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Its pretty bad when in counting down until monday so I can see the dr im more worried about getting these damn things out then I am about food

I don't know why they have to use staples on small incisions.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 325 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

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I don't know why they have to use staples on small incisions.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 325 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

I no I figured they would of sewed it or glued but no I have 15 staples

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Mine were glued and taped too. That looks painful' date=' but I have one that still hurts some. I would ice that to keep swelling and redness down. Ice has saved me this last few weeks.[/quote']

Omg stupid me I didnt even thank about ice im heading to the freezer now

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is this normal

I'm very sorry to see that. I personally never seen that. I have had a LOT of stitches and staples but, that looks not good.

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I'm very sorry to see that. I personally never seen that. I have had a LOT of stitches and staples but' date=' that looks not good.[/quote']

It doesnt feel so good how are you feeling after surgery

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Yeah it hurts but I have a appt. Monday do you thank it will be ok

Just keep a very close eye and make sure you don't get a temp on the area

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I'm addicted to sugar free popsicles. I don't think I've eaten this many in my life.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 325 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

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Victory of the day. I managed to get in my own bed!

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Newby to this site. Just had surgery on the 25th. Got out of surgery at 6:00 pm. On the 26th I was released at 1:30 pm. Had a long ride home, wish I would have stayed a little longer at the hospital. All in all though awesome experience so far. No trouble drinking Water or any other liquid. Had a little trouble with Protein Drink today, think I drank to much. I will learn though. Went into Surgery weighing 289.9. Have goal weight of 179. Look forward to reading all your post. This blog and support is great.

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I'm addicted to sugar free popsicles. I don't think I've eaten this many in my life.

HW 358 SW 344 CW 325 GOAL 200 surgery 4/11/13

They are good I buy them for my kids cus the other ones have to much sugar and calories

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Newby to this site. Just had surgery on the 25th. Got out of surgery at 6:00 pm. On the 26th I was released at 1:30 pm. Had a long ride home' date=' wish I would have stayed a little longer at the hospital. All in all though awesome experience so far. No trouble drinking Water or any other liquid. Had a little trouble with Protein drink today, think I drank to much. I will learn though. Went into Surgery weighing 289.9. Have goal weight of 179. Look forward to reading all your post. This blog and support is great.[/quote']

Welcome

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Newby to this site. Just had surgery on the 25th. Got out of surgery at 6:00 pm. On the 26th I was released at 1:30 pm. Had a long ride home' date=' wish I would have stayed a little longer at the hospital. All in all though awesome experience so far. No trouble drinking Water or any other liquid. Had a little trouble with Protein drink today, think I drank to much. I will learn though. Went into Surgery weighing 289.9. Have goal weight of 179. Look forward to reading all your post. This blog and support is great.[/quote']

We had surgery on the same day!

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We had surgery on the same day!

How are you doing so far? My pain is very manageable, just a little tender. I had 6 incisions all real small except one(about 2 1/2 inches). All healing up well. No problems with taking in Water. Been eating broth, auger free Jello and Popsicles, DR even said I could start puréed foods today. I thought it was a little too quick but I tried a couple bites of egg beaters and cottage cheese today and did great. I was surprised. I am concerned about getting enough Protein in me but that's about it

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How are you doing so far? My pain is very manageable' date=' just a little tender. I had 6 incisions all real small except one(about 2 1/2 inches). All healing up well. No problems with taking in Water. Been eating broth, auger free Jello and Popsicles, DR even said I could start puréed foods today. I thought it was a little too quick but I tried a couple bites of egg beaters and cottage cheese today and did great. I was surprised. I am concerned about getting enough Protein in me but that's about it[/quote']

I have mostly gas pain and one of my incisions (I had 7) is giving me greif. I have been on Clear Liquids since surgery am taking it all very slow but i got in ebough liquid today so I had some yogurt and it has been sitting well so tomorrow I am going to focus on protein.

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