How soon before we start feeling normal ? How soon before I wont be sore and be ok to take this journey by the horns ?

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people tend to be doing pretty well and cleared for normal activity at around 4 weeks, but that is a general idea.

you may feel great sooner, or a little later.

I hope it goes by fast my kids need me

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I seem to recall from another thread that you are about 3 days out?

It is different for everybody, but you should turn a corner within the next couple of days. Then, it seems like it get a tiny bit better each day. You may hit a phase where you are exhausted, but for me that lasted less than a week.

Hitting your Protein and Water goals will help you heal faster. Hang in there!

I am day 2 post-op and if it wasn't for the largest incision I would feel fine. I am walking, getting in my fluids, taking my pain medication and sleeping. Yesterday was awful, today was better and hopefully tomorrow will be even better. I have to believe that or it would be depressing. I hope you are able to get to 100% so you can be all you want to be for your kids. Imagine how awesome life will be once we are feeling great again. Keep the faith, this too shall pass.

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I was feeling pretty normal around 10 days post op.

Looking forward to it because right now I just want to cry

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Thank you your comments mean so much to me

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I think it depends on the person.

I have had a few problems for two months. I have heard from many they felt great right from the start and others say it takes a good 6 months to start feeling your new normal and being used to it. Each day is a new journey. Good luck to you.

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Doing ok at 2 weeks out - definitely went back to work too soon.

@ rolosmom7 how soon did you go back to work and what did you experience ?

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Even with a minor post op complication, at ten days out today, I feel pretty good. I haven't required any pain meds since Wednesday. The sip sip sip is getting less annoying and becoming more enjoyable, as well as closer to reaching my daily goals. Like everyone says, we are all different, but the more positive you remain in your recovery, the better the outcome should be . You got this!

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@ rolosmom7 how soon did you go back to work and what did you experience ?

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Went back day 13 to work half days. That was Tues and Wed. Thursday I worked from home and today I was able to hang until 2. I have a desk job, but in a very large building (a mile long). Walking to and from meetings when one ends at 10 and another starts at 10 was rough as it's a good hustle.

I have endometriosis as well, since the surgery it's been horrid. I came home and took some serious naps.

Is anyone using GNC whey protien? That is what I bought so hope oo

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5 days out and still not 100% but better each day.

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Looking forward to it because right now I just want to cry

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Thank you your comments mean so much to me

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Try to hang in there we are all in the same boat just keep in mind you did this for a reason one day and it's a short period of pain but it is going to be a lifetime to enjoy

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Is anyone using GNC whey protien? That is what I bought so hope oo

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I have been drinking the GNC 100% whey Protein for about a year before I even considered surgery and I really like the chocolate one I put milk a banana ice and one scoop in my Neutra bullet until it is A whippy consistency and I really enjoy it

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