judych

yep... i hear you... im writing down these snippits of into.... thanks for sharing.

antihistamine ?? it will ease the itch and help you rest.

there are a lot of people here who have had hiatal hernias operated on as well... its sounds like you had a large one. Its a good job that its mended now. i would imagine that just the surgery on the hernia would be painful enough but youve had a double whammy. im sure it will ease ... give it ten days at least before you could expect some real relief . maybe you wont have to wait nearly that long. i hope that it does ease for you very soon. its a bit scary, especially knowing that you have the band around your stomach as well. i can imagine that would make you feel a bit wary of so much pain. im sure others here will put your mind at rest. ive not had my surgery yet... its coming up.

so you dont have any problems with eating nuts?/ i did wonder about whether it would be possible to swallow nuts. how do you go with things like figs/ prunes? and salad items?? are they able to be eaten without trouble as well??

...i would ring here and have a talk. i know what you mean about having to make it work though.. lol.. even though my hubby isnt paying for it... its not worth the explosion here if i dont pull my weight (a pun?? lol. ) after the surgery. it has to work for me as well. when i have mine done, that is. hopefully very soon. no date set yet.

..i would love to know as well... and get some recipes. im writing down all the info that i think i need.... im going to have surgery hopefully in march myself. meantime everything im learning im writing down as i said. i want some recipes and ideas as well. its really good to have the notes to refer to... and i read through every now and again.

i can imagine how frustrated you must feel now. i hope that you start to lose weight again quickly. i dont understand either why you arent losing now, especially as you lost so much before... which by the way was just wonderful. do you have a dietician ?? perhaps talking with her/him would help you?

amen to this

..i would like to know that myself. if no one has the answer i will ask my specialist next week when i see him.

way to go... thats marvellous.. makes it all well worth the lifestyle change

thats really funny... and what a great way to cope with things that happen... to have a really good sense of humour where we can laugh at ourselves.

..there you go. you will probably have a much more fulfilling life than those other girls will ever dream of. How wonderful that you have gained so much confidence since surgery. im sure you will do well. best of luck with your future.

...way to go.. !!

...if this is fairly normal, i wonder how long it lasts??

its just unreal to think that gas that was introduced into the abdo for surgery would travel to the shoulder. and its always the same according to posts here. i wonder... just off the top of my head.. would someone massaging that area help to dissipate it?? has anyone had someone massage those painful areas on the shoulder ??

...no, its not gross. these are issues that everyone has to contend with. if you dont ask you wont get any ideas on how to treat it. have you mentioned it to your dr at all?? perhaps you need to discuss it. im interested to hear what others have done in this situation though. one never knows when they may be in the same boat.

...i do hope that the problem can be fixed then. it must be really disappointing for you right now.

i, so sorry this has happened to you. i know how hard it must be after all the lead up youve had. if the worst comes to the worst, could you have a sleeve put in?? im no expert though...

..thanks for this. im about to buy a breville light and mighty blender.. that should help a lot. i like eating my calories as well but i still need an appliance for smoothies etc etc. how long did it take before you could eat... say.. salad?? i love salads.

...thanks ever so much. ive never heard of them... i appreciate you giving this info. and the site as well. i will look it up now. judych

yes, i certainly will keep you posted. im online checking on everyones progress and my appointment is wednesday week. im not sure how long after that i will have the surgery. i want to get it over and done with as soon as possible as winter is coming and its hard on us. I want to feel confident about my diet when winter is truly here ... thats goign to be the litmus test for me. I did ask somewhere, not sure if it was here though. i need to buy an appliance that will puree and also juice. Does anyone have any ideas on what i can buy?? i have no idea at the moment... i think i would want the appliance to do both. What do the rest of you use? judych

hi Jess... im in TAssie as well. How did you go?? how exciting. Im seeing Stephen Wilkinson on the 7th March.. dont know how long it will be before i have my surgery. which hospital did you go to, and how long were you in?? i would really like to keep in touch with you... do you mind?? How are you coping with food now you are post op??

hi Newbie... how did it go?? you are post op just a few days i think... im waiting for my Specialist to give me a date.. i see him on 7th March. WAs your op painful?? did you just have day surgery or overnight?/ judych

...Did you find the book you mentioned here?? is it this title?? i would like to try and buy it . im new here, i live in southern TAsmania, im due for my first visit with my specialist 7th march. i have a referral and i would say that im definately having surgery. i have bad arthritis in both knees..(replacements in both), heaps of surgeries since i was a teen, arthritic feet and hips are now getting bad. also hypertensive. so, i think i qualify. my gp thinks so. im reading these posts and they are so supportive so thanks everyone for sharing. its important for me, im in an isolated area with no support groups. it means a lot to be able to share, and online is as good as any place i find. so much information here.. so once again, thanks to you all. i hope to make some friends here who will help me in answering questions. im keeping a book and writing down those things ive learned from reading. ive been on the american forum but i know that its a bit different there. most patients there go on a diet before hand. it sounds like high Protein low carb and one day of just fluids. something to do with the liver?? is that right?/ my question is.. is there a diet involved here in Australia pre op??. Do drs here differ very much in their approach to pre op ?? ive just started making inquiries about the expense involved with my surgery... fortunately for me i have private insurance so hospital is covered. it seems that my Specialist is no gap so thats encouraging. Also.. talking about post op diet... what is the best gadget to buy for juicing and smoothies?? i dont have one at the moment and need to buy one. Living in the country i dont have access to window shop. Lastly.. does anyone here know about the benefits of Barley Green in post op diets?? Every bit of information is gratefully received.

Hi Sophie and everyone. ive just joined the forum and really pleased to see that there is one where everyone can share. Im inbetween my referring dr and specialist. i have an appointment for march 7th to see my specialist. im currently online a lot reading up on material, watching youtube videos send in by others who have had the surgery and im getting a really good idea of what its all about. my issues arent completely about weight, although im overweight by about 6 stone. my main issues are multiple surgeries for joint problems and replacements due to arthritis. now its my feet and my knees have both had replacements. my hips are locking at times as well so losing weight is the only way to go it seems. Ive also got high blood pressure. im a bit scared.I can see that its definately a life changing surgery. ive always loved my food, like everyone here i guess, andi can see just how seriously i have to take this surgery for it to work with me. im just reading that one has to go on a liquid diet beforehand. can someone please explain a little more about that please?? how long for?? and how soon before surgery?? im so pleased i found this forum. judych