When does this get better

[rdharri 46]

I have been reading here for quite a while now. I try to focus on all of the positive post but can't help but think about some of the not quite so positive. I'm planning to return to work in 2 weeks or less. I guess I'm nornal....excited but scared.

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[ProudGrammy 8,322]

still in quite a bit of pain

@@Yaya B

you are down 8 lbs in 9 days??

ummmmm, yeah, i'd say that's wonderful

feel better sooner than later

good luck

kathy

[Pescador 1,374]

I have been reading here for quite a while now. I try to focus on all of the positive post but can't help but think about some of the not quite so positive. I'm planning to return to work in 2 weeks or less. I guess I'm nornal....excited but scared.

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Every day will be better than before! In one year you will be loving your life 100 times more!

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

@@busybeebug,

Congratulations on your surgery, although I know you don’t feel like celebrating right now!

The first few days are the worst, and it may not get better for a week or two or even more. It’s hard, but try to hang in there! Keep your eyes on the prize – a healthy recovery and good and lasting weight loss. During this difficult time, take it a day (or hour) at a time. Focus on taking care of yourself, such as getting in your fluids. It will get better soon!

@@gemigirl, Congratulations on your surgery! It sounds like you’re doing a great job managing the pain with walking. It’s also great that you are hitting your Fluid goals. I would even suggest upping that goal of 36 ounces to 64 ounces. The last thing you want is to end up dehydrated.

Congrats to all recent surgery patients! Good luck as you move forward!

[AndeeG 14]

About s week you should turn a corner. Walk. Get your fluids. Take your Vitamins. Hang in there it gets better

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[nevertoolate13 28]

Wondered how long it was from your surgery date before you. I am on day 6! Drinking Protein and liquids. Took milk of magnesia today..

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[epiphany2011 16]

I feel and look like death warmed over. Had surgery Monday with also repaired a hiatal hernia which I did know I had. I just want to cry. But that hurts I know it's only temporary but when did you feel betterish.

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It's been almost 5 weeks for me and I'm just starting to feel better. The first three weeks are HE'LL.

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[godblessedchild 30]

Hi everyone I'm on day 5, up and walking good very sore especially when trying to get out of bed or a chair, how long it take before all the surgical tapes fall off

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[godblessedchild 30]

What can I do for gas, every time I sip my broth it gives me gas. I have tried every flavor also

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[katie09/21/2016 137]

I am loving this thread! I was sleeved on 09/21 and I can relate to just about everything everyone is saying here!! Except for you lucky people who didn't get the pain or nausea...I wish that was me

I felt like I was really prepared for everything going into surgery - a proper know it all! I was even reading some of the posts of people in this thread last week before my surgery thinking: "how on earth could they feel regret and misery? Surgery will be wonderful!" ....haha well, I learnt the hard way that it's not always smooth sailing!

I still believe knowledge is power going into surgery, but it can be much harder initially to deal with....I'm still in the "initially" phase (getting better).

I haven't even attempted Vitamins yet, just grateful to get fluids down!! So grateful for the support of the forums

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[rolosmom7 740]

I am loving this thread! I was sleeved on 09/21 and I can relate to just about everything everyone is saying here!! Except for you lucky people who didn't get the pain or nausea...I wish that was me

I felt like I was really prepared for everything going into surgery - a proper know it all! I was even reading some of the posts of people in this thread last week before my surgery thinking: "how on earth could they feel regret and misery? Surgery will be wonderful!" ....haha well, I learnt the hard way that it's not always smooth sailing!

I still believe knowledge is power going into surgery, but it can be much harder initially to deal with....I'm still in the "initially" phase (getting better).

I haven't even attempted Vitamins yet, just grateful to get fluids down!! So grateful for the support of the forums

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I'm day 11 out - I think I've maybe turned the corner? I still am struggling with Fluid and Protein but I don't feel like a big pile of dog sh*t. Just a small one

[kimini 175]

I was 5 weeks out last Friday, and I can tell you that it does get better. You'll see a tiny bit of improvement every day. Just hang in there!

[northcountyr1 199]

I felt really tired for about the first 2 to 3 weeks. I'm 2 months post op and feel great now..and normal. Short story..we're truckers and we stopped at our company yard the other day and parked over where all the trucks park...well, I had to use the potty, the drivers lounge is a pretty good clip from the truck parking..lol..I got to the lounge and text my hubby..I'm here, can you believe it, I'm not even out of breathe anymore! So yeah it does get better, just rest when you need to and walk when you can. Good luck dear.

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[Pescador 1,374]

I felt really tired for about the first 2 to 3 weeks. I'm 2 months post op and feel great now..and normal. Short story..we're truckers and we stopped at our company yard the other day and parked over where all the trucks park...well, I had to use the potty, the drivers lounge is a pretty good clip from the truck parking..lol..I got to the lounge and text my hubby..I'm here, can you believe it, I'm not even out of breathe anymore! So yeah it does get better, just rest when you need to and walk when you can. Good luck dear.

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Has to be hard on the road, but you stock up and stay motivated! Best of luck!

[Dawn Chavez 3]

Day 2 I got to go home. I was still in pain but my doctor wanted me up walking. The more I walked the faster the pain went away.. don't cry it will make the pain worst trust me I cried for 3 days because I didn't know what else to do.. I pushed myself to do things I didn't want to do cause I was in pain but I knew if I didn't I would feel like that longer..

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