trystelle

I am 2 weeks post op and well past the post op gas pains. But for the last two nights I have had tons of gas. I am constantly (pardon) burping and farting. It has been bad enough to keep me from sleeping with strong cramps in my lower belly. My eating hasn't changed-I am on mushies. Any ideas?:cry

I had similar surgery 10 years ago for gall bladder and those scars are barely noticable. They are perfectly flat and look like lines of skin a little lighter than the skin around them. You wouldn't notice unless you looked. I put vitamin E oil (from inside a vitamin E capsule) a couple of times a week.

Are you allowed protein shakes???

COngratulations! The two of you are very motivating. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

I am also on several meds for depression and reflux and they even told mr to take them on the day of the surgery. I reviewed with my prescribing doc whether she thought i should stop for a while and she said no. I had to take one in liquid form and another had to be cut in half. Does your regular doc know that you are off your meds? I would check with her to see what s/he thinks befor your next visit with the surgeon.

Ashley- <p>This may sound gross but fruit type baby food is great. The fiber doesn't hurt either!

I find that I can make a great protein shake with the standard protein powder, soy milk, ice and a tablespoon of fat free, sugar free pudding mix. The pudding makes the shake thicker with more staying power and adds very few calories.

When were you banded? Have you had a fill recently?

You might need to be more forceful. I would be concerned about the pain (not that I am a doc or anything but better safe). Make it clear that you want to see the doctor-that you are not just calling for more meds. I think its worth checking out. At 5 days post op-i was comfortable-everybody is different though. Let us know what happens.

Maybe you are suffering from caffeine withdrawal?

You can try Any Whey-I got mine at GNC. I wouldn't mix it with water, but I have mixed it in with my shakes, broth, mashed potatoes etc.

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You are going throught the worst today. Keep doing what you are doing and you will feel noticeably better tomorrow. The doc explained that its like a car accident-it hurts more the next day-but every day from here on out will be markedly better. I am 7 days out and would say I am about 95% back to my old self-Hang in-IT WILL GET easier.

I was worried as well by day three with no BM. I used a Glycerine suppository to get things moving. It worked, but not much to move. Since then it is only little bits every day or two-guess that's what a liquid diet will do!

I am a high school science teacher in New England. I teach Anatomy to 11 & 12 grades. I have been at it for 15 years and really love my job. I was just banded on 7/13. All has gone very well. I feel good, I am exercising again but eager to get off liquids. I too, have been concerned about eating lunch, but I eat with friends who all know about the surgery so that should be ok. I just hate to have to leave the room if I am sick-Never turn your back on a room full of adolescents!!!!! Look forward to hearing from all of you. Happy banding!

I had my surgery on Friday and I am so much better-YOU will be too. Going without pain meds must be so hard. But you have been through the worst. Most people only need the "big guys" for a couple of days and then switch to tylenol so the tylenol should be more helpful soon. If you have someone ther to help you--let them. Getting up is the worst part of walking-take your time and do your best. It will be better starting today!!!!!!

I had my surgery on Friday. Are you on any pain meds?

I feel like that too!:omg:

I have been using Vegie Power from Twin Labs. I got it on Amazon.com, It has 30 g of protien per serving.

I am so with you. I feed like an old woman. Sitting and walking are not too bad, but geting up an down (specifically up from bed) can be slow and painful. I walked a total of about a mile yesterday. I feel like my gas is in control. Now to work on the abdominal soreness and sore throat from the breathing tube. Good thing I know that this tool will be soooo worth it. On the other side I am not hungry and have to set a timer to get all my protein drinks in. It feels so good not to be driven by hunger:whoo:

Best of luck to you lindaa-hope your adventure goes smoothly! My naseau is gone now and I am feeling pretty good. I was up 6 pounds today too. Glad to know that this is how it works for everybody. That way I don't feel worried or upset. As far as the burps go, I have been brewing tea with chunks of ginger. I strain them out of course, but it does bring some comfort.

I am now officially a bandster. Was in the hospital for about 13 hours yeaterday. all went well. I have been struggling with some naseau (sp?), but am improving. Getting out of bed this morning was tough, but I am feeling better each hour. I have been out walking (5-10 minutes, nice and slow) 3 times today. Once again thank you all for your kindness, advica and support. I am so thrilled to be part of this group.:biggrin1:

I am glad I am not the only one that feels that way--I suspect the others must be taking notes!

Well tomorrow is the day for me. I thought that I would be more nervous. I just can't wait until the morining comes so I can get on with it. I took my last yoga class last night and realized it might be quite a while before I can get back to it. That makes me sad-but I am taking no chances on a slip or a flip. Anybody else do yoga? What are your plans for getting back to it. My thoughts are with you all-recovering or waiting!

I am expecting to have a small AP "installed" on Friday.