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Hi! Well, this is my 6th day-post-op. Had my Gastric Bypass Surgery on Tues., May 15th. I wasn't nervous because I had a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Mark Sherrod. He had operated on me 2 other times with great results.

Anyway, it's strange, I can hardly tell I've had surgery, not much pain. Ofcourse, I can definately feel restriction when I have liquids. He first removed my Lap Band that had slipped and their was an obstruction and then converted me to Gastric Bypass. Spent 2 nightIs in the hospital felt great, walked the halls. My doctor made me promise to take the pain meds when I went home. At home, things are going fine, i'm walking about every 1.5 hrs or so. (not big on exercise) Protein shakes are a challenge, Water and fluids, popcicles ok. I do feel sleepy, not worn out by doing anything.

Yesterday, something funny did happen. I decided to weigh myself for the 1st time, my friend put his foot on the scale and it went up to 322 lbs. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I turned around and noticed he was teasing me. Anyway, thats about it for now.

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LMFAO cute your friend putting the foot on scale.

Glad you feel good after surgery. Are you still on pain meds?

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Glad your feeling well. A good laugh will never hurt anyone. Lol.

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I had surgery on the 16th and everymornin I wake up I have to go on the scale is that weird or what.I started off at 378 and as of yesterday(because I haven't got to weight yet) I'm 361 yay! Me. Good luck to you keep in touch!!

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Welcome to the forum family Susie!

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I think i have to weigh everyday too and i need to stop. It is very discouraging. I have not lost but 2 lbs in a week. I lost 23 my first 2 weeks. Killing me.

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