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congratulations, you look great!

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Women should take Biotin. It helps prevent hair loss. The only suggestion I can give you is to stick to what your surgeon tells you to do. They are the expert. If you have issues dont be afraid to ask them. Dont force food down. Take small small bites and chew chew chew. Getting food stuck is not a good feeling. And most important' date=' enjoy your new life to the fullest[/quote']

Ty very much

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Has anyone had a bowel obstruction?

I've been in severe pain in my abdomen. Unbearable n.comes n goes, butt always wen I move. I'm in Memphis n i'm headed back to ky. Tomoro.and i'm going to my hosp. Everyone wants med to go to hosp. Now. So I will find out later if its that. I'm really scared, I've had nothing but trouble seems like :(.

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Has anyone had a bowel obstruction?

I've been in severe pain in my abdomen. Unbearable n.comes n goes' date=' butt always wen I move. I'm in Memphis n i'm headed back to ky. Tomoro.and i'm going to my hosp. Everyone wants med to go to hosp. Now. So I will find out later if its that. I'm really scared, I've had nothing but trouble seems like :(.[/quote']

Yes I've had one before. The pain was unbearable. I would say that at first it came and went and I ignored it. Then it became constant and so bad that I could barely stand and was crying (and I have a high tolerance for pain). I went to the ER and they gave me pain meds and it was like they were giving me tic tacs. They placed an ng tube in me and then the pain started to subside. If you suspect it, I would recommend going now. Don't wait because the pain could get worse.

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Yes I've had one before. The pain was unbearable. I would say that at first it came and went and I ignored it. Then it became constant and so bad that I could barely stand and was crying (and I have a high tolerance for pain). I went to the ER and they gave me pain meds and it was like they were giving me tic tacs. They placed an ng tube in me and then the pain started to subside. If you suspect it' date=' I would recommend going now. Don't wait because the pain could get worse.[/quote']

Ty. Yes, im headed back home n im going to the hosp. This evening. the pain is so bad my daughter had to jump in shower n wash my hair this morning I was crying n heaving. Im like you I have high pain tolerance mysel. But this has whoop me. :(

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so sorry..hope you are feeling better soon...xxx

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so sorry..hope you are feeling better soon...xxx

Ty. I finally got to go to Church this weekend. I'm still having pain but its a little less than it was. I got out of hosp. Tues. They tried to find out Wat it was. 2Drs. Seen abcess, then my dr. came in the next day n said they were none. This was after I had everyone praying. So he said maybe one incision gets irritated every time I move. N its gonna jus take time. I have been they the wringer, but in gonna get better :)

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so sorry..hope you are feeling better soon...xxx

Ty. I finally got to go to Church this weekend. I'm still having pain but its a little less than it was. I got out of hosp. Tues. They tried to find out Wat it was. 2Drs. Seen abcess, then my dr. came in the next day n said they were none. This was after I had everyone praying. So he said maybe one incision gets irritated every time I move. N its gonna jus take time. I have been they the wringer, but in gonna get better :)

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Wonder I feel like I am not full' date=' I am eaten more Each week 7 weeks post-op[/quote']

I didn't understand the question? I'm 6 Weeks post op.

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Thank you. Life after bypass is so much better. Thanks for all the support and well wishes.

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I havent had my extra skin removed. I have extra skin but i hide it well. I'd like to have my skin removed in the future.

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You look fabulous

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Congratulations on the journey you have taken. You look absolutely amazing. I am 2.5 months post op and what an inspiration people like you are too me. Thank you for sharing.

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