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Day two post op and feeling ok. I came home yesterday and took a few naps. Today, I'm feeling much better. The nausea and gas pains are minimal. Still sore but haven't had to take pain meds since I left the hospital.

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Sounds like you are right on track. By week one you'll be a new person. Good job!

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Day 4 post op update- I am feeling pretty good. I have only had nausea the day after surgery, and only for a little while. The pain is minimal, although my right incision (where they took my stomach out) is pretty sore. I've been wearing a binder on my belly since surgery and I feel that has helped quite a bit. My doc only wants me focusing on clear fluids this week, so that makes it easy to meet my fluids goal (64 ounces). I gained 6 pounds after surgery, but have lost all of that plus another 5! And the best part is, I'm not even hungry! Definitely recommend taking small sips of Water, etc. bigger sips get stuck and are painful. TMI Alert- I was able to have a BM 2 days post op, thank goodness. Gas x strips definitely help with gas. Well, there is my update. I will update in a few days.

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Sounds like your body and attitude are doing great. Yay!!!! Keep it up!

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Ok, Week one post op results:

Day of surgery- 276

Day after surgery- 282 (gained 6 lbs during surgery)

Current Weight- 263

I don't count the 6 pounds I gained and lost from surgery, so 13 pounds down from surgery in week 1. I'm definitely happy so far. Just minor soreness, no real hunger, and no nausea. Can't wait to see where I'll be in a few months. I just can't believe that two weeks ago, I weighed in at 290 (First day of pre-op diet, which was only one week).

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Yay! I bet you feel amazeballs! Happy for you. Well done!

As for me, feeling great! No hunger but also no energy. I run around the house all day but need to get out and walk more. Don 11.3 since June 1. Whoooop!

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@@Sleeve it to Beaver Awesome job! I have bouts of energy, then get tired. Luckily I've been able to take a nap everyday:)

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Hi Heather, hope all went well. I went thru my surgery on June 8th. All went well and even though I am still in phase one as you are I know this was the right choice. Hopefully all went well with you and that you make this journey a success! Good luck!

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Thanks. I have no regrets. I know these phases are only temporary and hopefully it will allow me some time to mentally prepare for all of the changes coming my way.

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Hi Heather, hope all went well. I went thru my surgery on June 8th. All went well and even though I am still in phase one as you are I know this was the right choice. Hopefully all went well with you and that you make this journey a success! Good luck!

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How are you doing?

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Doing well Heather thank you. One more week on the liquid phase to go. Yes, I also need to prepare for more of the mental changes coming my way. The hardest piece I have dealt with is drinking enough as I really haven't felt like it so far. It is hot here in PA and with exercising the need to drink is crucial. Hopefully you are having a good day and while I don't really know your whole journey, I'm proud to took the steps to be a healthier you. I've noticed in my journey support and friendship goes a long way.

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@@Sleeve it to Beaver I am doing wonderful, how about you?

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Ok, 1 month post-op update. I consider myself one of the lucky ones who have been able to eat everything (on plan and healthy) with no issues. No nausea, no trouble getting stuff down, etc. Nothing has changed for me taste wise, everything tastes the same as it did before surgery. I have had no heartburn issues, although I do take prilosec every night, also before surgery. The bariatric Vitamins are disgusting (I got the capsules) so I will be trying to find new ones. I can't gag those down everyday for the rest of my life lol. So, time for stats.

June 1st- Start of pre-op diet- 290

June 7th-Day of surgery- 276

July 7th- Current weight-253

I did hit the dreaded stall for a week and a half, but started slowly going down again (which I'm ok with). My only real struggle is trying to get my 64 ounces of Water in. I knew it would be a struggle since I am never thirsty, and was like that before surgery. I usually hit my goal or pretty close, but it is a chore. How is everyone else doing?

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