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10 minutes ago, heidi_jo said:

October 25th!

Me too!

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7 hours ago, happyhappyjoyjoy said:

Don't feel bad y'all. I had the same pain and same regrets. I was resentful at first because everyone else I read about seemed to have no pain after surgery, but I was writhing around like a shot deer. However I'm a week post surgery and I do feel significantly better. I didn't have any of the issues swallowing that most people do so I have been drink and doing some light eating. I think once you get passed the pain and the liquid diet you'll be fine. Protein Shakes for 3 weeks will make anyone crazy lol. Just blame it on the shakes! STAY STRONG.

Thanks for the advice. Last night I was struggling with my fever and the pain. I think I had just let the pain get too high before I took any tylenol. The tylenol still isn't doing a great job at keeping the pain down. I almost feel like I'm being punished for having this surgery? Idk... I can definitely relate to the shot deer. It feels like I was hit by a semi truck and stabbed 5 times. I'm trying to walk out this gas pain in my back, but it's just not coming out. Had to call the office this morning because they never called in my lovanox shots... *sigh* I really wouldn't recommend the program here in Kernersville NC. I feel like they have too many patients to keep up with. After surgery my surgeon prescribed me dilaudid, but I cant have that due to it causing cardiac arrest back in Feb. So I had to wait HOURS for pain medicine until he was finished with another surgery. Then he came up and told me I wasn't walking enough when I was throwing up blood and in so much pain I couldn't think straight. I had already walked like .75 of a mile too when he said that. I think I'm just really disappointed with the care I've gotten.

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14 hours ago, Alytastical said:

I'm gonna be honest with ya'll. I had my sleeve done on the 9th, around 7AM. That was the most pain I've ever been in, in my life. And I've had a c section after 24 hours of natural labor WHILE I had Hellp syndrome which means that my liver was failing. That was a BREEZE compared to this... It's day 3 now and it still hurts to swallow, but I'm home now and trying to get liquids in. They didn't prescribe me any pain medication, other than 500MG over the counter tylenol so I feel like my pain is just getting back up there. I walked 2 1/2 miles the first day and 4 miles yesterday. Gas pain is still intense in my back. Kind of regretting getting this done, but I'm praying it will all be worth it in the end. Just trying to mentally push trough these next couple of weeks.

I am sorry you are feeling so poorly. I had my surgery on the 10th and am worse today (day 2 postop) but nowhere near as bad as you. my doctor wanted me to walk 10 minutes every hour but i can't imagine even walking a mile like this. Maybe not walking as much will cause you less pain. I can' t imagine not having pain medication. I am trying not to take mine (only 1/2 pill in 24 hours) but it is nice to know it is there. also my doctor gave me a pill for preventing throat spasm that makes it hard to swallow. Maybe you can call your doc and ask for a pill for that. Hope you feel better

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8 hours ago, amb052492 said:

I just got home last night from the hospital, I was sleeved 10/10. My right side has a stabbing terrible pain and I feel like I'm going to pass out if I move. Has anyone else experienced this? It's scaring me. I felt fine in the hospital, just a little sore, but it's gotten a lot worse. I wonder if it is just gas causing this.

I was also sleeved 10/10. I have some right sided pain but he did a liver biopsy so I attribute it to that. Mine is not as bad as yours though. I would definintely call your doctor. even if it is normal for you The doctor could reassure you and if not he can check it out .

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I had my surgery Monday 10/9/2017. I recently started a new job so I returned today (would not recommend & has someone drive me) its a desk job so I am taking it easy. My biggest issue is the gas pain in the chest and trying to take in my liquids. I am walking and soar.

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8 hours ago, amb052492 said:

I just got home last night from the hospital, I was sleeved 10/10. My right side has a stabbing terrible pain and I feel like I'm going to pass out if I move. Has anyone else experienced this? It's scaring me. I felt fine in the hospital, just a little sore, but it's gotten a lot worse. I wonder if it is just gas causing this.

Was your gallbladder removed? Please get in touch with your doc. Gallbladder and appendix are both on the right, so I'd double check with the medical professionals. Better safe than sorry.

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On 9/21/2017 at 2:19 AM, JustBeachy said:


Ditto! I will be in Mexico: Piedras Negras with Dr Alvarez at Endobariatric.

you can follow Dr. Alvarez on SnapChat. Look him up gmoalvarez. He snaps his surgeries, pretty cool.

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On 10/11/2017 at 2:49 PM, heather33 said:

I'm new here and my surgery is on Monday 10/16!

I am 10-16 too! Where you getting yours done.

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Yes I had the same throbbing on my right side. Except I only felt it when I stood still standing up. If i was moving it wasn't bad. It was totally gone by day 3. Welcome to the first week of only liquids. I've been so miserable..i start pureed foods tomorrow

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Gastric Sleeve Operation 8am Thursday successful.

Stayed in recovery ward after op from 9am until after 1pm Thursday.

Came to ICU 2pm Thursday and will depart about 11:25 today for the ward after my shower.

No serious pain to speak of (which is good).

Just being disconnected from the machines that go ‘bing’ right now.

Uninspiring Breakfast = one mug of Orchy clear apple juice and one mug of Cottee’s no-sugar GI lime mix up. Yay!

Few meds, in reality. Two Panadol at 4am and 9am. Had my BP meds and a nexium.

The nurse said my self medicator button was only presses 5 times by me from 2pm Th until 8am today.

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It’s now 11:15am on Friday 13th in eastern Australia.

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