selah117

Hi, My name is Cori and I am originally from southern California. I moved up here in the mid to late 90s. I am 40 years old now and live in NE Portland. I got sleeved a year ago in Mexico and had a great experience! I lost almost 100 lbs. I am stable now but notice myself falling into old routines. I have a vice by the name of ice cream. What's yours? I am a born again Christian so I am very active in my church. I went to art school for graphic design last year and several years before that. I worked in the legal field for five years until my health starting becoming a problem just before my surgery and now I pet sit for a living while taking care of an elderly woman. I hope to meet more people who have had WLS in my area. Cori

TO: forensicmary I have EXACTLY the same thing you are describing. It is my 5th day out from surgery. I was told originally the pain was from gas but after 72 hrs the gas should be gone, at least as far as from the surgery. I have been doing a lot of walking recently. When I came home from the surgery I carried my bags which may or may not have exceeded the 20 lb limit my doctor told me not to do, but I had no one to help me. I tried to keep the bags light. Anyways, it is pain in the upper left of my stomach where most of the incisions are and it comes and goes. Sometimes it is more painful than others and sometimes it is mild. Carrying my bags it was super painful, so I stopped frequently and tried to drag my large bag. I'm worried I did something. I have not lost any weight in a couple of days since the leak test and I only have two meals a day of broth with a gatorade and some juice throughout the day including Water.