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time4change2017    15

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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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WLSResources/ClothingExch    3,443

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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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elisa5150    212

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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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bleonhardt    46

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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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OutsideMatchInside    10,166

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

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Middus    491

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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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NoMoreFatFA    16

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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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HeidiSue2009    48

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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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Dub    9,922

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About a week, here.

Was getting stir crazy.

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hayleyf3706    150

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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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