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So where do they sell this Fairlife milk. I heard someone mention Kroger but we don't have those here! We do have Whole Foods and Trader Joes.

Day 8. I don't feel like eating but I'm trying to make myself. And drink. This feels a lot like morning sickness. I'm queasy almost all day. Going to the doctor and not leaving without something to help with the nausea. I have to work.

I basically don't GAF what others think about surgery. I tried for years the traditional way and just got fatter and more unhealthy. Those that think I "took the easy way out" don't know jack about this process. I figure they're just a bit jealous.

I'm south of KC - Wellsville/Franklin county.

I bought these for my kids b-day party so I've got an excess. They are only 40 calories with no added sugar (so low in natural fruit sugar, but not sugar free), and they've got Vitamin C which is good for post-op wound healing. Would this be an ok sub for Water on occasion? I get so tired of crystal light and water...

I have been completely open about it. I have at least ten friends who either want the surgery or are interested in it. So I am posting regular updates on Facebook about my experience. Everyone is very curious about it and supportive.

Yes I take Prilosec 40mg.

I had a soft egg that did NOT go down well. Gas, bloating, nausea. Later in the day I had goat cheese and it was well tolerated. Go figure.

So when did you all have your first poop after surgery? I'm 4 days post-op and still haven't pooped. I don't really feel bad it's just...I was a daily pooper before

Yes, cramps like a contraction...good way to describe it. I started solids today and I can feel everything as it goes down and moves through my new stomach.

I can report that everything came out okay. Literally.

I'm not too worried because I simply haven't eaten anything...nothing in, nothing out. And yeah, liquid diets mean soft stools.

I think everybody has a day where they wonder if they made a mistake in having WLS. And that day is 2 or 3 days post-op. You actually feel pretty good when you leave the hospital, but you've still got some of the IV meds in you, leftovers of anesthesia, and the swelling hasn't really peaked yet. Don't be discouraged because if you follow post-op directions you will be over it pretty quick. I'm day 4 and I just cleaned the house!

We have the same avatar! Great job on your WL!!

Coughing and deep breathing are actually good for you despite the pain. Brace your tummy and cough-good for your lungs.

I'm on day 4 and let me tell you...day 2 is the WORST. But day 3 was better and day 4 I feel sooooo much better. Yes, it gets better and faster than you'd think. Hang in there!

It seems days 2 & 3 are the worst...you're home and completely off IV meds and anesthesia and the swelling is at its worse. I can't sleep in my bed - so I "made" a hospital- like bed on the couch and used a heating pad. I had a bad night but it's looking up today. I think the most difficult thing is that you're dealing with several types of pain...incision pain, gas pain, gastric pain, and arm and shoulder pain. Meds only help with some of that; the rest has to run its course. I made a huge mistake yesterday when I accidentally swallowed my gum!!! Before I wouldn't think anything of it but I'm sure that caused a lot of gastric pain yesterday. I think it might have moved on finally....

OMG I'm hurting more from this shoulder/arm/neck/wrist pain than my incisions! And mine feel very hot too. I just assumed it was the tension that had built up when I was trying to use my arms instead of my stomach muscles. I am going to do a lot of walking today and going to lie in a shallow bath of Epsom salts and hot Water.

Shoutout if you're having surgery in the morning!! Mine isn't til noon but I have to check in at 11.

July 20th for me!