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Better late than never. Surgery March 29. Freaking out emotionally. Please advise.

Worried about: pain, hydration status, and weakness. I've heard about hydration and weakness from a few people, with them stating it was severe. Only one person said there was pain.

I'm having gastric bypass surgery. I'm very confident with surgeon, just need more info about peoples' post-op experiences. thanks!

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Better late than never. Surgery March 29. Freaking out emotionally. Please advise.
Worried about: pain, hydration status, and weakness. I've heard about hydration and weakness from a few people, with them stating it was severe. Only one person said there was pain.
I'm having gastric bypass surgery. I'm very confident with surgeon, just need more info about peoples' post-op experiences. thanks!

Hi virginiaRN, it seems as though there are lots of different experiences with those three areas but my two cents from my experience is my weakness improved dramatically the more I walked. I felt exhausted and mentally foggy right after getting to my room from recovery but I forced myself to walk before I got into bed and it helped so much. One lap and the sedation fog was lifting and I felt less exhausted. It's very counter intuitive but the walking works for pain, bloating and weakness. When you are not sleeping or sipping, walk.

Staying hydrated is a big chore and it's just about keeping a cup of liquid with you at all times. I was forced to drink 80 grams Isopure Protein and a pitcher of Water in 24 hours and it was a challenge. Once home I haven't gotten the 64 ounces the past two days but it's getting easier to drink each passing day. Do your best and try not to worry. Wishing you the best on surgery day.


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Thank you! Those are good tips! ;)

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Hey Everyone!

I had my surgery On Thursday 03/23/2017 ( My half Birthday )

i'm 4 days out and feeling pretty good. I started a Video Blog thing to share my journey on You tube. My page is Tea Rose and its called Gastric Bypass post op 4 days out. Please feel free to stop by and share your story too!

Hope all my other March Surgery buddies are doing well

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18 minutes ago, Tarno3 said:

Hey Everyone!

I had my surgery On Thursday 03/23/2017 ( My half Birthday )

i'm 4 days out and feeling pretty good. I started a Video Blog thing to share my journey on You tube. My page is Tea Rose and its called Gastric Bypass post op 4 days out. Please feel free to stop by and share your story too!

Hope all my other March Surgery buddies are doing well

Is your birthday 9/23?

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Just now, virginiaRN said:

Is your birthday 9/23?

It is :) Are you a birthday twin?

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Just now, Tarno3 said:

It is :) Are you a birthday twin?

Almost. 10/23. :) I think I'm on your youtube page, Tea Rose. But don't see video. I really want to watch it! :)

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5 minutes ago, virginiaRN said:

Almost. 10/23. :) I think I'm on your youtube page, Tea Rose. But don't see video. I really want to watch it! :)

You share a birthday with two family members of mine!

I'm still trying to figure this You Tube thing out, her e is a link to it. I'd like to keep updating, reviewing products etc

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You share a birthday with two family members of mine!
I'm still trying to figure this You Tube thing out, her e is a link to it. I'd like to keep updating, reviewing products etc


It shows video unavailable with that link.


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How is everyone doing?


Seminar 12/27/16: wt 304
Surgery 3/23: wt 287
8 weeks post op 249

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Haven't been on in a while but I am doing well! I hot my first goal this morning and I am finally under 300lbs. I am so happy I made the decision to do the surgery. It is hard work and the struggle is real at times but it is sloop worth it!

How are you?

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Haven't been on in a while but I am doing well! I hot my first goal this morning and I am finally under 300lbs. I am so happy I made the decision to do the surgery. It is hard work and the struggle is real at times but it is sloop worth it!
How are you?

What was your surgery weight? That is awesome!!!!!

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23 minutes ago, hectorlopez323 said:


What was your surgery weight? That is awesome!!!!!

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My starting weight was 394 and my surgery weight was 341

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It's been almost a year...How is everyone doing?

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I'm having my surgery in March. All I have left is the therapist visit, dietician visit, EKG, and UGI!!!! I'm so excited and I can't wait!!!!

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