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The tummy noises come and go and yes they can be loud. With so much focus on the physical part of this, the mental/emotional aspect needs more emphasis. Glad to hear you are in a good mindset. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Wife helps all the time. Was told not to chew gum because of air. I suck on sugar-free breath mints. They are small and give me the flavor I would crave with gum. I had staples which have been removed. I will have scars to match my heart surgery scar. My belly looks like a constellation. Have had no stomach issues like nausea...just alot of weird noises coming from there. No head hunger...not much hunger at all which is weird. I get a little dizzy when standing which is caused by not enough fluids and low blood pressure..I have cut back on BP meds. Emotionally, I am alot better. My PCP said I look like I have hope for the first time in a long time. She was treating me for depression before surgery. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

All up to your surgeon. Complications are allegedly greater if it is elevated. Mine was 9 and surgeon didn't blink an eye. I had no complications. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

1 week full liquids...then 2 week puree for me. I just prepared/planned my liquids out and used cooler and insulated mugs to keep things cold. Keep a positive attitude and keep hope alive. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Also work in office and sit at desk most of the day. I was back to work the day after I got home from the hospital. We all heal differently but it helps when the heaviest thing I lift is a pen. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks Jessica!

Congrats on your success! Had my GBS on 5/15. No sickness, pain, nausea for me. Either. Down about 40 lbs since first meeting surgeon in April. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Had GBS on May 15th. Chicago! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Excellent. Thanks for asking. No surgery complications, no pain, no nausea. I hope your surgery goes as smoothly as mine. My biggest struggle is getting enough fluid. I used to guzzle water all day. Now I have to sip and it takes forever to try to reach my goal. As you get closer, you will probably have some nerves. Trust your surgeon and think about the new you! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I had bypass on 5/15. Keep a positive attitude and you'll be fine. You've made a tough decision and it will be hard at times but it is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats on the insurance approval and the date. Bypass or sleeve? Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app