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Can you share what your first few days after surgery are like? I am having surgery on Dec 23 and what to know what my Christmas will be like.

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Honestly my first week was not bad at all. I was a little sore but I have had several major surgeries and I knew what to expect and have a high tolerance for pain. I just found myself slowly sipping a lot of fluids for the first week. That is the most important thing besides getting up and walking. Most of your pain comes from they gas the pump into you expand your stomach. If you use GAS X, which I am sure they will recommend, that will make you more comfortable. I also used hot packs and when I got home a heating pad. But really they best thing is walk, walk, walk and lots of fluids. Stay hydrated!

The time goes fast and so do the results! Good luck and keep us posted!

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For me it was not bad at all. I had two nights in the hospital and then when I got home I just took it easy. I took pain meds on schedule for a few days and that helped. I sipped and sipped cold Water and hot tea. I rested. I was back at work in two weeks.

All in all, it was one of the easiest surgeries I had. Much less pain than c-sections, gall bladder or hernia.

I'm 22 months post surgery down 135 lbs. Best decision yet!

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My first week sucked! I was sore, couldn't drink much, dehydrated, sleeping in the recliner , and not the least bit thrilled with my decision to have surgery. Every day was better than the last and by 8 days after surgery I felt like a new person. Just remember if it starts out rough, it does get better. I am just over 2 weeks out and you would never know I had surgery that recently. I hope you have an easy and quick recovery and good luck on your surgery!

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Hi! My first two days were easy in the hospital. I went home day three and had pain. By day five I was good. Everyday there after it got better. The more I walked the better I felt.

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