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Day 4 post op vsg over here. It hurts less today to walk and move around. I slept in my bed for the first night instead of the recliner. I started my morning off with half a fairlife Protein Shake (this next part is probably TMI, sorry 💩) and about 10 minutes later was struck with the most intense diarrhea of my life! I'm talking doubled over, whole body sweating, crying in stomach cramp agony. It was my first post-op bowel movement, and may have been worse because I also had my gallbladder removed. It was followed by an emotional breakdown where I just sat and cried and questioned every choice that led me to this moment. I don't regret having WLS, but I am having a difficult time reminding myself that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. A little tip I found (if your new stomach can tolerate cold liquid) is to freeze gatorade zero into popsicles! I ordered 4oz popsicle molds on Amazon and find it much easier to suck on a popsicle than sip 4oz right now.

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10 minutes ago, raspberrylime said:

Day 4 post op vsg over here. It hurts less today to walk and move around. I slept in my bed for the first night instead of the recliner. I started my morning off with half a fairlife Protein Shake (this next part is probably TMI, sorry 💩) and about 10 minutes later was struck with the most intense diarrhea of my life! I'm talking doubled over, whole body sweating, crying in stomach cramp agony. It was my first post-op bowel movement, and may have been worse because I also had my gallbladder removed. It was followed by an emotional breakdown where I just sat and cried and questioned every choice that led me to this moment. I don't regret having WLS, but I am having a difficult time reminding myself that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. A little tip I found (if your new stomach can tolerate cold liquid) is to freeze gatorade zero into popsicles! I ordered 4oz popsicle molds on Amazon and find it much easier to suck on a popsicle than sip 4oz right now.

So sorry you are having a tough time! I am also struggling. I'm on day 12 right now. I also had pretty intense diarrhea a few days after surgery! Idk maybe stomach still adjusting. Early days are hard! Hang in there!

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Had my surgery Thursday. Not gonna lie it’s been rough, please tell me it gets better 😭 I think it’s just gas pain but swallowing Water is hard, the pills are just torture. Only spent a night in the hospital and back home now.

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5 hours ago, Jeanniebug said:

Yay! My last hurdle is today. I have to go get a Covid test. That's the final step, then surgery on Tuesday! :)

Best wishes for Tuesday, wow we're nearly bariatric twins

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4 hours ago, raspberrylime said:

Day 4 post op vsg over here. It hurts less today to walk and move around. I slept in my bed for the first night instead of the recliner. I started my morning off with half a fairlife Protein Shake (this next part is probably TMI, sorry 💩) and about 10 minutes later was struck with the most intense diarrhea of my life! I'm talking doubled over, whole body sweating, crying in stomach cramp agony. It was my first post-op bowel movement, and may have been worse because I also had my gallbladder removed. It was followed by an emotional breakdown where I just sat and cried and questioned every choice that led me to this moment. I don't regret having WLS, but I am having a difficult time reminding myself that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. A little tip I found (if your new stomach can tolerate cold liquid) is to freeze gatorade zero into popsicles! I ordered 4oz popsicle molds on Amazon and find it much easier to suck on a popsicle than sip 4oz right now.

This too shall pass! Hopefully your body will adjust quickly. Great tip about the popsicles. Thanks!

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My surgery is scheduled for 24 Oct. Still doesn’t entirely feel real! It seems like I read everything available in terms of information and advice and now that it’s around the corner it’s like my mind is going blank. Does anyone know what I mean?

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12 minutes ago, Snetsky said:

My surgery is scheduled for 24 Oct. Still doesn’t entirely feel real! It seems like I read everything available in terms of information and advice and now that it’s around the corner it’s like my mind is going blank. Does anyone know what I mean?

Yes, absolutely! Even 4 days post op I still have moments where I'm like "huh, I really did this!?" It's starting to feel more real as the days go by. Best of luck to you and I wish you a smooth sailing recovery

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I am new here and I had my sleeve done 10.7.22 and have lost 39 pounds since my surgery day.. wondering what people do exercise wise to keep the weight off and to continue to loose?

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12 minutes ago, lussa said:

Have to go to the ER 😕

I hope everything is okay….it does get better for sure. Swallowing is tough the first two weeks. Crush everything. pills are not tolerated well. I nearly ended up in the ER over ONE gelcap. Gas and diarrhea go with the territory but it is no fun - it’s not unusual to resort to poise pads or another heavy duty pad for poop accidents. Keep us posted.

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3 hours ago, Snetsky said:

My surgery is scheduled for 24 Oct. Still doesn’t entirely feel real! It seems like I read everything available in terms of information and advice and now that it’s around the corner it’s like my mind is going blank. Does anyone know what I mean?

Yes! I'm scheduled for Tuesday. It's so surreal... I kind of feel like I'm in a dream, or something.

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1 hour ago, apollock64 said:

I am new here and I had my sleeve done 10.7.22 and have lost 39 pounds since my surgery day.. wondering what people do exercise wise to keep the weight off and to continue to loose?

You're only a week out. You really should clear exercise with your surgeon. However, walking is usually a safe thing to do.

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1 hour ago, lussa said:

Have to go to the ER 😕

I hope you're okay!

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Arrived in Turkey and was picked up by my interpreter. Was allowed pizza before beginning my 24 hour food and Water fast.

Had my chest x-ray, blood taken for tests and my first blood thinner shot.

EKG in the morning and if all is well, surgery is around 11 am. This is really happening!!

I got to visit with another patient when I arrived who was going home tomorrow to the UK. Feeling very confident now, will be so hard to sleep.

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