Ladybug28

Yay Cathy! You're on the other side now! I was the same with the ice chips, I slept a lot the first couple of days. If you're talking about your incisions hurting that's going to be a few weeks. A heating pad helps, and holding a small pillow against your stomach when you get up seemed to help me too, just be sure to keep up on your pain meds. And take it easy! Good luck with everything!!

Hi...sorry I missed your post! I actually had my surgery on Mar 22...liquids weren't too bad, didn't have to think much about what to have, that's for sure! I was on liquids two weeks before surgery and 4 weeks after. So far I'm down 42 pounds. I've had my first fill although I don't feel any extra restriction yet. The key is to follow your doctors orders and stay positive. Good luck on your journey.

You could also have hair loss without enough protein.

GasX strips comes in pills or strips that melt in your mouth, very easy to use. Not expensive, I think they were less than $4 or $5. Everyone is so different ..... I don't recall having "race to the bathroom" type situations at all. Good luck!

GasX strips are good to keep on hand or in your purse. Definitely not much food going through your system so the bowels slow down for most. For me if I don't go more than two days and then I'll take just a tsp of MOM. I also have some gummy fiber that I take, from Costco. Be sure to get in your water each day too. You'll adjust eventually.

I love the unjury chicken broth, mixes great and tastes great! Its 20grams of protein.

Congratulations! You inspire us all!

Definitely you need more protein.... I agree with Holly Dolly.

I'm surprised your doctor didn't tell you about the Protein. You want to be sure to get that, for one thing you don't want your hair falling out, but it really helps with the hunger. I drink a lot of Atkins ready to drink, and I also have Body Fortress powder from Walmart to mix my own. The broth I drank was from

It sounds more like a bug to me but you might call your doctor tomorrow and let them know and see what they say.Hope you feel better soon!

I'm assuming you have your gasX strips to help with the gas. My stomach rumbles and makes lots of noises too. Be sure you're getting enough protein 60-100+ grams per day. Walking will help the gas too. Good luck!

My doctor told me minimum 60 -100 gr. Some days I'm a bit over, but I've found if I'm good on my protein I don't get as hungry either.

Yikes Denise! That's awful, so glad you're doing better!

I was worried about that too but the nurse told me just to be sure to get enough protein....all the time. I doubled up on the scoops of protein powder for my shakes.

WooHoo!!! Congratulations! You inspire all of us!! You go girl!!