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My surgery date is 2/25/2019. I'm very nervous and scared of what my life will be like right after.
Do what you can today to make your post-op life easier. The recovery is a little harder than I anticipated. Fill your pantry with Protein Shakes, sugar free Jello, popsicles, broth, and gas-x. I cleaned my whole house the night before and put away all dishes and laundry so I wouldn't have to think about it. Anticipate being off your feet, except for short walks to relieve gas, for the next 2-3 days. Keep your head up, it does get better.

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Sleeved Feb 14th

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Thank you LBMom I will get e erythi g ready thank you.did u have to takeiquid tylenol for pain? Can you swallow pills?

That k you

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I was able to take Tylenol’ pills. The first 24 hours were the toughest but it gets better everyday. I echo what everyone else says, walk walk walk and sip sip sip! Good luck!

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Surgery day February 13th as of a few min ago I’m down 37 lbs so far Protein and this terrible taste in my mouth were my only issues until yesterday when I started getting light headed when I stood up every so often luckily no pain meds since leaving hospital and sugar free popsicles are my bff...good luck everyone

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On 02/24/2019 at 23:56, Big Bari said:

Surgery day February 13th as of a few min ago I’m down 37 lbs so far Protein and this terrible taste in my mouth were my only issues until yesterday when I started getting light headed when I stood up every so often luckily no pain meds since leaving hospital and sugar free popsicles are my bff...good luck everyone
I’ve been getting super light headed also! I’ve been drinking Fluid constantly so I have no idea what is going on. I have my first pre op appointment Wednesday so hopefully the surgeon can enlighten me

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On 02/24/2019 at 22:58, jazlynvictoriaxo said:

I’ve been getting super light headed also! I’ve been drinking Fluid constantly so I have no idea what is going on. I have my first pre op appointment Wednesday so hopefully the surgeon can enlighten me
Ok let me know if you find anything out and I’ll do the same!

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7 hours ago, sp69 said:

My surgery date is 2/25/2019. I'm very nervous and scared of what my life will be like right after.

Mine is too. We will be fine. Just breath and read. I've learned a lot from the different people. And no 2 of us are alike. The first few weeks are bodies are healing. Best wishes. Let us know how you do.

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Sleeved Feb 11th! Yesterday was 2 weeks out. Down 21 pounds. Super low energy and trouble staying on top of Water intake. I’m having trouble figuring out which foods are ok with me- turns out I’m one of the people who become lactose intolerant after. Hope everyone is coming along and feeling well!

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On 02/25/2019 at 23:02, dieunie guillaume said:

Hi everyone, just had it done on the 20th . Just feeling weak a lot. Did anyone experience that too?
Yes! Feeling weak is definitely my #1 symptom. I’m 9 days further out from you so I can tell you it DOES get better. Hang in there!

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