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14 minutes ago, GradyCat said:

Just had mine 12/11/18, 3 days ago, and spent two nights in hospital, got home yesterday. Today I'm feeling pretty good compared to the post-op day #1 with so much nausea. I'm having no trouble getting in my liquids and Protein Drinks, walking around, and using my spirometer. Looking forward to start seeing the numbers on the scale move downward

Best of luck. What determines the 2nd night in the hospital?

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I had my sleeve done on the 12th, and the procedure went by very quickly from what I was told. I stayed in the hospital for one night. Thank God for that because I was so, so sick - nauseous, vomiting blood, in major pain. The meds were not working for me (except for the pain meds). Zofran made me even sicker. It was not fun. I cried the entire night. I’m still trying to figure out how to drink/eat. It hurts to even take medicine and Vitamins right now.

I’m pushing through the exercise. If I feel lightheaded I just sit down for a bit and then get back to it.

I’m desperately hoping for a quick turnaround with this nausea so that I can get my fluids in. I’m trying to be kind and patient with myself but this recovery process is harder than expected.

Wishing everyone the best on this journey.

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4 hours ago, b_co said:

I had my sleeve done on the 12th, and the procedure went by very quickly from what I was told. I stayed in the hospital for one night. Thank God for that because I was so, so sick - nauseous, vomiting blood, in major pain. The meds were not working for me (except for the pain meds). Zofran made me even sicker. It was not fun. I cried the entire night. I’m still trying to figure out how to drink/eat. It hurts to even take medicine and Vitamins right now.

I’m pushing through the exercise. If I feel lightheaded I just sit down for a bit and then get back to it.

I’m desperately hoping for a quick turnaround with this nausea so that I can get my fluids in. I’m trying to be kind and patient with myself but this recovery process is harder than expected.

Wishing everyone the best on this journey.

Best of luck. Hang in there. It will be worth it in the end for sure.

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On 12/13/2018 at 1:27 PM, VSGDavid said:

Why are you crushing your meds? I went straight to pill form on post-op day 2. Did your surgeon tell you to? (mine said I could take pills just fine)

I've been taking my meds while since first day post op. It hasnt been bad.

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So week two post op and I’ve met with the doc and I’m finally cleared for soft food woooo. In addition got the boost of having lost approx 17kilos (36 pounds) in a month. Dropped a pants size and top size too which made me smile. Can’t believe how fast the weight is coming down, which makes me kinda nervous cause I’m expecting a stall this week. Seems like most people stall on week three.

I hope everyone else is recovering well so far and got my fingers crossed for everyone yet to go.

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8 minutes ago, irish_sleever said:

So week two post op and I’ve met with the doc and I’m finally cleared for soft food woooo. In addition got the boost of having lost approx 17kilos (36 pounds) in a month. Dropped a pants size and top size too which made me smile. Can’t believe how fast the weight is coming down, which makes me kinda nervous cause I’m expecting a stall this week. Seems like most people stall on week three.

I hope everyone else is recovering well so far and got my fingers crossed for everyone yet to go.

Best of luck on continued success

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b_co you said ur exercising already and u just had surgery 2 days ago?

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Head hunger is awful. I don’t think I’m hungry but wanna snack so bad. The mental part is rough

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On 12/13/2018 at 6:17 AM, SCPjourney said:

Hi Philly!
I have dallatd (unsure of spelling there) and an anti-inflammatory I will try to ask the name. They alternate them every 3-4 hours. I also receive 2 kinds of sublingual anti nausea because I very clearly communicated that I have zero desire to throw up, LOL! Feel free to ask me anything you wish. 😃👍

Thanks SCP. Hope your feeling better each day. Keep moving. How much Water are you getting in each day? Keep up the good work.

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On 12/14/2018 at 21:59, Phillysawdocfan said:





Thanks SCP. Hope your feeling better each day. Keep moving. How much Water are you getting in each day? Keep up the good work.


Thanks Philly! I’m home since yesterday! I do feel much better each day! I’m able to go upstairs without discomfort, which was unexpected and great! Water will be a BIG focus today. As I still had an IV most of the morning yesterday, I stayed hydrated no problem. Today I’m just planning on continuously drinking small sips. I hope all is well with you Philly and everything goes super smooth!!

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Wow! 4 days since surgery and I’ve lost 12.2 lbs I know eventually it will slow down but it feels stepping onto the scale and watching the numbers drop. Really helps fight through the pain.

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Yesterday was surgery. He fixed a hiatal hernia that I didn’t know I even had. Sore this morning, especially when using the incentive spirometer. Took my first drink this morning and it was so good.

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15 hours ago, kjuno said:

Head hunger is awful. I don’t think I’m hungry but wanna snack so bad. The mental part is rough

I agree!! And taste bud hunger! I dont want the food to go down my stomach, I just wanna taste it in my mouth!! It was a mental battle all day yesterday! I hope that gets better!

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Yes the head hunger is awful!!! Gotta train our minds! I don’t really want the food, but it looks so dang appetizing and I just wanna chew! And I have 3 kids, so I’m always cooking for them or preparing them food!!!
I’m a week and a day post op and today I woke up finally feeling like myself! Can’t believe I’m already a week out, it’s going fast!

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