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6 Days Post Op

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My name is Peggy and I am 6 days Post op. I started stage 2 diet for breakfast and lunch. I sleep through the night without getting up for pain meds. During the day I go six hours between meds. I had the RYGB and the main spot does not give much pain its lower that I get pain when going from sitting to standing or standing to sitting. I am thinking its the connection to larger intestine, I follow up with doctor on Wednesday. Took the dogs for a walk this morning before it got hot. I add protien to everything even in first week so I feel pretty good. I am still talking naps but I know my body requires sleep to heal. Can't wait to see my body transform.
 
I'm not sure if this will help anybody. I use a topical pain cream with 4 percent lidocain for my knee. I am able to walk better after applying. Have arthritis. So I thought I would mention it. I know the incision site is tender . Just a little FYI
 
Thanks Diane. I have wanted this for so long so I am journaling my experience. I work fulltime as a Benefits Officer so I am able to work at home. I have shared my journey with co-workers I want to inspire others to make healthy choices for themselves. I plan to get online today and if pain is gone I will go in Monday for half a day. I plan to stop in Wed after doctor's appointment just to process a couple things. I spoke in front of 1900 people and saw the play back cant wait until next year when I will be half my size. I know no one sees my size but me so this journey has been for me and my health. I am planning a Disney trip next summer with three of my grandsons and I will be able to keep up with them. Currently I would not be able to due to the pain in my knees. That too should improve. 7
 
Yes you can mine is prescribed by my MD. It's called ancecream with 4% lidocain. I put it on 3-4 times a day if necessary. Mostly twice a day. It's a topical anesthetic cream.i can't live without it!!
 
Dogs and Cats said:
My name is Peggy and I am 6 days Post op. I started stage 2 diet for breakfast and lunch. I sleep through the night without getting up for pain meds. During the day I go six hours between meds. I had the RYGB and the main spot does not give much pain its lower that I get pain when going from sitting to standing or standing to sitting. I am thinking its the connection to larger intestine, I follow up with doctor on Wednesday. Took the dogs for a walk this morning before it got hot. I add protien to everything even in first week so I feel pretty good. I am still talking naps but I know my body requires sleep to heal. Can't wait to see my body transform.
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Hi Peggy! Congratulations on your surgery and wonderful to read your positivity and expectations for yourself! Can’t wait to see future updates. You seem to have recovered well, and I hope the lower pain heals or becomes tolerant.
What protein are you using to add to everything? What do you add it to? How does it taste?
 
Mama Bear. I order a sample of Unjure. I don't care for their drinks but the powders I added now to pudding and soup. Before I added to jello. Soups or brouth I just add a big serving teaspoon not a measuring spoon. Jello added a whole packet to big jello box. Pudding tried the small box with whole packet going back to big box. I now have cream of wheat and I add my premiere protien chocolate is the only one I like. It's 8 days from surgery down two pounds from preop weight. All the water weight they added to me finally gone. Hoping to go to work next week; worked 2 1/2 hours yesterday and then crashed. Of course, didn't help my part time assistant sent an email she was resigning that was a wasted 6 months if training.
 
Tomorrow I have my follow up with surgeon. Bowels finally have awaken no more stool softners. Yesterday I worked 2 1/2 hours then crashed until 530 pm. Today was better worked 2 hours and felt pretty good. No pain meds today just the chewable kids Tylenol this morning. Love hanging with my motley crew, my two dogs and two cats.
 
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