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Haven't taken pain meds since Surgery day on the 18th!

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I am still taking the tylenol 3 but at 1/2 the dosage with longer intervals. I get sore after moving around so much but I am moving around like normal now. I am also on nystatin as I got thrush from the oral pain meds. Anyone else have this?

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I have not taken Pain med since yesterday. I have been having some acid reflux. Is anyone taking something for it?

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I have not taken Pain med since yesterday. I have been having some acid reflux. Is anyone taking something for it?

Haven't had any because I had a hiatal hernia repair but I would take some Prilosec. They don't want that acid irritating things. Even though I had a hernia repair I'm still prescribed the Prilosec for 30 days.

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It's driving me mad not bring able to sleep on my front

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I know how you feel Rosie! Do you know for how long?

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You know, I don't. I wish I'd asked! I guess, when it feels comfortable? I'm going to wait at least until I take the surgical tape off I think

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Has anyone else named their new stomach? Mine is called Basil. He doesn't tolerate any nonsense and soon lets me know if he's not happy????

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I'm close to your sleeve date....May 20th.....but sure could use a buddy!!!

how are you doing post-op would love to have a buddy
I'm now 5 days post op, got most of my liquids in today but noticing more gas at night. I'm still sleeping in a recliner, but having not a lot of trouble getting around, so will try and switch to the bed tomorrow.

Had an emotional outburst to my kids this evening (6 and 9) when they came running into our room for movie night with sunflower seeds and bags of popcorn, I said something about stepping on the feed bags and had to put myself in timeout in the other room. Then had to apologize to them for lashing out. Felt terrible. Keep on eye on those emotions y'all, I'm the normally calm and logical one in the family. I'm going to time out about for the next couple months...

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Has anyone else named their new stomach? Mine is called Basil. He doesn't tolerate any nonsense and soon lets me know if he's not happy????

. Great idea Rosie, I think right now my stomach name will be GuRP (gurgling unpleasant reactionary pot). It's name will improve when it treats me better..????

How is everyone doing 5 days post op?

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New question: anyone still got their drains in place? If so, when are the coming out? Mines still there, had to change the bandage because it got wet, everything looks fine, but are supposed to continue to see drainage all the time or what? I'be got my follow up on Tuesday, I'm hoping it comes out then..

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Has anyone else named their new stomach? Mine is called Basil. He doesn't tolerate any nonsense and soon lets me know if he's not happy????

. Great idea Rosie, I think right now my stomach name will be GuRP (gurgling unpleasant reactionary pot). It's name will improve when it treats me better..????

How is everyone doing 5 days post op?

Lol good name:-)

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New question: anyone still got their drains in place? If so, when are the coming out? Mines still there, had to change the bandage because it got wet, everything looks fine, but are supposed to continue to see drainage all the time or what? I'be got my follow up on Tuesday, I'm hoping it comes out then..

I never had a drain so can't help on this one sorry. I have 4 ports and I'm meant to take the dressings off tomorrow for good. For some reason that makes me nervous as if I drink something, Water will come pouring out of them all???? I really have too much time on my hands to think too much at the moment...

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My surgery is May 20th. I am a bit nervous. Am in McAllen, TX

lily, how are you doing?

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New question: anyone still got their drains in place? If so, when are the coming out? Mines still there, had to change the bandage because it got wet, everything looks fine, but are supposed to continue to see drainage all the time or what? I'be got my follow up on Tuesday, I'm hoping it comes out then..

I never had a drain so can't help on this one sorry. I have 4 ports and I'm meant to take the dressings off tomorrow for good. For some reason that makes me nervous as if I drink something, Water will come pouring out of them all???? I really have too much time on my hands to think too much at the moment...
how are you doing Rosie? I'm fairly certain that if you take your dressings off and then drink a bottle of water in your garden you might pass as a sprinkler then if that true!!????

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