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This is tough and I'm sorry you are going through it. Having had my own (earlier in life) gallbladder problems, I wouldn't recommend waiting to have something done about it - the pain can go from nothing to 200 for seemingly no reason. Though I had my own removed in college (like 20 years ago), my understanding is that many people who have WLS surgery develop gallbladder issues. If you're having WLS surgery and know about it now, why opt for two recoveries by having something done later? I would have it all taken care of at once. That's my opinion with the following caveats - a. I don't know your financial situation and b. you should talk to the surgeon (if you haven't already) as he or she might have some helpful advice.

I haven't had the problem where I've been grouchy and people offered me the advice of "go back to eating." Anyone who has that to say can jump in a lake (of acid). That said I've given people in my household permission to call me out if I get crazy-grouchy-nasty. The goal being to make me stop and think before I continue. It hasn't been necessary yet.

Ok - I have no idea if the internet remedies are good or not, but I could never see myself placing raw onion on my body. Sincerely, no onions. :-)

I lost about 20lbs on the pre-op(non liquid) 1400 calorie per day diet. I weighed at the beginning and at my Dr's appt. I have had a real issue with weighing too often (in the past) and successfully avoided that (so far) this time.

This is most definitely on my list. Though it would have been on a "what the hell, this sounds weird" list a few weeks ago. My first follow-up is tomorrow and I hope that I am cleared for puréed foods.

I think what you've said about is really one of the best ways to have a conversation, if you choose to have it. I would simply reiterate all of it directly. If your friends are friends at all, they will respond accordingly to the energy you put out there on the topic. Best of luck to you.

I didn't have a drain nor did they do a catheter. My surgeon said he does drains for a number of reasons, one of which is prior abdominal area surgery. I've had gallbladder surgery many years ago, so I thought a drain could be possible.

Thanks all for the replies - quick update here. I did talk to the nurse yesterday and she suggested (as I suspected) that fluids will help. I worked really hard at upping my Fluid intake and Protein yesterday and have not experienced the tingly hands or lightheaded feeling (which I failed to mention in my original post). I woke up this morning super-early - that's a new one for me. Hoping maybe a trend, would love to be just a bit more of a morning person. :-)

I know everyone has different taste buds - but this drink (coconut flavor), I will buy a case of it. I prefer it over the icy orange by a mile. I have several more flavors to try, but this one is a winner (for me). I think it will actually help me meet my Protein requirements tomorrow. http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/nature-best-isopure-isopure-rtd-coconut-12-drinks/np-1189#.VYoXEPlVhBc

Totally unprepared for a round of sneezing that occurred this evening. No pillow near to hold against me. Three times in a row followed by me yelling a long drawn out "mother f'er". The experience didn't kill me, I guess it made me stronger. Regardless, it was immediately follow up on by taking 1/2 a pain pill and a lot of grumbling. Still grumbling.

@kiks @Sleevefornellie Good luck to both of you.

Though I was allowed anything on the pre-op diet (up to 1400 calories max) I didn't enjoy the pre-op diet. I probably went to bed early a time or two because of a headache or just overall malaise. The second week was much better and by the third week, I had it down. Keep your long term goals in focus and dig way deep. July 7 will be here before you know it and you'll be in a better starting position for the road ahead.

The tickers are part of the profile section in your account settings. I set mine up using the computer - I don't see a way to do it from the mobile app (what I am typing from now).

C2F - wanted to add this to my original post and couldn't figure out how. I think we may have similar cats.

(7 days out of surgery) I will be calling my Dr tomorrow morning, but wanted to throw this out there. My hands have felt kind of tingly a few times today. I'm not nearly where I need to be with Protein and probably lower on my liquid intake. I'm doing better with both each day, but the hypochondriac/worrier inside is making me extra cautious about the speed/quantity of consuming anything. I will do anything to avoid vomiting/discomfort. I'm good (compliant) on all my Vitamins and prescriptions.

My energy comes and goes. I have a follow-up on Friday as well. I'm overly cautious about amounts of water/protein (liquid) intake speed so am not getting enough of either probably - but doing better each day. Updates on Friday?? Best wishes!

I would discuss it with my surgeon. That would be no fun to have! I developed thrush after I used Flonase frequently one summer. My mouth was so sore. Good luck to you.

