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49 minutes ago, aliciaoa said:

On my second day all I wanted was sleep and for the gas pain to go away 😭

I’m 4 days post op and still pretty tired and my body temp is raised about one degree. I hear it gets better everyday. I was hoping to go to work Monday but I may wait longer.

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On 08/15/2020 at 08:44, MoominMan said:



Having real trouble getting enough Water in. All my info says to continue drinking in small amounts (I think it says max 1oz at a time), how am I supposed to fit in 2 litres at that pace?!


My surgeon has us drinking one ounce of Water (using the little medicine cups helps!) ever 15 minutes. I just set a timer on my watch to remind me. It has helped a lot!

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I finally got home yesterday. I feel very sore like a did an external work out. My ribs are killing me. I am able to keep pretty much everything down, but I don’t have a sense of fullness so I’m scared that I will eat or drink too much. Other then that I am doing great

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I finally got home yesterday. I feel very sore like a did an external work out. My ribs are killing me. I am able to keep pretty much everything down, but I don’t have a sense of fullness so I’m scared that I will eat or drink too much. Other then that I am doing great

Good luck. Probably another day or two the fullness will kick in.

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14hrs left to check-in for my surgery. I am nervous now but wasn't before. I am hoping things go out well and I don't feel any extreme pain postoperative. Good luck to those this week.. this Mobday will be one to always remember. [emoji120][emoji856]

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18 minutes ago, PerezL84 said:

14hrs left to check-in for my surgery. I am nervous now but wasn't before. I am hoping things go out well and I don't feel any extreme pain postoperative. Good luck to those this week.. this Mobday will be one to always remember.

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If you trust your surgeon, and follow all the guides on what to do and not to do, you should be fine. Make sure you have numbers for emergency. Your surgeon's office may have a FB page for patients.

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2 hours ago, PerezL84 said:

14hrs left to check-in for my surgery. I am nervous now but wasn't before. I am hoping things go out well and I don't feel any extreme pain postoperative. Good luck to those this week.. this Mobday will be one to always remember.

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Hi!! We’re thinking of you hope you give us an update when on the other side 🍀

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1 hour ago, Bjc1227 said:

If you trust your surgeon, and follow all the guides on what to do and not to do, you should be fine. Make sure you have numbers for emergency. Your surgeon's office may have a FB page for patients.

Even the best surgeon and best behaved patient can have a complication. Hang in there your feelings are valid dont forget why you started

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10 hours ago, tarotcardreader said:

Hi!! We’re thinking of you hope you give us an update when on the other side 🍀

Congratulations I pray everything will go smoothly. Keep us updated

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20 minutes ago, Bosslady7405 said:

Hey everyone! I'm scheduled for sleeve surgery on 8/20. I have been struggling with my pre op diet feeling nauseous most days. Im just ready to get this show on the road lol. Wish me luck!😁

It will be here before you know it, hope it all goes well for you!

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Hey Everyone. My surgery is on the 19th. The nerves are setting in but I’m doing my best to remind myself why I’m having this surgery. Even though it’s risky all my other health issues are putting me at risk and that’s been helping me somewhat. Also I can’t wait until I’m done with these Protein Shakes. 😂😂

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On 08/16/2020 at 18:56, PerezL84 said:

14hrs left to check-in for my surgery. I am nervous now but wasn't before. I am hoping things go out well and I don't feel any extreme pain postoperative. Good luck to those this week.. this Mobday will be one to always remember. [emoji120][emoji856]

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Good luck and check in when you can!!!

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On 08/17/2020 at 11:20, RichelleGetsFit0309 said:

Hey Everyone. My surgery is on the 19th. The nerves are setting in but I’m doing my best to remind myself why I’m having this surgery. Even though it’s risky all my other health issues are putting me at risk and that’s been helping me somewhat. Also I can’t wait until I’m done with these Protein Shakes. 😂😂

Right? Ha. I’m day 4 on the shakes (10 days left) and I’m already over them. The good news is I’m down almost 8lbs - so I’m hoping I can lose 15 before surgery with them. Hopefully that will be enough so I can get my wedding ring off before surgery (otherwise I’ll have to cut it😢)

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On 08/16/2020 at 18:56, PerezL84 said:

14hrs left to check-in for my surgery. I am nervous now but wasn't before. I am hoping things go out well and I don't feel any extreme pain postoperative. Good luck to those this week.. this Mobday will be one to always remember. [emoji120][emoji856]

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Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

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