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I had one also and I am very sore. My doc said it was pretty bad. Walking is helping with the gas pains. Day by day gets easier

Oh wow, I am so sorry to this happened to you, but better safe than sorry! Crossing my fingers for you for tomorrow!

The title of today's subject cracks me up! I really do mean this literally. This may be TMI to some, and if so I apologize. I have been backed up before surgery due to the amount of protein we take in and I am still having this problem. I searched the message boards and found a topic that discussed this already. So I will be attempting to use either Miralax or Benefiber. I think the Miralax will provide some relief and the Benefiber will help with fiber until I can consume more through eating. I am drinking as much water as I can. On a side note in Houston, it is time for the Livestock Show and Rodeo, with the carinival. So there is a lot going on with food, drinks and good times. Funny thing is that I am not even hungry nor do I have a desire to eat that food. Every year we go the barbecue cook off and this year we skipped it. I thought I would be a bit upset about not going, but no. My health and well being mean so much more!

I had pretty bad gas pains right after surgery and they went away. As of yesterday they are back and worse than before. I am nine days post op and have moved on to fuller liquids. I am trying the gas-x but it seems to be concentrated in one area on my shoulder. It is like someone is stabbing me in the shoulder. I thought once it was gone, it would not return.

I was scared about going under too and I have been put under before. I remember asking him how long he had done this job and we joked about him having taking a on line course the night before. He gave me what he said he was going to give me some "oxygen" and when I woke up, I was in recovery. The also gave me two does of Versed to calm my nerves and it just made me really calm. You can always ask for something to relax you before hand.

I have United Healthcare and I was approved in a week and had my approval letter in hand in two weeks

I saw the post about the protein drink and that irked me. Why would you post that here?

Cool! Thanks for the invites! I have been using MFP for a year and none of the friends I have are banders. Glad to have you guys!

you can add me. lajuice24

Thanks goodness! I was almost in tears from this recent bout. I have been walking so much. I am going to try the tea to see if it brings any relief.

My port area is so sore. All of the other areas are ok, a little itchy, but in the evening it hurts pretty bad. Anyone else having this issue?

testing my ticker. guess it did not work

My biggest hurdle was sweets!! I love juice but I started drinking more water with Crystal Light. Now I dont even add the Crystal Light! Best of luck to you on your journey!

I had to lose weight before I had my surgery and I am always cold!! I guess we did lose the fat layer! LOL!

Thanks so much for asking this question! I was hoping there was a topic on here already about this! I am nine days post op and I was having issues before my surgery and I am still having issues. I think I will be picking up some Miralax today.

I work in a call center also and I returned back on the 5th day. I am a supervisor there and it was a little rough for me that day, but the next day was a lot better.

Well today makes day 8 post-op for me. Yesterday was the first day I felt really 100% and I was able to stay at work all day with no issues. Today is better. I am itching to get back into the gym. I had to lose a good amount of weight before my surgery and I did it through diet and exercise. I have been cleared for exercise, but I think it is a bit soon for Zumba! Still on liquids,but on blended foods. Last night I had a 1/2 cup of cream of jalapeno soup. It was so yummy! I am not finding myself to be hungry. It is like I have to remind myself to eat or drink. Now that i am back at work, I keep my water bottle with me at all times. I think tomorrow I will start making my own protein shakes so I can control how much protein I get in with them. Or I may make a trip to smoothe king. I hear they have a low fat/low cal smoothie with 46 grams of protein! I have not stepped on the scale. I am going to wait until next week when I can be sure I have dropped 100% of my TOM weight and bloating.

I had to start using protein shots to get all of my protein in. I am drinking my shakes as I can on the liquid phase, but I am also drinking the shots. I found them at wal-mart for 1.97 each and they taste pretty good. 26 grams of protein.

Congrats on getting to your first goal!!

I am surprised that they waited to tell you.... I had to have a cardiac clearence before they would even submit for insurance and then I needed to the pysch eval too. All again before they would even submit me for insurance. I was please with them and know several friends who used them also. Have you talked with your patient advocate?

Saw my surgeon today and he said I am doing great. My cycle is here so my body is holding on to water and that little pesky fact has me still at my pre-surgery weight! Grrr!! I guess that it is better than gaining any weight. He said to continue my liquid diet and move right along to mushies next week. On a funny note, why did I gasp out loud when he took the steri-strips off and I saw the incisions??? I was shocked at the look of them. I mean I know I had these holes cut in me, but it freaked me when I saw them!! LOL! Today was my first day back at work and man I am wiped out!!! I was ready to go at 10 and i got there at 7. I left early to get to my appointment at two.So it will be a early bedtime for me tonight. I also can not express again how great the Body Fortress Protein shots are!! The New Whey has more protein (42 grams) but it is nasty!! Body Fortress has 26 grams and I am again super happy to have found them!! I bought all they had at wal-mart and they are 1.97 each!! Each day for me gets better and better for me and I am excited to be on the path to a new me!

Queen Bea, I am using them along with my shakes to make sure I am getting my protein in. My doc said it was okay to use them. We need the protein to heal and keep the muscle mass up!