Starr2015

Day 2 for me too. Was 1.5 days in hospital, same surgery date, same surgery!

I still have gas pain and my stomach muscles hurt. I have trouble going from lying to sitting position to get out of bed and weirdly my calves are tight.
The first bowel movement... just had that. I thought I was farting out the gas. Oops?
I prefer sitting to laying. I try to walk a little each hour.
chicken broth did help move more gas than my milked down Protein shake.... and felt better in my stomach. But ices also felt nice. It just depended if I took my medicine right before that or not. My stomach is definitely still settling.

I am clutching but not with a pillow. I am happy with the decision still. Despite the pain and everything, I know it is worth it!

Had surgery on 8/6/18. Went home from hospital 8/7/18 about 5pm. Even though home, still having gas pains and what not. Hard to lay down or go from laying to sitting/standing. Stomach is super sensitive regarding even liquid tylenol or taking other pills. Trying different shakes/broths/ices to see what reacts better but despite stomach growling from gas, I am not really hungry. And considering I am a poor drinker, this may lead to dehydration so I am working on it!

@Starr2015 glad you were able to have your surgery. Remember to clutch a pillow to that sore tumtum when you cough, it helps a lot. Keep trying,to walk that darn gas away, if it's not paying rent, evict it. Sorry that your mom has the "bug" too, you girls both get healthy again, we want both feeling better!👱&👵🌈

Gas pain is no joke! Lungs were clear before going in yesterday. Liver was small and not fatty (OMG!). But man, this gas and spasm pain. And now that I am home, that coughing. Wow.

Thanks for checking up on me. Ended up getting my mom sick so... still someone sick in the house!

Good luck to you too. Hopefully today will be the last day of misery for you and each new day it gets a bit easier on you.

Had my surgery on the 6th. Despite a cheat day due to stress, my liver was small and pretty clean.
But let me tell you... GAS PAINS ARE NO JOKE.
Was in hospital until about 5pm today, pain is not fully gone but alas, was not prescribed anything but liquid tylenol, anti-nausea, and gabapentin. Pharmacy is out of the anti spasmodic.

Now that I am home and had some deep sleep, the coughing has started. With 5 incisions and gas pain and nausea, this is hell.

All well, since I pretty much have not been drinking, going to try to now. Maybe that plus the meds will also quiet the cough some.

Best to all!

Hi everyone. My surgery is tomorrow 8-8-18. Feeling a little nervous but also ready to get it over. Good luck and best wishes to everyone

No longer scheduled for August 20th The surgeon decided last week he wants me to have another scope to see if my ulcers are healed and there weren't any appointments available before the 20th. So, I have a scope on 8/31 and new surgery date is 9/10. Ugh so frustrating.

How are you doing?

Woke up, less of a cough. Just ear pain. Got dressed in my Slytherin shirt, capris that have got me through a lot, and flip flops. Trying not to freak.

All those with surgery in the next week GOOD LUCK!

So tomorrow is my day, with a hiccup. I think I got sick when I went to do the pre-op testing last week. So here is hoping this chronic cough of mine is not a wheeze and that any upper-respiratory is gone. Can't AFFORD to postpone. Make or break tomorrow 5:45 AM (1st on list). PLEASE LET IT GO THROUGH!

Woke up, less of a cough. Just ear pain. Got dressed in my Slytherin shirt, capris that have got me through a lot, and flip flops. Trying not to freak.

All those with surgery in the next week GOOD LUCK!

Good luck today. Love your outfit choice!!

Been using asthma inhaler non stop. I mean when I get stressed I get sick. And between the issues getting lovenox prescribed and other things, ended up being sick and that is no surprise. I cannot sleep. Earache, cough quieted but I am worried, nasal gone away. Praying they dont cancel or postpone. Have to be there latest 6am tomorrow. Fingers crossed and so so anxious!

Woke up, less of a cough. Just ear pain. Got dressed in my Slytherin shirt, capris that have got me through a lot, and flip flops. Trying not to freak.

All those with surgery in the next week GOOD LUCK!

@Starr2015 hope you feel great when you wake in the morning and can have surgery as planned.

You don't have an asthma inhaler or Nebulizer, do you? See I still want you getting this surgery really bad! But chill out, I may be worrying for mothing, not 1st time I've over-worried!😖

I’m going to look into that. My pain isn’t too bad I’ve been handling it pretty well without any meds. I’ve been doing light stretches to move the gas.

No spirometer. At NYU Brooklyn AKA Lutheran tomorrow. Wanted Manhattan campus but my mom would not have an easy time getting to/from. So out of respect, Lutheran it was.

Coughing it all out sucks but i know it is there just thank God it is not showing infection!

No spirometer. At NYU Brooklyn AKA Lutheran tomorrow. Wanted Manhattan campus but my mom would not have an easy time getting to/from. So out of respect, Lutheran it was.

Coughing it all out sucks but i know it is there just thank God it is not showing infection!

Did your hospital give you your Incentive Spirometer ahead of time? OSU does so you can practice for the 30 days prior to surgery. After that, cough, get anything in there, up and out. Keep forcing in those fluids, wash those viruses and bacteria out of your body, they are not paying rent, evict them now! And chill out, things are going to be fine, dandy and cool to the max! It's Shining Time, so shine baby shine!
Just a month today until mine, so clear the runway this ✈is going to fly straight and true and so will YOU.

I feel so inadequate now not knowing my calorie count...

Ours looks similar but I think my shakes have more fat, or some of the brands do. I have a mix of brands because flavor boredom.
How soon did you go into ketosis to shrink the liver? Are there any signs?
Anyone know?! (anxious now that I think I am doing this wrong!!!)

Smoking... uh... yeah.... since I am home and not eating, i am TRYING not to smoke.....but....

I had my RNY on Friday. Guess o wasn’t prepared for the gas pain. It was sooo bad. I’ve been told that my heart beat is slow. They checked it several times and couldn’t see anything wrong. I’m about to go home and I can’t wait to get in my bed. Thanks guys for checking on me. I really appreciate it!