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I was sleeved on December 5th. I honestly don't remember much about the first day but I did wake up in recovery in a lot of pain. I stayed in recovery for hours because my blood pressure kept rising and dropping. The first day was horrible because the pain medicine made me nauseous and I put too much pressure on myself to get liquids and Protein in. I kept feeling like I was failing because I couldn't drink anything. After they switched my pain medicine and gave me some stronger nausea meds I was able to drink finally but I still had to take it very slow. I guess I didn't prepare myself enough preop for how slow I would have to sip.

I came home two days after surgery and I have been trying to take it easy these last few days. I haven't taken any of the pain meds since I've been home but I did take Gas X on day 3 because I felt so bloated an uncomfortable. My biggest incision started to bother me four days post op so I just kept a heating pad on it and that really helped. Since then I have just been trying to get all my liquids and protein in but I'm not there yet and I'm learning to just try as hard as I can and not force it. I see my doctor tomorrow for my follow up and I should be switched to purees but I'm no where near ready for pureed foods. I will stay on liquids until I feel like my body can tolerate it.

I haven't noticed much weight loss yet maybe because I'm still a little swollen from surgery. The number on the scale keeps changing but I believe I'm down a couple of pounds since my surgery date and I lost 16 pounds on my pre-op diet.

Good Luck to everyone who is headed in this week I'm sure you all will do great!

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Everyone going in to surgery- if you feel nauteous TELL THEM! There is iv fluids they can give you, pills they can give you, and a patch that goes behind your ear. It literally saved me day 1. I woke up so dizzy and as soon as they gave me mess I felt like a million bucks. You are your own advocate! Insist they give you something it they don't offer. So many people make me sad thinking it's just something they have to suffer through as part of it. It's not! They can help you feel better fast! Also an ice cold wet rag in the face is a game changer too if you feel queezy

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December 14th

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Hey Jennifer!

I'm having my VSG on December 14th too! Good luck to you!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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December 14

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Hi ncqt!

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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December 14 and can't wait!

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I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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Mine is dec 14th!

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Hi justabitunique!

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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December 14

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I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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December 14

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Hi AnnieM22

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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I'm up and outdoors shopping

I feel great.

Slowly Walk walk walk it makes a big difference.

I am scheduled for 12/14 and it's starting to get real. So glad you're doing so well! Makes me hopeful!

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Hey Julia.

I'm having my surgery on December 14 too! Good luck!

Don't look back, turn the page, and let your next chapter begin!

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