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I have troubles with this too my gas just loves to hang out here hot showers seem to help bring the gas down I just let the water beat my shoulder until the gas moves from there

my DR alllowed me to move up a couple days and I am so greatful I feel so good today

you will love the cream of wheat I have to eat it very running but my DR allowed me to start it yesturday and it has helped greatly with the gas it just never came back after I started using it I make the instant( with soy vanilla milk) and split it into little tiny containers it takes me all day to finish one instant pack but it has made a world of difference for me..... Good Luck and enjoy

dear , you aren't getting enough nutrient to even allow your body to heal you do not need to exercise right now just some walking more for moving the gas and getting fresh air but in know way is it a work out program You are going to wear yourself out and you won't have enough energy to even get out of bed Slow down Sister(smile) work on getting your intake up and letting your body heal for right now and rest..hope I helped

I have been the same I will pass all the gas my stomach goes down & then I'm swollen again so this last time I drank something at least 1oz every 15min (I set my alarm clock) & it didn't come back I think my stomach fills with air when its empty try it and see if it works for you I added really runny cream of wheat its a little heavier than my protien shakes this reminds me of a new born with collick the formula does not keep them full so their tummy fills with air & the gas is painful since ive been doing this i am doing much better I even walked around the block today hope I help some

sorry to hear you are having a(( tough time the pain was killing me too but I finally started passing the gas I am praying you get some Relieve soon hang in there

my stomach has a lot of air that I'm trying to move down so each sip feels like I'm pigging out I'm going to walk around Walmart and by some milk of mag(no BM yet) I hope it helps not extremely painful but very uncomfortable

Me too I am the first surgery Good luck & HAPPY BAND DAY

We are band Buddies====I am having surgery Weds also Good Luck

look for the title August Roll Call it list several people scheduled this month in addition if you look to the left of my post and click on August 2012 Bandsters(under my social groups) and join the group you will meet a lot of people that are getting thier band at the same time or close. Good luck and Congrats

I am so sorry for your loss I am praying for you and your family Hang in there

me too I have had surgery before but for some reason I am nervous about this one I guess because I worked so hard to get to this day. I am working tomorrow I just need something to occupy my time if I sit at home I will go crazy and it's easier for me to be on the clear liquid diet when I am constantly busy Good luck 15AUG band buddies we are almost there

Good luck to you

mine is the 15th I'm not scared of the surgery but concerned about my pre op diet I really dont see the scale going down much but my clothes are getting loose especially around my waist I just worry that I will get everything done and the surgeon look in there and say ok close her up the liver is too fat I have lost 10lbs but the majority of that was before I started the pre-op diet. I am just going to keep going and pray he can see my hard work Good luck to everyone

thanks for responding. I am getting closer and I have a nervous excitement! And Questions keep coming up in my head(smile) I guess I feel security in "knowing"

nice to meet Julissa I am so happy that you decided to restart the journey I know it can be frustating but the healthier you are the better for you and your lil' ladies. I am so excited for you God Bless you and Good Luck

when did you notice your hunger coming back? I keep reading a lot of people don't have appetites right after surgery just wondering how long that lasted. thanks

The main thing is the carbs how split up your meal is your preference so when your hungry eat some lean meat & low fat cheese they are carb free

If you are doing Atkins yes you can have eat chicken until you are full go for it you are to focus on lean meat and low fat cheese to stay full and you can have a lot as because its CARB FREE

That is wonderful...I complete everything Monday. I've only lost 7lbs so far i'm hoping for 15lbs by the my surgery date(15th)

I bet you never thought a meal that looks like an infant's plate would excite you so much(smile..LOL) Glad to hear you are doing well

yeah Mushies(smile) Glad that you are doing very well Good luck to you

yeah...I'm so happy for you I was so worried during the wait for my insurance and a wieght was lifted as soon as you get the approval so I know you are sighing with relief right now Congrats to you you're on your way

I am a night eater too first of try to increase your fluids( I alternate crystal lights so it's not to boring) and try to keep busy I work out at night instead of the day becuase it uses up that time I would sit in front of the TV and munch and then I am so tired all I can do is shower and get to bed hope this helps you are doing great