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Hi everyone, my name is Jessica and I just had surgery on June 30th. I am 31 and have 4 children. I weighed 244.5 the day of surgery and am wanting to get down to a healthy weight. My father passed away last year at 57 from heart disease related to his diabetes and it scared me to think of my genetic risks. I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy and was able to get rid of it with a 40lb weight loss but haven't been able to lose more. I am hopeful that the surgery will help me live a longer happier life but I also have fears about it. I am hoping to gain a friend on here that has experienced surgery around the same time as me so that I have a supportive buddy to talk to.

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Good luck to you and congrats on making a huge decision for your health. Research, follow your plan and read posts here! Keep us posted on your progress and ask questions anytime!

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Hello Jessica

I had my surgery June 30,2015 I'm thinking I'm five days out but the instruction the doctor gave me was day 1-3 clear liquid 4-7 full liquid with strained Soup. I'm still in a lot of pain everything going good so far I only get nausea when I take my Vitamins I found some that was chews but the other two I have to crush and it's not agreeing with my tummy by the way I was sleeved. We can be friends and go thru this together do you have a Facebook page it's a group there that very supportive

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Welcome Jessica, it's good to have you aboard!

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When you are feeling nausea get a small bag of ice and place it under your chin

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Hi all, I was also sleeved on June 30th. (8 days now) I had a rough start, nausea & vomiting for 3 days then things started getting better afterwards. I "thought" I was going to be able to go back to work right way, but my body & doctor said noooooo. So... Here at home drinking Protein Shakes, smoothies and broth!

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Hi Jessica,

I have some similarities to you and would love to be a weight loss buddy. I am also a mom (of 2) and am 42. I was 245 pounds on the day of surgery after losing 10 pounds on the pre-op liquids. My surgery was on June 29th, and I had a one night stay in the hospital.

So far, it has been difficult for me to get in the required Protein and liquids. My discomfort has been manageable, and the only meds I used after I came home were the Reglan, which I stopped after my one week check up yesterday), and Prilosec, which I will continue using as I wake up each day with a heartburn/GERD feeling. Hoping that goes away. Tomorrow is supposed to be my first day of pureed foods, but I am thinking of putting it off for one day, as I am taking my daughter to a concert and am reluctant to change my routine because of that:)

I will try to "friend" you or send you a private message, but we will see how it goes since I am pretty new to this forum!

E~

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