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I want to know peoples experience with pain after surgery. Kinda scared!!!

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I had none and took myself off my pain meds 2 days after surgery.

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I had very little pain afterward. I was up and walking a few hours after surgery and only used the pain meds they gave me for about a day and a half. Used liquid Tylenol for a couple of days after that. Most people I know that have had this surgery laparoscopically experienced minimal pain. One friend who had to have an open surgery experienced a bit more pain and was on pain meds for about five days.

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Thanks guys. I'm so anxious I can't stand it!!! I hope my surgery date is soon!!

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I have another question. I've been overweight all my life and I know that my skin has been stretched to the max! how did you deal with all the extra skin after you lost all that weight (lostinthought)?

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My surgery is Monday.. Getting a little worried if I am doing the right thing..

What kind if Protein powder are you using after surgery?

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