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Hey everyone! I was sleeved Tuesday and came home yesterday. I wasn't prepared for the aftermath of surgery that's for sure! I feel much better than Wednesday but still very sore and having difficulty drinking enough. When did you feel at least pretty good? I can't wait!

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The first week was awful. By the middle of the second week, I was starting to feel better. Not good but better. I am 2 1/2 weeks post-op. I guess my only complaints are I am still struggling to get somethings down (not everything) and I still feel tired. I think this is a legitimate complaint, low calories, low carb, low fat, no sugar....

Khy

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Thanks ladies that is encouraging!

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I'm also 5 weeks out and I feel normal. I've been walking 2 miles now for just about two weeks and have good energy. That first 2 to 3 weeks is not so hot but after that you get down to normal daily living and all is good.

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My first couple of weeks were rough. I became anemic and was SOOOO tired. I went back to work after day 7 because I did not have any pain, but I was really tired for about 2-3 weeks. Then I felt awesome about week 3.

Hang in there it does get better everyday!

Kelly ;)

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Yesterday (Day 4) was one of the hardest days for me. Day 5 seems to be turning a corner - I feel almost totally normal. I just feel like I've done too many sit ups.

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Lisa - I was the day before you and wow the drinking sure is a challenge! I want a nap but if I do I might not get all my fluids in, you know? I sure am hoping it gets better quick!

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I was sleeved Monday too and yesterday was defininately my roughest day. Today seems better but not great. I dont have a lot of pain per say, I just feel blah. I am hoping by day 7, I can go back to work. I really need to because I dont have much leave left. I am looking forward to feeling normal!

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My first couple of weeks were rough. I became anemic and was SOOOO tired. I went back to work after day 7 because I did not have any pain, but I was really tired for about 2-3 weeks. Then I felt awesome about week 3.

Hang in there it does get better everyday!

Kelly ;)

Hi kelly! I am anemic now and my surgery is on wednesday! I was wondering if they let you take Iron pills immediately after surgery, or after you were diagnosed. or did they do somthing different? Thanks for your help!!!

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I was sleeved Weds 8/10 and just came home today. I still have some localized gas pain and some soreness, but otherwise just tired. :) I get to start full liquids tomorrow so hopefully they will go down OK.

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Hello I'm Jamee from Texas and I was sleeved on Tuesday . I don't think this is normal but I'm STARVING. When I try and drink my liquids my tummy grumbles and hurts. Is it horrible that I'm looking forward to eating soft solids?

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The first 5 days were pretty rough for me. By about 3 1/2 weeks out, I feel pretty much back to normal. :)

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I got out of the house today, had surgery on Monday so this is technically day 5. I drove to several places including my drs office to get the chewable Iron tablets that I forgot! I am really tired because we also went to two stores for school suppllies! I cant beleive I was able to do that. I am extremely tired now. I need to drink more. I feel almost hungry but I dont think its physical hunger. I think its in my head. I smelled lots of food and it made me want it. When I really think about it though.. I had my days of eating everything because it smelled good. Now I have to get used to my new life. I am excited to start Protein Drinks again on Monday. I am looking forward to them! I have three weeks liquid diet and then soft food. I will also be happy just to chew again! I am going to rest more this weekend because I have to go back to work on Monday.

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