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Even with liquids, something will come out.

I was on liquids for 2 weeks also. But my doctor made me do it 2 days before and just clear liquids the day before. Good luck, see you on the other side

Congrats. See you on the other side

I had it bad today. Felt like a balloon that was about to pop. Having uncomfortable gas in my shoulder that will NOT go away.

I joined your blog so I can watch ya'll progress. I think that its great that both of you are doing it together. Praying for yall

My preacher came by afterward and sat with my husband while I was beening transfered to recovery. He is a great guy. He has seen me in through a lot. I work with the youth, so I go along on all the trip, like to beach trip and snow skiing. He told me that I looked better the day od surgery then the day at the water park. LOL If you have someone to come visit you, try to ask them to be positive toward you before hand. I knew he would joke with me. So I knew it would be good. My BFF came by to see me, but I don't remember her being there. I talked to her once I got home. She came and got me yesterday and took me to see Christmas lights and brought me a unsweet tea. She is the BEST. Tried to surround your self with positive people. If you do experience negative remarks. Ignore them, because in a few month, you can throw the weight lose in their face. LOL

Good Morning everyone, Today is my 3 days of post-op mark, I feel good. The gas is finally gone. A hint for those whose stomach os sore afterwards lay a low heating pad on there. It helps tremendously. When you feel the gas come on, drink something hot, like broth, some say applesider( sugarfree). They help alot. Walking will be your best friend. I was told I could have sugar free pudding, apple sauce, jello, and light yogurt. I have a all fruit popsicle in the evening. I am also allowed to drink my protein shakes. These keep me from getting hungry. LOTS of LIQUIDS. The day after my surgery, I drank so much water I thought my eyeballs would float. SOme one on here recommended Benifiber. I have used it once to start the process, it helps also. Gas X and Maalox are my right hand man. Today I am trying to not to have to take my pain meds. We will see how that goes. LOL Today my family is having a Christmas dinner, not only will I not get to eat but it is the first holiday we will have without my mom. She died on Oct. 23. SO, today if I hadnt had this done. I would of been a stress eater and eating to much. I am very much a stress eater. I am praying for will power today. I am going to eat some milked down mash potatoes, and a sugar free pudding. My brother is making me sugar free tea, so splenda has also became my new friend. I am carrying around a a small container of it now. LOL The website and the Facebook site has helped me tremendously. I check here ALL through out the day. E

Aj210. If those no hernia repair, then it will depend on the work that you do. You will be gassy, the next day and will need somewhere to let it loose. LOL. I hope you willbe fine. PJ384, I know the feelings you are having. I was SO excited. I had my husband take pictures of me in a bathig suit , and measured myself so I can have something to go back to compare. I am day 3 of Post-op and I feel fine. All the gas is gone.

My pain is in my shoulder. Got out of house, not feeling that good this evening

I am going to get out of the house today. Hopefully will be okay.

kll274, The protein shakes that the dr. suggested, Oh Yea. They have good taste to them. I will try the Special K one to see how I like it. Thx

Creoleprincess, That is what I did also. Wednesday parent sent in all the snacks and drinks and I just stayed busy so I would look at the food. My hernia repair is the worst part, but not unbearable. I need to do more walking tomorrow. I havent felt like going out walkigyet. Maybe tomorrow.

Ok, I am on day 2 of post-op. kll274 are you saying mix the shake up but on sip on it and save the rest for later?

I went to TicketFactor and linked it inmy signature, but its still not showing. What am I doing wrong?

Congraduation. Mine was today. I had a hernia repair

When does your break starts? Our last day Friday. That is why I booked it then. How do you get the TickerFactory to post?

Well I am officall banded now.

Pamers, What is BANDWAGON?

I have had to do it for 2 weeks before and after. The liquids that is. Now the laxative I just took is going to FUN, NOT !!!! But you do what you got to do. I thought tomorrow, all I was going to get to have was liquids, they said I can have my shakes. Thank God.

My co-worker know and are supportive so far. My family and some friends. I have a feeling one of my friends will not be supportive. She was trying to get me to drink a beer with her yesterday. I told her no and made up an excuse of why I had to leave. Hope she will do better

I am on day 9. My surgery is the 15th. I was grouchy Friday. Someone called me the Grinch. Today has been fine. The first few days is rough. I have stuck to it but one day. Christmas party. I paid for it the next day. So far I have lost 15 pounds. Someone asked me, then why have the surgery? I said I had been on every diet and always gain it back. So this will be worth it. I am doing the Oh Yea Shakes. They are great 32 gm of protein. You can get them at GNC or on line.

I went to church today and I told a few people that I have been doing the liquid diet and had lost 15 poulds already. They siad it you can do that, then why have the surgery. I told them I had tried every diet under the moon, and when you come off of it. You gain it all back plus 10. So I was sticking with this. I guess I need to stick to positive people. My feelings didn't get hurt, I just thought you have no clue!!! LOL

My surgery is the 15th. I am very excited. I too wished I had done this years ago. The reason I join this group also is for inspiration and to know what to expect. I look forward everyday to getting on here and reading everyone POSITIVE report. I try to stay away from the negatives.

Praying