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I finally had my surgery today after due date changes due to weather. My surgery went really well and surprisingly I have very little pain, not even much gas pain. My incisions are just a little sore, but the pain med has been taking care of that. my throat is still slightly sore from the breathing tube and I have been groggy and sleepy all day, but other than that I am well. I am really pleased with my surgeon and the staff.:confused:

I am ready to heal and start losing! Does anyone have any tips for coping post op, and then getting their weight loss regimine kicked into high gear? (including exercise, ect)

Thanks, and good luck to everyone else who is post op now!

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Good luck on your weight loss journey!

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congrats! all i can offer so far is start walking and keep walking!!!

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Glad to hear you are doing well.

I had my surgery today too. Besides a bit of gas pain I am ok too.

What is your post of diet like? Mine is liquids for 3 days and then muchies. A little hesitant to do that so quick.

Any regrets? I have a little mind itch. I know it will pass once I see the results happening.

Wishing us both lots of luck on this journey.

Dee

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Thanks guys.

Congrats delopez. I am on Clear Liquids until Wednesday when I head back to the doctor's office to ssee the nutritionist, and then I will be advised about moving on to mushies and so. I don't really have any regrets, except for the head hunger (this evening I keep thinking about the foods I used to eat). However, I am looking forward to the great changes I am going to go through, so I keep trying to push it out of my mind.

Good luck to you!

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Does anyone have any tips for coping post op, and then getting their weight loss regimine kicked into high gear? (including exercise, ect)

Thanks, and good luck to everyone else who is post op now!

Where in NJ are you?

Coping? I used my belly pillow and my chap-stick constantly after surgery. :-) Walking helped a lot. As for getting kicked into high gear, follow the rules your surgeon gives you. Mine are:

  • Protein (eat it first and get 70 grams/day),
  • Water (64+ oz/day),
  • Vitamins (I like the gummies from Target),
  • Snacking Stops (don't do it!),
  • Exercise (30 min/day),
  • Smoking Stops (I quit in August).

I made it into a little mnemonic: People Without Vests Sink Every Summer. I go into a little mental checklist every day.

I also take Fiber supplements to keep everything in good order. :-) I use the gummies from Target. I was pretty constipated for a while there! No fun.

I find having a lot of supportive folks around me (at work, at home) does WONDERS for staying on track. And beware of the killer -- some days I'm just not hungry and don't make it to 1000 calories. Not good for metabolism, sad to say.

I also can't say enough good stuff about Couch to 5K. I ran my first 5K a week ago, and it's just an amazing feeling. I am also doing free weights and taking a yoga class. I am so happy to be making time for myself and I know that it's helping me tremendously.

I go for my second fill in three days. Can't wait!

Good luck to you -- it's an experience, and wow, does it make you feel proud of yourself.

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