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Going out shopping

How long did you guys wait before going out shopping for house hold items or anything? I think I have over did it and now I'm paying for it. My whole body has aches and pains and this is the most pains I have had since surgery. I had surgery 1/4/17.

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    I was out for 4 hours walking at the stores and I didn't carry much. But yes I over did it but finally laying in bed feeling better. Now I know not to do that. Just have to rest and rest now. Thanks.

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To answer your question, I don't recall.

There's no reason not to go out if you want, but take it easy. You didn't say how long you were out, how much walking you did and how fast or how heavy your packages were. Slow down and, when you start to feel uncomfortable or tired, head home or sit down to regroup and then go home. Pay attention to how you feel. Also limit the weight you lift or carry. The usual doctor's advice is five lbs (or is it 10?)

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I over did it the same way at day 7. Within 24 hours I was in er because I somehow dehydrated and got dizzy.

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You will find you need to rest a lot the next couple of weeks! Listen to your body and rest and before you know it you will wake up one day feeling so good. I did not believe it as I felt so tired all the time and this week I woke up with energy and ready to go....the fog had lifted! I was sleeved on Dec 9th 2016. I ordered all my groceries and household items from Amazon Prime and had them delivered in 2 hours!

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Surgery Wed, home thursday, went to get my nails done and some other stuff on that Friday.

I don't trust my body enough to 'listen to it'. My body kept telling me to lift weights and run on the treadmill at 2 weeks out.. i succumbed to the latter and had just a bit of discomfort..

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I did it at day 5 and it was a huge mistake. I rapidly got worse and took forever to feel better. I really think I would have been further along if I hadn't. The walks outside, however, were great!

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I had RNY on 12/21. Came home 12/22. Went Christmas shopping 12/24. I think it depends on how you are feeling and when you are ready.

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About a week, here.

Was getting stir crazy.

I went two days after surgery to but clearance Christmas stuff at Target! I was tired after, but otherwise okay! Just don't lift.

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