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I was surprised to see that my stomach came out of my right side...that is where my biggest incision is. Sometimes my stomach feels heavy but I think it is the muscles healing.

hi everyone, finally got 2 come home yesterday had 2 stay extra i was so sick, vomiting over and over and over for 2 days, had patch behind ear, plus was getting 3 different kinds of meds in iv, plus a shot in my arm every 3 hours, my staples felt like they were gonna pop out, also because of being so sick my drain was filling fast and he wanted 2 keep an extra eye on me, i was laying there allday wednesday and thursday thinking i made the biggest mistake of my life,and besides that alot of toilet time, just wanna rest but have 2 keep running for the bathroom, i havent eaten anything in 5 days, but 2day i had my first half of a scrambled egg, so far so good, im so thirsty but just keep sipping away as much as i can, slept pretty good for the first time last night....im glad 2 read everyone is doing good, and that 50 min car ride from hospital was rough, but dont have much 2 do till doctor appointment in 3 weeks....

I have been able to sleep on my sides with minimal pain. I do use a pillow and that makes it better. I am up, showered, and did my hair. For some reason just doing my hair makes me feel more alive. I am a little scared to drink Protein after yesterday's scare but I have to do it. I did get on the scale and I am down 10lbs since Tuesday!

onmica: I guess that's what I REALLY do too. My head and chest are on their side, but stomach and legs are front down. I usually tend toward the left also, but for some bizarre reason, it's my right side that is most sore! In this case, i guess that's a good thing. Anyway, maybe I'll give the pillow thing a try and see how it goes.

My update Last night I slept pretty decent I slept with a pillow wedged under my tummy and it helped a lot. Today I woke up in better spirits determined to get my Protein and liquids in...protein seems to be easier than liquid idk I feel the liquid actually going down and moving around it kind of hurts and feels weird. I am struggling with head hunger and again focusing on why I did this I'm sure it'll get better. I'm hoping to get outside today as I've only been walking up and down my hallway outside my apartment
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Hello ladies high give for all of us it's been a struggle but we are managing...I just want to say thank you to all Of you for posting. I have had plenty of support from family and though they try to be understanding they do not know what exactly it is I feel so once again thanks again for all your input and encouragement
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I had my first BM since last Saturday when I started my liquids. I feel so good today that I actually put on regular clothes. I'm tired of wearing pajamas. I still don't want to wear a bra, but I am wearing a shirt with support. I'm even going to do my laundry. Slowly. But it will get done today.
How is everyone else doing with their incisions?
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I had a little cream of broccoli Soup and it was good. I only ate small bites and I made it myself with my vitamix. I had dreams last night about food and I didn't want to wake up! I also woke up drenched in sweat. I didn't have a fever but wonder if it has to do with all the hormone changes?

@@jessjames I am just trying to maintain positive thoughts because this is hard but we will make it!!
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Hey @@Pup yes I have pain meds but they just make me sleep all day and I am sick of taking them but I learned that I need to. Tomorrow I will re focus and get back on track with trying to get my liquids in and keep moving around more.
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I had the same dilema.. only my surgeon told me either surgery would be equally successful. I wish he had said one would be better than the other. In the end I decided I'm going to do the bypass because my insurance will only pay once, so if I had sleeve and wanted to later get the bypass... it would be out of pocket. Also, the bypass has more of a history than the sleeve. If the sleeve had another 10 years or so of data/history I may have gone with that.

I agree 100% with Bufflehead. I didn't have GERD prior to surgery and had the sleeve. I was successful and am maintaining a 120lb loss. But I developed severe GERD after surgery that is not controlled by medication. For that reason I'm converting to bypass 7/1. I know there are many on here who will say that the sleeve cures GERD but that has not been my experience. Knowing what I know now, if I had GERD ore surgery I never would have had the sleeve
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Having GERD would indicate that medically bypass is something you should strongly consider because it will cure your GERD, while a sleeve very well may make it worse. Definitely discuss it with your surgeon.
That said, you can certainly lose 100 lbs with the sleeve. I've lost over 200. With either surgery, you need to be committed to healthy eating for the rest of your life. Without that commitment, you will pretty much certainly fail. With that commitment, you will succeed with either surgery.

I'll try the milk. Thank you for the tip! I have a cream of broccoli pending as well.

I haven't had cream of chicken, but I've had Tomato and cream of broccoli. With both if them I diluted it with milk. They've settled well so far. one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time.

OMG I did what Lindsey did, drank too much Protein, G2 & Water. I've been miserable for hours. Been walking & walking trying to feel better. I also took my Vitamins today around the same time, I'm too anxious now I'm paying

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Hey all, I am a week post op today. I started on full liquids(pudding, yogurt, creamed Soups etc.) Yesterday. My NUT said I could have very thinned out cream of wheat, so that's what I had for Breakfast this morning. We'll I'm pretty sure I experienced my first dumping syndrome. I felt faint, nauseous, horrible sweats, diarrhea. Ugh. Probably won't have that again. Creamed Soups settle well though.
On the plus side. I've lost 10 lbs since surgery, and 25 lbs since pre-op diet!!!
one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time.

@@Pup
I wrote this a couple months ago on a post. I thought you'd be interested in getting the variety pack.
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HELLOOO!!!
I just wanted to update as of today 3/28/2016, they are still selling the sampler for 16.99 (shipping included). I just called the number and didn't think it would work, but it did. YEY.
They said it was only a one time buy for the variety pack. After that we they'll only sell jars, but it's worth to try all the flavors and check which one you like the best.
The number is still 1.866.333..7403 EX 803
They asked where I heard of it and I said BariatricPal and they knew about the site. lol

I am 2 weeks post op today and I am mentally not doing well. It's not so much of a buyers remorse or anything... Just everything makes me cry, it's hard to get fluids in, I started blended food and could barely finish my one meal, I feel defeated and feel I should be farther off ahead ( even though I keep telling myself I just had major surgery) mentally I am struggling, and from what I have read it's normal because the hormones are all messed up right and it can be like that for few weeks post op.... Sure hope I won't be crying all day long at work when I return on Tuesday.
Hang in there!

I drank too much to fast...7oz of a Protein Shake in 30 minutes. Don't do it! I had to walk a mile just to feel better and the gas pain to go away! I have definitely learned a lesson! I didn't throw up but wanted to. Definitely a learning curve I needed to make.

I've heard of nectar I just haven't purchased any yet that will be my next purchase, thanks!!!
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Hey all you newbies to The loser side, what's your favorite Protein shake?
I drink preimer- chocolate and vanilla,
unjury- chocolate splendor and chicken Soup,
muscle milk - chocolate and vanilla flavor and
milk shake bar -vanilla carmel. These are all I've been drinking pre-surgery and just looking to add to my variety
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Great job! I don't think I'd be ready to walk around the neighborhood, I'm just making laps inside of my house.
I wasn't going to weigh myself for the first week but I got on the scale this morning and gained two pounds but that doesn't concern me at all
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Relief is relief!!! Haha no but seriously, I haven't left my house. I think I'll try the prune juice for sure.
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To be honest, although I feel uncomfortable at the moment, i am so excited. I keep looking at my jeans. You know, the "goal" jeans. I can't wait!!
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