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Today, I am 1 week out from surgery and feeling really good! I am down 22 pounds total. I lost 7 pounds pre op and have lost 15 pounds post op! Down from 258 to 236 this morning.

I'm able to drink a lot easier now and getting in all of my liquids. But the Protein is tough. Everything tastes so bad! But I'm getting in about 40-45 grams now. First follow-up appointment is Thursday. Hoping that once I move to full liquids, it will be much easier to meet the 60-80.

I still have a little bit of soreness around my largest incision. But it is tremendously better than it was just a few days ago. I can sleep on my right side somewhat, so I think that's pretty good!

Still haven't "went to the bathroom" yet lol. So weird to me because pre op I was very regular... when did you all have your first "number 2"??? :unsure:

Thanks!

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You sound like you are ahead of the game. Getting all your liquids and that much Protein one week out is impressive. I would guess you are in the upper 10% of those being able to do so.

As far as #2 goes, it was about 8/9 days out. I had to use Milk of Magnesia to get things moving and pretty much took some everyday for about a week to keep *regular*. After that, and the fact that all you are taking in is liquids, things quickly reverse themselves.

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Wow! I thought I was doing bad for not getting my Protein in! Thanks, now I feel much better lol. Now that swallowing is easier (first couple days home was very tough) I don't have any problem getting those liquids down, but I also really like Water.

Ok, 8/9 days makes me feel more normal. I can't remember if the doc told me I could do milk of magnesia or not yet, I'll call the office tomorrow and ask if I can do that.

Thanks! :)

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I agree. That much Protein that early is quite impressive! Good job on the liquids.

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I wasn't able to start Protein Drinks until 8 days after surgery then full liquids. I think you are doing great.

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My surgeon prescribed Reglan to "keep things moving" so I had a BM three days out. That made me feel tremendously better! I've been getting my Fluid and Protein in since yesterday (my first full day home). I'm like you though, I love water!

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i was told at the hospital that they dont expect the first one till after a week so you should maybe soon

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Thank you everyone! I really appreciate all of the feedback! I contacted the nurse and she suggested going ahead and starting the milk of magnesia tonight. So, I just took a dose about thirty minutes ago. Hopefully, things will get to moving soon!! Lol

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I think you are doing great too. Tomorrow will be one week from my surgery. I was lying on my sides in the hospital (albeit painfully) but was really walking so only 1.5 days of gas. No nausea. I love Water too. I drink the Liquid Protein and water. Had a tiny bit of Jello. Got off pain meds (Lortab) four days out. I'm impatient because i know I'm doing good but the ketosis is driving my heightened sense of smell crazy. Everything/everyone smells bad to me. Ive lost about 20 lbs from pre-op diet to current.

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Dont forget to take some Biotin if you can, it will help with Hair loss ;)

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