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Hi all, 

it has been 1 week since my panI, corset, trunk (whatever else was done) needless to say I feel like a ragdoll. Have one Drain in, hopefully that gets removed tomorrow. I have the binder which I have no issues with but how long do you

Hello everyone,had  the above done yesterday.  I know. im pushing it.  But how long were you guys in pain? 

 

They removed 12 lbs of excess skin.  The only real pain is from my Pani area. I'm able to walk around a bit. But lots of pain,

Hi everyone. Looks like I am set for surgery on Monday. Just curious on the recovery time and how much pain is involved? Any thing else that might help as well. Getting a bit nervous. 

Thanks. 

One year and all is well! Thank you to OH folks. - Never thought one year would come. But it came quick. Lost 122lbs since my surgery and feeling pretty good. Only issue is low iron and I'm supplementing like crazy. B-12 is actuall...

B-12 and Anemia - I haven't posted in awhile. Almost 10 months now since surgery down about 120. Everything is going ok. My recent labs have shown me being anemic. I have increased my iron intake ho...

When does food start tasting good - I'm about 8 weeks, lost 60 lbs. just had my Dr. Appt, I asked him when food, especially my favorite food start tasting as it did before. Nothing really tastes good. He told me i...

7 wks, Xmas parties not so good - So, at 7 weeks out, down 55lbs since my surgery, I am semi happy. On the other side of it, I'm getting my fluids in, trying to get my protein up, protein bars are now going down...

Multi Vitamin? - Really can't stand the chewable bariatric advantage multi, any suggestions out there. Is the men's multi different than the women's.  Thanks

No Energy! - Hi everyone. 3rd week post op and started puréed foods today, also started work this week as well. My question is I'm am soooo drained, is there anything I can do to assist. Tha...

One week post op, Full liquids - Hi everyone. One week post-op, completed. Doctor visit went well, 23lbs down since surgery, I know a lot of that was surgery weight, but still feel good about that. So now onto ful...

Weird smelling sensation. - I am 4 days post op trying to keep hydrated. Getting in around 50-60 ounces of fluid. Ok here's the question. I have a weird smelling sensation. Is this common. The smell of the br...

Third Day Post Op - Feeling a little better>great to be home and in my own bed. Drinking water, had a little bit of jello, but not hungry at all, and the b roth I had in hospital makes me sick just...

2 night in hospital - Thank you all for your post and for the board I too spend all day and night yesterday and part of this morning saying to myself why did I do this. The first night was rough real ro...

Tomorrow is the day! - After the months of tests and back and forth with appointments and insurance. I'm set for tomorrow at 745. Any tips to get through the stay at the hospital? First surgery, a little...

Ok almost time. - Looks like Thursday is still a go! I'm still a little confused on the protien intake post op. for example first day home on clear stage how do you get all the protien you need on 3...

New to group - I have been going through "the process" for awhile. Started with wanting to go with band, i was told that it was not the way to go, so i went the route of the sleeve then I was al...