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Soooo I just checked my belly button incision and idk if it's infected or not it was itching and I didn't scratch but I took a picture and it looks gross... idk what to do if it's infected or if this is normal. Sorry if this picture is gross but I didn't know if someone would know before I panic

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Itching isn't necessarily a bad sign. Itching can mean healing. I don't think the healing wound looks that bad, but if you are worried, go get it checked. Photos don't always do justice for reality. I would worry if the wound were swollen and red and hot to the touch. Considering it is your naval, have a doctor check it out just to be on the safe side. Good luck!

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I got sleeved on Tuesday and whooooo boy. No major complications just major nausea all the f**king time (pain too argh)! it's hard to get in fluids because of that but I'm trying!

I'm glad to see a lot of you are doing well!

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I was wondering about you Night! I was sleeved the same day as you. I'm happy to hear you don't have any major complications!!! I had nausea the first day but luckily I have been fine with the exception of the lack of BMs!!!!! LOL Thanks for checking in. I'm glad to know things went well. Let's keep in touch!

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This is to nursemichelle 7 you can have Protein shakes in your first stage if you don't you will feel really weak I had all of that I am on my second stage and I'm gradually getting my stomach up to 4 ounces as instructed it's taking a lot to do but I'm getting there but by all means get your Protein in before all things...

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My belly button looks a lot better! Thank you for calming down my panic!

What is stage two for everyone and when do you go? My stage too are things like grits apple sauce and I have to wait two weeks but I see so many ppl on it prior to two weeks post op

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I see my doctor Thursday. That will be day 10 for me and I expect him to clear me for pureed foods only. I do that for a while before graduating to "soft". What's driving me nuts is that I'm 8 days out and still 5 pounds above my pre-Op. Normal, I know. And, I'm obsessing. Its just frustrating.

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I just think the stages and the time frame my Dr/ dietician have me on is going to leave me with digestion issues later. I don't have a follow up until Jan 13 and I was sleeved 12/20 almost a month and by that point I'm only expected to be still on the grits applesauce type foods

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I had my surgery on Dec 21st. Outpatient so home the same day. The first night was HORRIBLE because of the gas pains. I was really good about sleeping for 2 hours and getting up to walk. After that first night, all the pain or should I call it discomfort compared to night 1 has been tolerable.

I am drinking my Protein shakes and broth. Getting in 60 grams of Protein a day and my 60 ozs of Water.

So excited for my journey and happy to have found people that are st the same stage as I am.

I do feel hungry, could be mental, but Water or Protein seems to satisfy for now.

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Dang, my stage two only adds pudding, yogurt and shakes. Can't wait to chew something...

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I see my doctor Thursday. That will be day 10 for me and I expect him to clear me for pureed foods only. I do that for a while before graduating to "soft". What's driving me nuts is that I'm 8 days out and still 5 pounds above my pre-Op. Normal, I know. And, I'm obsessing. Its just frustrating.

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I don't even have a scale in the house...

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Hi guys!!! Did anyone have surgery on 12/23... That was my day, so I'm 4 days out, I've noticed I'm starting to GET HUNGRY, but it's hard for me to drink because it hurts, the pain is mostly gone, only when I use stomach muscles

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My surgery is scheduled for the 27th. I am going on the liquid pre-surgery diet this Saturday. Only four days away now! So nervous and excited to get this done. Keep taking good care of yourselves.

How'd it go. I also had my VSG yesterday and I feel a lot better than anticipated

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I can't lie - the first night was just awful. I vomited seven times! The pain was unbearable at times but it only lasted twenty hours. Now I am doing very well and drinking plenty of Gatorade and broth and cool fresh Water. I even get to enjoy a popsical here and there. I am happy I got this surgery, and Doctor Covarrubias was a terrific, professional, gentle doctor.

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