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I am 4 months out from surgery. I didn't have a hernia repair so my discomfort was minimal, mainly just gas pain for a couple of days. I also had a hard time meeting my Water and Protein goals for a few weeks but my doctor said it was to be expected and soon after I was able to get more in as I healed. Good luck to everyone!

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Hello! I just got sleeved on 10/9/15, exactly one year after my wife :D. I had a hiatal hernia repair, though. I was starting to think the pain I was experiencing was abnormal, but after scrolling, I see it's not. <_< Ahhhh! I have noticed that it is decreasing in pain and frequency so I will take everyone's word that it will go away at some point.

So, this is my sixth day out of surgery and fourth day home. I'm having trouble meeting my Fluid and Protein intake. I can get in about 45 oz of fluids which is broken up between 1 premade shake, flavored water and about 1/2 cup of Soup. That's a far cry from my physician's goal of 64 oz of fluids and 60 grams of Protein. Where are you guys with your intake or can you recall what it was around this time after surgery?

I think it took me a good 2 weeks to hit 60gms protein & 64ounce fluids. Just keep trying to do better each day.

The gas pain comes later :( Keep walking though :)

I never had any gas pain. If she's not experiencing any, it may not happen to her. Not everyone gets it.

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Stay the course! I am ten days post up and have ony achieved 64 oz fluids twice. I cant seem to get 64 oz of fluids AND 60 gms of Protein on the same day so I try to get the 60 of protein and 48 oz fluids.

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Hello! I just got sleeved on 10/9/15, exactly one year after my wife :D. I had a hiatal hernia repair, though. I was starting to think the pain I was experiencing was abnormal, but after scrolling, I see it's not. <_< Ahhhh! I have noticed that it is decreasing in pain and frequency so I will take everyone's word that it will go away at some point.

So, this is my sixth day out of surgery and fourth day home. I'm having trouble meeting my Fluid and Protein intake. I can get in about 45 oz of fluids which is broken up between 1 premade shake, flavored water and about 1/2 cup of Soup. That's a far cry from my physician's goal of 64 oz of fluids and 60 grams of Protein. Where are you guys with your intake or can you recall what it was around this time after surgery?

I think it took me a good 2 weeks to hit 60gms protein & 64ounce fluids. Just keep trying to do better each day.

The gas pain comes later :( Keep walking though :)

I never had any gas pain. If she's not experiencing any, it may not happen to her. Not everyone gets it.

I never had gas pain as well. It's different for every patient.

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Hello guys!! Just got my clearance to see the surgeon to schedule my surgery! Hoping for mid November from what my doctor says...lots of great info here, glad to see everyone doing well and staying encouraged!

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Hello Everyone,

I'm scheduled to be sleeved on November 17th in Columbia, SC and I'm very excited. A little nervous, but I GOT this????

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Just wanted to say I finally reached 100 pounds lost today! I was sleeved on 10/7/14. Didn't happen by my surgiversary as I hoped but that was definitely due to me. Just happy to finally have hit this goal and now on to the next.

Good luck to everyone starting their journey! It's not easy and not fun but it will be so worth it.

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@@Redvet2415 Im from STL but I currently reside in ATX Austin, TX Surgery is next Thurs Nov 5 2015

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​Hello ladies!! I am half African American half Puerto Rican ... I will be sleeved on the 5th of November coming up I am so nervous but excited as well!!!! Love this thread!

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Hello everyone, where is everyone from, I live in Bear, Delaware and I look forward to having my surgery in March 2016.

I'm not too far away. I'm in Philly.

​Hello ladies!! I am half African American half Puerto Rican ... I will be sleeved on the 5th of November coming up I am so nervous but excited as well!!!! Love this thread!

Are you North or South Jersey?

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@@BLERDgirl I'm in North jersey about 25 minutes from the city (NYC)

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