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HealthyHappy

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  1. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    Duplicate post. Sorry!
  2. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    Hi everyone! I'm 13 days post op today. I had my gallbladder taken out at the same time because I had gallstones. My surgeon also removed a cyst from my belly button so I expected this surgery to be a difficult recovery but it hasn't been. I stayed only 1 night in hospital, had no trouble with getting myself in and out of bed or using the bathroom, I could drink fluids, I was walking laps, and I had no trouble swallowing pills, so they released me before noon the day after surgery. At home my pain was 6/10 for 2 days then 4/10 for 3 days. The pain was mostly attributed to the spot where the liver retractor was, probably inflammation too. I didn't need to take prescription pain medicine, I only needed Tylenol for the first 5 days. I've been pain free since day 6, and I've been doing great with staying hydrated at home thankfully. I had my first post op checkup on Monday (2 days ago) and everything looks great. They cleared me to start stage 2 Soft foods which has been going well too. I can resume playing sports and start lifting weights in approximately 3-4 weeks. I can't explain why it how my recovery has been so quick and easy. Before surgery I suffered for years with chronic fatigue, GERD, and insulin resistance. Which seem to be resolved as of now. I stopped my metformin a week before surgery, and my blood glucose is now in the normal range! My next goal is to ditch my CPAP machine. I have so much energy and feel better than I have in years. This is why I wanted the surgery, to fix my health issues. Weight loss is just a bonus!
  3. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    Good luck! I've got to be there at 10am tomorrow for my surgery. Woohoo!
  4. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    SO SO SO EXCITED! 🥳
  5. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    We are surgery day twins! Mine is also this Thursday November 16.
  6. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    I'm on day 4 of my pre op liquid diet. All is well! No issues so far. Still have energy to do chores and errands. It's been rather easy, hopefully it will continue to be so!
  7. HealthyHappy

    November 2023 surgery buddies

    November 16 checking in!
  8. HealthyHappy

    November Surgery Buddies 2023

    November 16 checking in!

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