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I had my surgery in a HMO hospital.Usual policy is overnight stay for monitoring. I stayed an extra night because I didnt feel like I eas up to going home and be unmedically supervised. I was on iv all my stay too because I wasn't drinking enough water.plus I felt like I was in pain,and wanted to make sure my post op was going on track.Everybody's bodies heal at different rates.im.just glad my surgeon had no problem.with my request to stau.

Yes.I only told my immediate family and my supervisor. We work for a large hospital so a patient's privacy is super important.and against the law to share.so I knew that if anyone else at work found out.they would be a legal issue. The day I was approved I called my older sister and the first words out of her mouth were, "oh you're cheating"---- that kinda set mr up to receive more negative feedback..and I didn't want that.I wish I could tell everyone I know because iam so excited with my journey to.date, but I can't...so it is what it is.When they ask me how I've lost weight. I tell them the truth, I cut out alot of food types amd alchohol in my diet.no more fast food 4 dayd a week.and I am more active.and I eat alot less..all are true.so iam so happy to have found.this site.it is so helpful to me to.have an outlet to discuss this big.life changing part of my life.HW-252 start weight-211 SW-190 CW-119 surgery date 7-3-13. :-)

I get hiccups when I eat too fast.It signals me to stop, slow down,put the baby spoon down and see how I feel in a few minutes.I am 1 yr out and really, if im being mindful while im eating,I dont have to eat alot to be content.But if I dont stop,I get what I call "Thanksgiving stuffed"..uugghh..not good.

My first 2 days were in the hospital.hooked up to iv and hated having to get up out of bed to pee.it hurt and I could hardly hold.it just to even walk a few feet.I think I even cried out of frustration..but as I got home,my.pain was tolerable but I kept telling myself its gonna better every day post surgery.I was weak for a few days,and I had one incesion that hurt more than the rest.My doctor was kind enough to give me not only 2 weeks off post off,but fot it extended 2 more weeks.I was mentally and physically readt for work at that point.so you see everyone is different.but I tell you this..its all worth it..it has changed my.life and iam thankful for it!Best wishes to you on your journey!!

Today marks my 1 yr post op.like many other posters, I lost over the 60%. HW 252 SW 190 cw 119 -my surgeon said I lost115% of excess weight.so don't let those percentages fool you, follow the plan and you will land up amazing yourself! Best wishes!

I had chest pain so bad that I felt like I couldn't breathe.it panicked me and was rushed by ambulance to a local hospital. My heart was fine.and the pain.just went away on its own- Ihad special test done.and my surgeon said a little part of.the remaining stomach near the lower intestined had slightly curled up.so they went in to look at my.pouch with a camera and stuck a balloon in the pasage way to open it up a little.it seems to have worked. I haven't had the feeling again and its been over 1 month.so I would encourage you to mention it to your doctor..well wishes to you.

Yes..that it's easier to ride a bike now. My Behind would be sore from riding.and now just not having that extra weight lets me enjoy riding