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I had surgery yesterday. Less than 24 hours ago. Questioning my decision. Drinking is so hard. What I would give to feel better than this?!?! Someone please tell me that it will get better soon! How long until you start feeling like being out of bed!

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It will get better soon! A lot of the discomfort is probably from the anesthesia and pain medication. I spent two nights in the hospital and felt pretty badly for about a week after surgery and then I felt much better! After two weeks I was back at my office, feeling OK. A few weeks out and you probably won't even remember how badly you felt, you'll be watching pounds drop off.

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Hang in there. The first few days suck. It will get better. Slow sips, keep your body moving. Normal-everything you’re feeling. We’re all here for you. Every day will get a little better and before you know it you’ll look back and smile at your new life!

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Day #1 post-op is the worst but Day #2 you'll feel like a brand new person. Get up and walk if you can, it really helps.

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Thanks guys. I can’t seem to stop crying. Helps to know this is normal.

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41 minutes ago, PattyvSG said:

Thanks guys. I can’t seem to stop crying. Helps to know this is normal.

A lot of people have unusual hormonal responses to the surgery and some people suffer from depression afterwards. If you don't feel better in a fews weeks, you might want to talk to a therapist. But feeling cruddy right now is totally normal.

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Feel better soon. Drinking and walking are your best defenses right now!

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I did not have any pain at all after being sleeved. Just discomfort. Walking helped a lot with that. In one week I was ok.

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More discomfort than pain. Walking and moving is Key to releasing the gas.

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4 hours ago, BrendaV2262 said:

I haven't had my sleeve surgery yet, but I am thinking of Cesarean childbirth. I can't imagine pain worse than that. I couldn't get out if bed on my own for over a week. Is the sleeve worse than childbirth?

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Oh my goodness no. I have had two c-sections. They were worse than this.

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I am home now. Thank you for the support today. I very mich needed it and you all were there. Thank you!

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One day, VERY soon, you'll feel better and rejoice at your own bravery and accomplishments!!!

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