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This is temporary' date=' I promise! I had my surgery on the 10th and the first week was ROUGH but I feel a whole lot better now. I actually coded in the hospital, and I was back to work (I'm a nurse) the Tuesday after surgery. I know you don't feel like it now, but PLEASE make sure you keep up your protien. If you don't get your 60 grams, you'll feel like a truck hit you, backed over you and hit again for good measure, I felt so crappy right when I got home I didn't hardly eat anything and I could hardly get off the couch to go to the bathroom and laid on the couch and cried for three days. The fatigue was debilitating. I called a friend who had this ten years ago and she said I needed protien, and she was absolutely right. Also, set your clock for every four hours for your painkillers-DO NOT WAIT or the pain will get out of control and very difficult to control. Keep your head up, it does get easier every day. And weigh yourself-it'll remind and encourage you![/quote']

Shelly,

I am a nurse in surgery and was wondering how it was when you went back to work. My biggest fear is that I won't be able to drink something every 10 minutes. How was it for you??

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Shelly' date='

I am a nurse in surgery and was wondering how it was when you went back to work. My biggest fear is that I won't be able to drink something every 10 minutes. How was it for you??[/quote']

Beth...it was rough but doable. Make absolutely certain you get your protien in or the fatigue will be unbearable. I can't always get to my Water every ten minutes but I take sips every single chance I get. Keep a cup in the medroom, breakroom, nurses station etc. Sit and chart when you can and confide in a few co-workers. Mine totally stepped up and supported me. Also, i take my prenatal in the morning and at night and I take two gummy vitamins at night. Since I started that my endurance increased. Feel free to pm me! Good luck. You can do it!

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I was sleeved on 4/23 too and it still feels surreal. I'm with you all- that first day was terrible. I woke up thinking "i have made a huge mistake!" i figured i could handle it with no problems after 3 csections- but those gas pains are no joke. It is getting better each day. I was sent home on Thursday and today my mind feels clear for the time since surgery if that makes any sense. I am still finding it uncomfortable

to swallow anything. Today I have managed to drink 1 ensure clear and a bit of Water. I was told 1 week of clear fluids too. Hoping it goes by easily and quickly!

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Having trouble finding Multi Vitamins with Iron. Any suggestions?

Centrum chewable

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I had my surgery Monday. I haven't had any gas or pain. Haven't had to take any pain meds since I got home on Wednesday . Hot showers and walking is the key

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I was sleeved on Wednesday and my Dr already had me on Protein Shakes Thursday while still in the hospital. Got to come home today and I'm so glad to be home.

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I had mine done on the 17th and I felt the exact same way. I just started my full liquid diet today and Its rather difficult. The clear liquid diet was hard but starting the full liquid diet let me see a shimmer of light!! Im not a big Soup eater so I have a hard time finding things that are ok to eat. Good Luck!!

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This is temporary' date=' I promise! I had my surgery on the 10th and the first week was ROUGH but I feel a whole lot better now. I actually coded in the hospital, and I was back to work (I'm a nurse) the Tuesday after surgery. I know you don't feel like it now, but PLEASE make sure you keep up your protien. If you don't get your 60 grams, you'll feel like a truck hit you, backed over you and hit again for good measure, I felt so crappy right when I got home I didn't hardly eat anything and I could hardly get off the couch to go to the bathroom and laid on the couch and cried for three days. The fatigue was debilitating. I called a friend who had this ten years ago and she said I needed protien, and she was absolutely right. Also, set your clock for every four hours for your painkillers-DO NOT WAIT or the pain will get out of control and very difficult to control. Keep your head up, it does get easier every day. And weigh yourself-it'll remind and encourage you![/quote']

Shelly, you coded???

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