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New to this.. Advice Welcomed ~Surgery Jan. 16, 2013



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I was 246 when I started this process, it took a bit to get to my pre surgery goal weight. But I did and then some. The day of surgery I weighed 199.5, I was thrilled to finally see a "1"..surgery went well!! 10 days out I weigh 190, I feel like things are going to well. I am struggling with the feeling of constipation! Ewww.. However, I think it is the protien drink I am drinking. I walk every day for 20 to 30 minutes. I am feeling a strained or maybe like my right side incision is hard something inside. I am afraid to do to much! In the hospital I sware I tore my right side twice. I can drink rather fast and eat kinda fast too. I wonder if that is normal?? I also wonder what is the typical weight loss I should expect? And when do stalls happen? When can I vacuum?? I would love to hear any advice! Thanks

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We had the same surgery date. I was 241.5 on the day of surgery and am down 11 lbs. 11 days later. I get full on 2 sips of liquid. It takes me an hour to drink 5 oz. but I think everyone is different. What size French boogie did they use for your stomach size. Mine is a 32 stitched loosely. I can only get in 4-5 cups a day. Started puree on my second week and 3-4 oz of pudding, mashed potatoes, or cottage cheese is all I can manage in a day. You may be less swollen, which is why you can drink more. Don't force it though.

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Make sure to take stool softeners everyday. You don't want to strain.

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Make sure to take stool softeners everyday. You don't want to strain.

So I am bummed mine is over 40 French bougie, now I feel jipped... I wonder what the average size is

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