Hi! My name is Lisa. I am having my surgery on Monday! I am very nervous and excited. I am sitting here drinking my last carbonated drink for a long time! Good Bye Caffeine, How I will miss you!

I was told that tomorrow I am to only drink Clear Liquids the day before surgery. Does anyone know if you can drink the clear Protein Drinks that day too?

I am glad this site it here. I will be reading a lot of information and experiences on here tonight.

I wish everyone success!:smile:

I have been home recovering for 4 days now. I think most of my pain is from gas. How do you get rid of the gas? I have been walking, stretching, doing weird yoga positions to get it out of me! This is driving me crazy!

I know things will get better, but it is really taking a toll on me. I have been down in the dumps, and struggling to get my everyday chores completed. I do not mean to have a pity party, I am just kind of blue. Has anyone else every felt like this after surgery?

Lisa! :biggrin:

So, you are 3 days post-op. It is VERY normal to still be experiencing gas. And I do believe that the gas is most likely causing the majority of your pain. I would try Gas-X Strips. Most people on the board here swear by them. I used the Gas-X gel capsules (they are small enough to swallow) and they worked great! My doctor also recommended them to me.

I was kinda of having a pity party for myself 3 days post-op too. That was when I was having gas and diarrhea. Once that cleared up, I was feeling much better. I went a couple of days that I was feeling miserable emotionally. I think some people refer to it as Bandster Hell. You might read about it in some of the threads.

Anyone out there that can shed some light on this?? Thanks!

Take care, Lisa and please vent.....

Get some Gas-X and feel better soon!!

Gas-X is the first thing on my to do list tomorrow!! I have been moving around, but that is not enough. I really appreciate the support! It is really helping me make it through such a huge transition! Hugs!!!

Gas-X is the first thing on my to do list tomorrow!! I have been moving around, but that is not enough. I really appreciate the support! It is really helping me make it through such a huge transition! Hugs!!!

No problem hon!! Anytime... that's what friends are for!!

You might want to try the strips that melt in your mouth to be on the safe side. But it does work!! I carry some of the gel caps with me at all times. Let me know how you feel tomorrow.

Hugs!! Hope you get some rest! Have a great New Year!

Amy