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susansusan    0

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I'm doing okay. Much better. Feeling a tiny slight headache. Slept for 12 hours which I think is enough.

Trying to think of how to shower without wetting my incisions.

Gina, i had a sleeve surgery and I don't know about post op care. My family have no clue at all that I had surgery but my best friend back in the Uk knows and I'll be informing my GP in the UK and tell her that I had surgery. I'll check today if they sell compression stockings here at the pharmacy and buy them.

Too be honest, the thing that frightens me other than being alone here is my dissertation which needs to be submitted in almost a month! I think I'm the only person in the world who would go out of their mind to have surgery before a short period of their deadline...

I'll tell you something but don't laugh lool. Yesterday I had more than one dream (nightmare to be specific) that I was eating so much food hahahaha! In the first dream aka nightmare I ate the whole dinner table and finished by eating more than a croissant! At one point, I could barely breath! I felt like chocking so I woke up frightened and actually believing than I'm eating in reality lol! Strange...

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Lol you got me laughing out so loud. Glad you feel better. My surgery is in a month also at kcm your experience kind of makes me nervous and rethinking another clinic. Please can you tell me who was your surgeon?

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Lulu_lulu    32

Lulu_lulu
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Susansuan

I think his name is Dr Kowalski? Something like that. He's the only one working there. You can find YouTube videos of him; type "KMC Poland".

And I really don't know what to say : )

For me, myself, I think it would have been way better if I had someone with me but that's just me. I don't know about you.

I think you just have to well prepared and strong.

I think for me mainly it was a matter of being emotionally strong. There was another guy with me with his father in law and he was feeling good after surgery unlike me. And he came to my room and encouraged me to get up, drink Water, and walk and feel better. So yeah, I guess mentally and emotionally I needed someone with me so that's why I was mostly scared.

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perforce    243

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The tiredness usually goes away once you start mushy/solid food because your body has more to work with. If you can, focus on getting in Water and Protein Drinks, juice (even diluted) is just simple sugars, your body needs Protein. I order my Protein Powder from the Protein works (online, I use their diet whey isolate 97). Even at 6 months I have one in the morning. If you don't love the flavours (though tpw has some if the best tasting imho) you can do what I do and make a kind if iced coffee in the morning? I mix a spoon of decaff coffee with a sachet of Cadbury's options (takes the edge off the coffee taste and only has about 5g of carbs), mix with 100ml hot Water and stir to dissolve. Add 200ml alpro soy milk (lower carb than regular milk and the coffee covers the taste), then the mixture won't be hot so you can add the protein powder with it curdling. Add ice and enjoy. I have several sugar free coffee syrups that I add as the mood takes me, I'm loving the sugar free gingerbread Syrup at the moment.

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GinaCampbell    434

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Are your stats correct Gina, have you really lost 76lbs since May? That's some going, I''m jealous.

Yes, maybe more now but that's because I can only get in 300 to 500 calories a day.

I don't think it's a healthy way to lose weight.

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Lulu_lulu    32

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I had Soup today and some juice early in the morning.

Everything is okay except for my back. I don't know is it because of the surgery or my period. It's not painful, just feels uncomfortable to sit on a chair or anything else. I only feel better when I lay down.

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Lulu_lulu    32

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I was freaking out yesterday and couldn't breathe along with my back pain so I called the emergency and they took me to hospital and the doctor was shocked that I hadn't had any bowel movements for more than 10 days! I told her that's because I'm on a liquid diet and she was like I have to.

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RosieCheeks    105

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Hope you're ok Lulu.

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GinaCampbell    434

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I feel very tired very very tired. I just want this tiredness and fatigue to go away.

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You just had major abdominal surgery. You have just had a large section of your stomach cut away. Your body is trying to heal.

Curl up and rest, sleep and sip Water all day.

Think about how many calories you are actually taking in. Your body is confused and exhausted.

Just rest.

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KristenLe    5,980

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I feel very tired very very tired. I just want this tiredness and fatigue to go away.

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Are you getting Protein and Vitamins? How much Water are you drinking? It's normal to be exhausted but be sure you are getting protein, fluids and vitamins! Walk and move around as much as possible to prevent blood clots, stimulate healing and get rid of pain (and help you poop). Stay strong!!!

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Lulu_lulu    32

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Hi all

I've been doing okay. My only issue is my very low energy levels especially at day but strangely feel better at night!

Anyways, I have a question: why is the moment I drink Water, it's the same moment I rush to the bathroom? I've been drinking a lot of water so going to the bathroom a lot which is a good thing but why is at the same moment that I drink I rush straight to the bathroom? Anyone had this?

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JJCool    104

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Hey Lulu, glad to hear you're doing ok.

I'm not sure about the rushing to the loo thing, but I know that for the first few days whenever I drank a Protein or milk based drink (even tea!) it went straight through me (diarrhoea). It only lasted a few days through and I'm fine now - hope it's just a temporary thing with you too.

I also had very low energy levels which I put down to low calorie intake. It improved as I was able to move through the food stages and now I'm fine at 6 weeks out. I would suggest you take it as your body just wanting to rest and recover from the surgery so it's ok to have a few days pegged out on the sofa watching the olympics guilt-free :)

Jo x

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • 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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        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!

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