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The 30th seems so far away, well done to all of you that have made it this far!! Counting down the days myself now. Anyone on the same day as me?

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Please keep us posted!!!
I am out..well been out all day but been asleep till 6pm. I feel great. Only used the pain meds twice although.they are giving.me some..the only thing i really feel is the gas.discomfort..but not pain..i have taken gasx twice from hospital and its moving it around to come out. Overall feel amazing considering what I just went through. We walked one long hallway.

SW 306.6 CW 283.6 GW 135

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Glad you are doing well, my surgery date is the 29 November

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I had mine done this morning. Definitely in more pain than I thought I would be in. This gas pain is no joke!

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As an abdominal surgery veteran, about 7-8, the trick to gas relief is a hug pillow or blanket. You lay it across the abdominal to provide support for sneezing, coughing, laughing. To relieve gas in bed, lay it across the abdomen and put your hands on top for support, press your heels into the mattress, lifting the buttocks up. Used to be you could not go home until you passed gas.

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Hey guys hope everyone is well. I’m three days post op it does get better as the days past by. Can’t wait to feel normal again. Gas pain are gone the only thing I feel is like acid on my chest and the feeling of throwing up. Tmmrw I start full liquids again hopefully it runs smooth.

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Just had my sleeve done Thursday Morning nov 8th. Everything went really well, no complications. I have been having roblrm with gas. But overall doing pretty good.

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Each day gets a bit better will say I was able to get 60 Fluid ounces in today and was shocked how hard it was... did two Protein Shakes so I got my 60 Protein in but each shake took about and hour and a half to get in but I was grateful I had purchased a wide mouth 10ounce hydro cell cup because it kept the shake cool the entire time... slow sips! Went for a few walks but then the weather turned and laps around the house were not the greatest but still helped! Only taking a pain pill at night which helps me to get comfortable! I was so excited to read how everyone is doing! I love how it really seems to be the gas struggle for us all! Anyone hungry? Just curious I am not at all like even a little I think it is early but I am just surprised before surgery I was hungry I just wanted a piece of chicken lol but now nothing...

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Each day gets a bit better will say I was able to get 60 Fluid ounces in today and was shocked how hard it was... did two Protein Shakes so I got my 60 Protein in but each shake took about and hour and a half to get in but I was grateful I had purchased a wide mouth 10ounce hydro cell cup because it kept the shake cool the entire time... slow sips! Went for a few walks but then the weather turned and laps around the house were not the greatest but still helped! Only taking a pain pill at night which helps me to get comfortable! I was so excited to read how everyone is doing! I love how it really seems to be the gas struggle for us all! Anyone hungry? Just curious I am not at all like even a little I think it is early but I am just surprised before surgery I was hungry I just wanted a piece of chicken lol but now nothing...
I started with hunger pains on day 6, hopefully they will stop soon. I do fill up often before I am done with each meal. I am still not quite to the 60 fl ounce mark yet, maybe tomorrow. I am able to get the 60 Protein in with Peanut Butter powder added to each shake, otherwise, I would be closer to 50. Everything tastes so sweet, YUCK

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That's great to hear I'm on day 4 of the liquid diet my surgery is Nov 13th I'm glad to hear your not hungry that's my struggle feeling like I want to eat all the time I've worked hard to get where I'm at and want to lose more and keep it off thank you for sharing this I needed to hear this right now

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I had my gastric sleeve November 5th. Having major back pain today. Anyone else experiencing this? I am finding it very hard to get my Protein in, I can only eat an ounce or so at a time. Look forward to connecting with others.

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