In the hospital, I slept in the bed for just a little while and then moved to the reclining chair. It was easier to get in and out of. At home, I'm using a wedge memory foam pillow that I bought on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/InteVision-Wedge-Pillow-Quality-Removable/dp/B009HHLBKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1434912448&sr=1-1&keywords=wedge+pillow I'm normally a side sleeper and am sorely tempted to try it, but the pulling feeling puts me right back onto my back (at the incline). My Dr. didn't recommend one or the other as far as incline, but I read on the boards (here) that I could be more comfortable.

@@GinaSq and @@simplyamy Are you having these problems while taking a prescription like pepcid or prilosec? I'm really curious about whether you've been taking this medicine already. @@Shustar - mentioned taking 2 per day - I'm taking 2 generic famotidine (pepcid) each day and haven't experienced the reflux yet. I'm hopeful that my prescription prevents this complication. Good luck to you all.

Best wishes - you will do great! I second the pillow recommendation. I forgot mine and just asked the nurse if I could take one from the hospital. She said absolutely - she gives them away all of the time. :-)

@@thecakewasalie Your surgeon is FIRED! I'm glad you're not tolerating his nonsense. I'm not prone to violence, but I'd consider a good throat punch for someone who told me to come back in 2 years to be re-sleeved. Actually a good kick in the nuts would be effective too. My patience has been tried on your behalf.

Overall, my surgery went well according to my surgeon and his team. I spent time as a total fruit loop in the recovery room. I specifically remember someone saying what pain level are you experiencing and I sad, "yes." So I'm slightly on the other side of that feeling. I spent two nights in the hospital and the dry mouth was pretty extreme, but tolerable. Any nausea was minimal and I've been fortunate to not vomit yet (knock on wood). Things I've noticed and what I attribute them to - 1. When I swallow a liquid (very small sips), I gurgle a little and sometimes feel pressure. I discussed it with the hospital team and will attribute it to being swollen. Hopefully that works itself out in the next few days. 2. Swallowing pills is kind-of a bitch. I've been prescribed percocet, famotidine, stool softener, Calcium citrate (non chewable) and a Multivitamin (also non chewable). I've switched out the nutritional support to chewable items. 3. The percocet helps me sleep and keeps me from worrying about pulling wounds apart. I've taken the stool softener twice with good results. The famotidine, I'm taking twice a day and assume it is doing what it needs to do. 4.Gas - I really didn't feel any gas pain outside of my abdomen. It never migrated to my shoulder, etc. It hasn't been terribly severe and I've been doing a lot of sipping and walking just to make sure I avoid issues. 5. Hiccups Things I worry about - 1. dehydration - I drink and eat so little, though I do try and have been doing better each day. I almost stayed in the hospital an extra day because of my concern. 2. proper nutrition - I know that as my healing progresses, I will be able to consume appropriate amounts of Protein and calories - but it's still a worry. 3. using my CPAP - I lost about 20lbs prior to surgery and noticed waking up bloated with air in my stomach a couple of mornings. I'm concerned that my pressure could be too high ( ranges from 12 - 17 and adjusts accordingly). My big fear is somehow causing a leak or popping the sleeve by introducing a bunch of CPAP air. My surgeon advised me to use the CPAP, so I'm going to try it tonight. Things I wouldn't do again - 1. I wouldn't have insisted on walking into the grocery store on the way home from the hospital. I felt like a had to have some things and the walking about was taxing. I looked, for several moments, at the motorized carts. Those probably shouldn't be driven under the influence either.

I had my surgery on June 17. I'm scheduled to be out for 4 weeks and I'm going to take complete advantage of the extra time. My job is stressful, but doesn't have much manual labor (I guess I schlep my laptop to conference rooms). I don't think I would be doing anyone favors by going back early. It's all an individual experience though and sometimes the economics of the situation make the decision of when to go back for you.

I had my surgery on June 17. I'm on full liquids as well and really haven't eaten that much to be honest. I'm trying to stay hydrated and take a bite or two of yogurt, cream of wheat Cereal and sip or two of premier Protein when possible. I'm just not super hungry and think I'm a bit swollen still. What I did notice is that my surgeon's office provided a different post-op 6 week diet guideline than the one the nutritionist in the hospital provided. The discrepancy concerns me so I'm going to stay with the most restrictive diet until I can discuss it with the surgeon's office next Friday.

My recommendation would be to go to the