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Kinda nervous but mostly excited. Trying to remember everything everyone told me. Any tips for right after surgery, maybe some things that worked that surprised you? Or anything people didn't tell you but you found worked for yourself? I'll take any info I can get!

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Woo hoo! Best of everything to you tomorrow!

Right after surgery? Pretty basic. As everyone says - walk and sip. and SLEEP! I found that once I got out of the hospital, I was more comfortable at first sleeping in my husband's recliner. I wasn't flat on my back and also felt supported on the sides and was less tempted to roll over on my side.

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Woo hoo! Best of everything to you tomorrow!
Right after surgery? Pretty basic. As everyone says - walk and sip. and SLEEP! I found that once I got out of the hospital, I was more comfortable at first sleeping in my husband's recliner. I wasn't flat on my back and also felt supported on the sides and was less tempted to roll over on my side.

Aww thank you so much! Ive been cleaning my house like crazy today I think its a nervous thing haha. Walk and sip and sleep! Got it. Thanks a bunch !

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Just now, ThatgirlEmLo said:


Aww thank you so much! Ive been cleaning my house like crazy today I think its a nervous thing haha. Walk and sip and sleep! Got it. Thanks a bunch !

It seems like it should be more complicated, but I was pretty tired for a few days, getting over the anesthesia.

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I'm a big worrier so that helps. And I figured I would need to rest but everyone keeps telling me to keep moving so I'm torn.

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Do what you think you need to do to get ready, rest if you can now because after surgery you'll be having it necessary to move every hour or so, keeps the likelihood of blood clots down, gets rid of the gas in your abdominal cavity, and if you are getting enough fluids in you'll be tinkeling lots. One lady claimed she had as many potty breaks as late stage pregnancy and she didn't get a cute baby out of the deal this time. When you scurry around like you are pre-baby they call it a nesting syndrome, what you are displaying now? Tying- up-loose-ends-itis, for lack of a better name. Ah kid ---we do[emoji173]you bunches!

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Yes! Thats exactly it I feel like I am nesting but its for myself lol! Thank you for your advice and the laugh [emoji1][emoji173]

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sleep when you can! My hospital routine was sleep, sip, walk, pee. The only thing I can mention that was horrible for me was ice Water. It felt like knives! Room temperature was so good.

I’m 6 days post op and have had a great recovery so far. Not to my liquid daily goals, but working on it! Better each day!

Best of luck!!


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That was actually a question I had about the Water so thank you so much! You saved me so much pain haha! This day before surgery clear liquid diet is killing me all I see and hear about is food! Congrats to you! Keep up the great work!! Thank you thank you [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

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I'm a big worrier so that helps. And I figured I would need to rest but everyone keeps telling me to keep moving so I'm torn.

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You’ll need to move just to get that gas out! No other way :/

You’ll do great! See you on other side!


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 175
CW 184
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Thats so sweet of you! This app has been such a huge help! I am so grateful for all of your responses! Thanks again! [emoji173]

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You got this!! It will All be over before you know if. Get ready for your new life! The first few weeks are so exciting..I was so excited to wake up each morning to see how much weight I lost overnight..haha. Good luck!!


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Yes! Thats exactly it I feel like I am nesting but its for myself lol! Thank you for your advice and the laugh [emoji1][emoji173]

You are having your rebirth. Take care of yourself.


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You got this!! It will All be over before you know if. Get ready for your new life! The first few weeks are so exciting..I was so excited to wake up each morning to see how much weight I lost overnight..haha. Good luck!!








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