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Well, surgery went well. I started walking as soon as I was brought back to my room until the pain meds kicked in then I napped. Woke up for my lunch - broth, crystal light, and Jello. Walked again, slept more then drank more broth and jello. Getting fluids down doesn't seem to be an issue and the only really bad pain I had was in my shoulders from left over gas from surgery. Walking has definitely helped with that! If all is still good, I'll be discharged tomorrow. Thanks for all the well wishes! So far so good! I've made it to the losers bench!

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Good for you, doesn't it feel good to finally be post-op?

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Congratulations!!! I am 2 weeks out and am so glad I am post-op. No complications except my main incision did get a bit infected. Got it all cleared up today and starting puréed foods tomorrow!

Enjoy the journey. Drink your Water and walk!!!

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Good for you, doesn't it feel good to finally be post-op?

Most definitely! ^_^

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Congratulations! I'm joining you on the bench today, too!!! Happy healing!!

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Well, surgery went well. I started walking as soon as I was brought back to my room until the pain meds kicked in then I napped. Woke up for my lunch - broth, crystal light, and Jello. Walked again, slept more then drank more broth and Jello. Getting fluids down doesn't seem to be an issue and the only really bad pain I had was in my shoulders from left over gas from surgery. Walking has definitely helped with that! If all is still good, I'll be discharged tomorrow. Thanks for all the well wishes! So far so good! I've made it to the losers bench!

Congratulations! I'm hoping mine goes so well next week on Dec. 22nd. Kind of worried but posts like yours help calm me down a lot. Glad it went so well and best wishes!

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Congrats ???? I was sleeved on 12/11 and feels so good to have the surgery over and done with!

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