Had surgery 7/6/16

[CMase 7]

I had the sleeve on the 6th! I am on liquids but they do not have to be clear. The gas bubbles are annoying but seem to be better. I feel the liquid going down, and it actually hurts right at the center of my chest/bra line, does anyone else have this? I am down 10 pounds since surgery. It hurts to laugh still but holding a pillow while coughing helps. Congrats to all of you! I'm excited to have found this ap and my sleeve buddies on the 5th and 6th!

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The gas bubbles were ridiculous so I doubled up on antacid meds that helped majorly. I also had a problem with my breast being so heavy so I keep a pillow against my chest lifting them up for now. Are you taking small sips?

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Yes I am taking small sips, I learned exactly how small after taking too many "large" sips! I have found the same with my breasts being heavy. I am sure as I heal that will ease. The pain is on the inside when I swallow but my dr assures me it will get better as I heal more!

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[CamJ83 25]

Had mine on 7/5 and besides still having a pain in my right side by my big incision i am feeling great. I have lost a total of 15 lbs and the scale goes down 1 to 2 lbs per day. I am drinking 3 ozs every two hours and I am walking 2 miles a day. I cannot be more excited with this journey I have undertaken. Good luck to you all.

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Wow you're walking that far! Good for you...my doctor said not to go anywhere near that until he says so. Keep up the good work!

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Don't want to risk blood clots. I had my procedure done at an outpatient facility and only received 1 shot before surgery for them. The walking really helps with the pain in my stomach and help releases gas.

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Wow you only got one blood thinner shot? How long did you stay in hospital? I was in the hospital for two days and they made me drink on the last day or they weren't going to release I got that bloo thinner shot at least 5 times.

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[taprice2 21]

I went in at 530am, had my hernia repaired and then sleeved at 7am and was back at my hotel by 2pm. I stayed overnight at a hotel because I leaved 2.5 hours from outpatient facility. My first movement was getting dressed and getting into the wheelchair to go to the car. Not complaining as this was the only way for my insurance would pay. Hence the reason I am walking so much and loving it. Hoping to increase to three miles next week. I am 1 week post-op today.

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[July6th sleever 56]

So I just had the sleeve and let me tell you I was a cranky woman in the hospital and first day home. The bubbling is so annoying but a friend told me to double up on antacid meds and that really helped. I find myself peeing quite often during the night as if I needed another reason to not be able to sleep. I'm so scared to cough, burp or laugh. Also I can't tell if I'm having hunger pains or what but this liquid thing is so boring I cannot wait to puree. I'm just really anxious to get back to normal even though I know that's a mile away...thank God for my fiance cause his encouragement helps me tremendously.

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I had mine 7/6/16 im down 18 lbs.... the gas is definatly the worse part

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[July6th sleever 56]

I had the sleeve on the 6th! I am on liquids but they do not have to be clear. The gas bubbles are annoying but seem to be better. I feel the liquid going down, and it actually hurts right at the center of my chest/bra line, does anyone else have this? I am down 10 pounds since surgery. It hurts to laugh still but holding a pillow while coughing helps. Congrats to all of you! I'm excited to have found this ap and my sleeve buddies on the 5th and 6th!

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You should ask ur dr about protonix its a life saver

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[milpreve 38]

I was also sleeved the 6th! I spent 2 nights in the hospital. In the mornings I take my omeprazole with "breakfast" (8 oz Fairlife chocolate milk) and do my Lovenox injection. Then I have 8 oz Water followed by "lunch" (Syntrax nectar fruit Protein packet mixed in 12 oz Water with ice cubes). After that I have more water or tea. "Dinner" is Unjury's chicken broth Protein powder mixed into a strained Soup. After dinner I'll have more water and/or tea. I'm on full liquids, but everything has to be thin enough to go through a juice pulp strainer my clinic gave me. I can't wait to be able to have thicker soups! I love thick Soups. It's a little boring, but it gets me over 50 oz of Protein and over 64 oz of water each day.

For gas I've been using a Gas-X strip. I hope I'm less gassy now that I've finally had my first bm today. Walking helps with the pain, as does a belly binder. When I need to sneeze, I hold a pillow against my left (more painful) side. I've been taking liquid Benadryl and liquid Allegra at bedtime to help with my allergies and sneezing, too. It's helped a treat!

Best luck to my surgery twins and neighbors!

[fancypants67 162]

GET YOURSELVES ABDOMINAL BINDERS YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW MUCH IT HELPS

What do you mean? Like Spanx or a Girdle?

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[soccergirl09 52]

I had the sleeve on the 6th! I am on liquids but they do not have to be clear. The gas bubbles are annoying but seem to be better. I feel the liquid going down, and it actually hurts right at the center of my chest/bra line, does anyone else have this? I am down 10 pounds since surgery. It hurts to laugh still but holding a pillow while coughing helps. Congrats to all of you! I'm excited to have found this ap and my sleeve buddies on the 5th and 6th!

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hey there! Sleeved on 7/7. Down 10lbs also. I also feel the pain in the same spot. Annoying. But better each day

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[CMase 7]

I had the sleeve on the 6th! I am on liquids but they do not have to be clear. The gas bubbles are annoying but seem to be better. I feel the liquid going down, and it actually hurts right at the center of my chest/bra line, does anyone else have this? I am down 10 pounds since surgery. It hurts to laugh still but holding a pillow while coughing helps. Congrats to all of you! I'm excited to have found this ap and my sleeve buddies on the 5th and 6th!

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hey there! Sleeved on 7/7. Down 10lbs also. I also feel the pain in the same spot. Annoying. But better each day

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Hey! Today marks a week for me and it was the least painful so far. I find I'm struggling with textures, yogurt and Protein shakes especially. I did break down and eat cottage cheese and that and chicken broth with Protein Powder has saved me! Hope your feeling well as tomorrow is a week for you!

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[soccergirl09 52]

Tomorrow I get to go to full liquids. Only Clear Liquids so far! Looking forward to it

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[CMase 7]

Tomorrow I get to go to full liquids. Only Clear Liquids so far! Looking forward to it

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It amazes me how everyone is told different things! I've already had cottage cheese, an egg, popsicles, and chicken broth with protien! Enjoy your "non-clear liquids"

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[CamJ83 25]

@@BrittLovesLife I just came from my first appointment and I'm down 20 lbs ????????????. On to purees!

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[BrittLovesLife 68]

@@BrittLovesLife I just came from my first appointment and I'm down 20 lbs . On to purees!

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Awesome! I just got back from my appointment too! I'm down 24 pounds and moved up to full liquids which is just like Protein shakes and such. Then 10 days (the 24th) I get to move up to purees! I'm so proud and happy for you!

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[CamJ83 25]

@@BrittLovesLife I just came from my first appointment and I'm down 20 lbs . On to purees!

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Awesome! I just got back from my appointment too! I'm down 24 pounds and moved up to full liquids which is just like Protein shakes and such. Then 10 days (the 24th) I get to move up to purees! I'm so proud and happy for you!

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Congrats! I'm so proud of you too, we're doing it. Can you eat Popsicles? Those things helped me a lot during liquid only. I drink powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury shakes the chocolate is awesome!

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[maldonado46435 19]

It will get better. Good luck