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Hanging in the hospital after getting sleeved yesterday. Things went well. My only surprised is that when they weighed me this AM I gained 6lbs from when I came in yesterday AM.

i have stents in my heart so might be here another day- hopefully not.

up and walking and feeling good

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Congrats and welcome to the club. Dont worry about the weight gain. You are filled with IV fluids from surgery. Everyone has a little gain in the first few days post op. Also, i was in the hospital 3 days and 2 nights (standard for my surgeons practice) so just enjoy the time that other people are paid to take care of you.

Again, congrats!

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Thanks. Since I’m new I haven’t quite been able to figure out how to change my profile numbers using my phone.

can anyone help?

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And now the Best of Your Life is happening and may all your Future Days be Bright! Congratulations that your preparation has bro7ght You So Far! Waiting for additional Updates!😛🌎😛

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Congratulations! Hope you feel better soon and good luck on this journey. Keep us updated of how you are doing. I am 13 days behind you so i am looking for all the advice!

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Congrats! Hope you get stronger with each day.

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Congratulations on a successful surgery. Yes the weight gain is definitely Fluid especially since you haven't been eating. Totally normal.

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whoohoo congrats to you and your new journey in life cheers

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So far today (day one post op) I’ve been able to consume the fillowing

3oz veggie broth

8oz Water

6oz chicken broth

ive been working my way through 20ox of crystal light all day

they just brought me 6oz of beef broth and a Jello cup for dinner

i cant keep up. Does this seem in line with what you guys are day one?

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The give me, chicken broth, Jello, yogurt and mashed potatoes. I was only able to eat maybe 2 spoonful of yogurt and a bit of the chicken broth. jello was way to sweet. I mainly sipped on Water and ice chipped.

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Congrats! I'm having mine on 7/1. Now that I know they may weigh you before you are leaving, I'm going to close my eyes..I don't want to know. Each time I've been in the hospital, if I'm on an IV, I swell up like a balloon.

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Congratulations and wish you a speedy recovery!

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I got to come home today

I ate 6 oz of broth before i left hospital. Working toward liquid and Protein goal today.

I took a little nap, but am gonna polish this 20oz water bottle in about an hour. Too fast?

64oz of fluids and 60g of protein seems like a hefty goal

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Congrats!

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