Deb of Maryland

Gas x really does help I also slept with a heating pad on my back.... If you have a rocket that helps as well.

Oh my gosh that is so funny I was at the grocery store today and I told my son I sure wish I could have a pickle and have craved them now for at least a wrek

My surgeon suggested Prilosec OTC but I ask which I have been taking at night since my surgery on 2/27 but I asked my pcp to give me a prescription since it is much cheaper than buying OTC.

Everything will be great! Good luck !

I wasn't required to loose weight for surgery.....it was suggested but Nott mandatory. I did however east less and my weight would fluxuate towards the end when I felt like I needed to get in that last sushi roll with dessert and a soda. I drank sodas until the last three days pre op and the funny thing is I am not addicted to soda like some people I know I just thought I needed to have a Pepsi since it was going to be my last. Congratulations on your way to a new life but I think it's okay to enjoy your old life while you can too (the little devil on my shoulder agrees too).

Thanks for sharing favor done simply needed that right now after a crying spurt!

Went to my PCP today exactly one week following my surgery to get a B12 shot and well it has been a long time since I wanted to get on the scale at the doctors....hehe but today was different very curious to measure my loss:). And I am happy to announce I lost 15 pounds! Came home took off my dressier clothes to spend the rest evening in my "Life is Good" shirt and indeed it is!

@favor thanks it really does @carlos I swear I have white coat anxiety because of the scale......you are doing so great keep us posted on your visit:) @ wanna thank you are you ready for your surgery? I know everything will be fine and in a couple of weeks we will all be routing for you and looking to hear some pst op results

Thanks Dorrie....I appreciate it!

Wow!!!!!!!! that is amazing definitely looks like two different woman.....oh so inspirational! Thank you for sharing!

Hubby got gasx strips some relief for sure and the taste is great

I am 6 days post op and not producing gas like I did previous days and I think that is why my tummy hurts. I hear my tummy rumbling but nothing comes out......have been on colace 2xs a days and senna at bedtime as prescribed by doctor......any suggestions?

Thanks neighbor . Definitely try them! If you don't mind me asking when and where did you have your surgery.

Thanks Nettie's will definitely try rocking I did drink decaf coffee this morning hoping to push it out no luck but the wariness did feel good

Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate it!

Thank you for sharing your letter all of those reasons you listed rang so close to my heart as well. Only 6 days after my surgery I appreciate reading your past and seeing your present results.

I had my surgery this week and planned a trip to Florida at the end of the month and my doctor advise me not to because of the risks of blod clots ( driving about 12 hours)

Caiti glad to hear your status.....I too am 5 days post surgery. It's good to hear how you are doing and progressing.

Congratulations and glad to hear all is going well.

Well my period always came like clock work due on the 12 th of feb and guess what it came on feb 22 and my surgery was was this week on feb 27 I am a heavy bleeder and last usually 5 to 6 days. So on what was to be my last of the days I had surgery embarrassment took over as I went in pre op room to prepare for surgery. My nurse Judy asked when my last menstrual was and I told I was currently on it. She gave me a pair of disposable panties much like the ones I had after having my boys and a pad. I wore it through surgery and woke up with them on so it didn't obstruct anything I guess. But I was placed on blood thinners which then prolonged me ending for 3 extra days. It was embarrassing at times for me since my husband had to wipe me but I got over that quickly its part of life and "through sickness and health" lol he made it through that horrific task of changing me.