MeatballsMom

I am only 3 days post op but the gas I have is something horrible:eek:. I can pass gas, well down below, but cannot burp to save my life. I have pains in my chest and my back, which I am told some do have trouble in the begining. I was told to walk, try lying in different positions and that eventually my body will catch up to the procedure. Not sure what else to tell ya except maybe try some Gas-X. The nurse in the hospital told me that it was okay to take that, just becareful how much you take, and it does depend on the meds your doc has you on. :wub:

WOW Girl......sounds like when I started.........suggestion though, not sure about your Doc but mine says heck no on the Slm Fast shakes as they do not give you what you really need. Also, I mixed in frozen strawberries, blueberries and a banana with my protein shakes. I too have to have mine very very cold, so I blended in skim milk and ice. Let me tell you, that makes ALL the difference in the world. I started my protein shakes one week before my surgery, which was Tuesdaym 4/29/2008m and I lost 8lbs. Now, all I had were the protien shakes and Propel water, but when you add the fruit to them, it makes a world of difference. Try using, if you have on near you, Smoothie King's Gladiator Low Carb Meal Replacement. It has 45g protein and only 1g carb!! It does S-U-C-K in the begining, but you get use to it and pretty soon, heck they are like a real meal. I know, a tad boring, but when you look at the big picture, it is worth it in the long run!!! Keep it up and good luck!!!!!