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So I had surgery last wed. And I was able to progress to soft foods yesterday then solids today. Ny dr told my parents he did do alittle bit of a fill during surgery. But I don't rly feel any restrictions instead I feel a sharp pain in my right side. Is this normal or wat could it be?

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Wow, solids after 1 week is really fast. I am still on full liquids and can feel restriction. My band is empty.

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All doctors are so different! I don't get soft foods until week 6.

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All doctors are different. My doctor had me on Clear Liquids for 3 days, then Protein Shake and full liquids from 3 days post-op to about 2 weeks post op. Then I was able to move on to soft foods. Maybe your body isn't ready for soft foods. Do you have that discomfort when you have liquids/protein shakes?

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Your port is on your right upper abdominal area and is usually the slowest to heal. This might be the cause of your soreness.

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I'm sry my pain is in my left side its only after I eat. But then a few minutes ago I noticed when I burped a tiny bit of food came up with it so I think the discomfort is prolly from eating so tomorrow I'm gonna just do liquids and give my body more time to recover even tho my dr said I could eat. Thanks

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ya that seems fast for even soft foods. my doc requires a week of clears, then a week of full liquids, then soft foods. but like someone already said, theyre all different. Hope youre feeling better :)

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