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Pebulz have you tried a heating pad? I've heard that helps with pain.

No i dont have one im gonna have to get one cause someone else suggested it last night

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Give tips please ....im in so much pain tonight :(

I used the pain meds, a heating pad, and really isolated which muscle was pulled and worked really hard not to use it. I think making smart moves was the most important thing to help with being able to get some rest last night. But, I do have to say that getting up this am was REALLY hard to do. I wanted to sleep so bad, and I did sleep. But not moving for so many hours in a row sure caused pain when I did move. Now I am back to the chair. Ugh...

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I used the pain meds' date=' a heating pad, and really isolated which muscle was pulled and worked really hard not to use it. I think making smart moves was the most important thing to help with being able to get some rest last night. But, I do have to say that getting up this am was REALLY hard to do. I wanted to sleep so bad, and I did sleep. But not moving for so many hours in a row sure caused pain when I did move. Now I am back to the chair. Ugh...[/quote']

I am kinda stuck in bed i sit up alot but i have ALOT of stairs and the bathroom is upstairs and coming up the stairs hurts so bad i cry when i do it .....so i stay upstairs most of the time my hubby comes up to help me and bring me meds drinks etc....i try to get up at least every hour and walk if not im so sore

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I made Peanut Butter my meal 2 ozs

Mm PB! Its on my no no list: (

HW: 258 SW:?? CW: 242 SD:4/11/13 Twitter: and Instagram: @skinnyjess2013

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No i dont have one im gonna have to get one cause someone else suggested it last night

My heating pad saved my life....once I started using it I almost never needed pain meds, it was awesome!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

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My heating pad saved my life....once I started using it I almost never needed pain meds' date=' it was awesome!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6[/quote']

Just got one dropped off so im trying it now

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Mm PB! Its on my no no list: (

HW: 258 SW:?? CW: 242 SD:4/11/13 Twitter: and Instagram: @skinnyjess2013

As lonh as its creamy its on my stage 2 starter

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Sorry I haven't informed anyone...just trying to get through the rough part. I'm doing great! Still have mild pain once and again. I take one pain pill (norco) and one Tylenol. I'm eating broth Popsicle's, juice mixed with Water and SF Jello. My hubby is straining Soup since it is tastier than regular broth. I sleep in the recliner and I walk often. Was really bloaty and had to deal with the gas pains (no fun.) but after my first BM the bloat was much better. The plumbing works great! ???? Anyway they ran into a hernia and the dr fixed that too. This has truly been a breeze. I've had a lot of support and prayers and of corse all of you. I did come home and had a moment of realization. I had a good cry. Just taking in everything that just happened and the pain and bloat, etc... Was just a lot to take in. But I am ready to embrace this journey now and can already feel a difference. I woke up this morning and watered my garden! It's great to be a looser!

HW 317 SW 303

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am

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Sorry I haven't informed anyone...just trying to get through the rough part. I'm doing great! Still have mild pain once and again. I take one pain pill (norco) and one Tylenol. I'm eating broth Popsicle's' date=' juice mixed with Water and SF Jello. My hubby is straining Soup since it is tastier than regular broth. I sleep in the recliner and I walk often. Was really bloaty and had to deal with the gas pains (no fun.) but after my first BM the bloat was much better. The plumbing works great! ?de09 Anyway they ran into a hernia and the dr fixed that too. This has truly been a breeze. I've had a lot of support and prayers and of corse all of you. I did come home and had a moment of realization. I had a good cry. Just taking in everything that just happened and the pain and bloat, etc... Was just a lot to take in. But I am ready to embrace this journey now and can already feel a difference. I woke up this morning and watered my garden! It's great to be a looser!

HW 317 SW 303

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am[/quote']

Glad your doing so well i wish i felt that great but glad u do :)

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Is any one else feeling fatigued after what seems like slight exertion. I have had to take a nap everyday. I go to sleep at night at a reasonable hour. I get up at 8 am most mornings. I am 2 weeks post op. I figured by now I would be over taking naps.

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Is any one else feeling fatigued after what seems like slight exertion. I have had to take a nap everyday. I go to sleep at night at a reasonable hour. I get up at 8 am most mornings. I am 2 weeks post op. I figured by now I would be over taking naps.

Im only 5 days post op and feel crappy most the time

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When can we have regular food

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When can we have regular food

My question too. The food my family is eating smells so good! I wanted to take a bite if that pork chop chew it up at least and then spit it out...lol but I didn't. But boy food smells so good!

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am

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I used the pain meds' date=' a heating pad, and really isolated which muscle was pulled and worked really hard not to use it. I think making smart moves was the most important thing to help with being able to get some rest last night. But, I do have to say that getting up this am was REALLY hard to do. I wanted to sleep so bad, and I did sleep. But not moving for so many hours in a row sure caused pain when I did move. Now I am back to the chair. Ugh...[/quote']

I used the pain meds, but slowly weaned away from them. I use the heating pad more and walk a few times a day, but stay close to home. I get that rumbly tummy and I'm headed for the door. That let's me know I've walked too much. I say get a lot of rest, maybe elevate your legs a little and sleep.

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My question too. The food my family is eating smells so good! I wanted to take a bite if that pork chop chew it up at least and then spit it out...lol but I didn't. But boy food smells so good!

Surgery date 4/18/13 @ 7:30 am

Its driving me nuts I want food so bad it was also a pork chop that almost got me I cant believe how much Im missing food

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