleep for about 2 days. By the 3rd day, I was finally able to recline, but still not able to lay down flat. I usually do well after surgeries, but that was something else.

Though, to get this weight off, I'm willing to go through that again. I want to lose weight more than anything.

I haven't had WLS yet but I'm told not as painful as Gallbladder surgery. You'll get through it! Stay strong!

Thank goodness! :D

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