I couldn't decide where to put this one so I figured that most of it's gonna come after surgery so I put it in post op. Feel free to move it if necessary.

I was reading another thread and someone said these words and it made me think about what I have learned reading this board and was amazed at the responses I saw stating that they were not told such and such before hand. What are some things that you have learned after the fact?? The things you didn't find out until you were elbow deep into this journey...

Let's hear them, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I know that I am not the only one to wander this and I know that others looking are curious as well. The only way to learn is to talk to others that have been through the experience. Thanks, Dave.

I cant stand prune juice either. Im going to try the chia seeds.

Ok - what type of stool softener do you all recommend? ((I can NOT believe I am asking this - but I'm among friends...)

They say tp use Chia seed. I hv been using stool softner, colace, & today even colon cleanser & still impacted. It is gross lol but its life & you are among friends.

Yeah the chia seeds are great. I was using benefiber for 3 weeks and it didn't put a dent in the problem. I started using ....what's it called....the powder in the orange bottle. It didn't help either. My second day on the chia seeds....relief. Since then I've been happy. I put a couple of t-spoons in my Protein shakes and I don't even know it's there. I've also put the same amount in a SF pudding cup and it tasted great.

I tried making the chia seed gel that so many people online recommend....ugh. Really nasty.

Ok - what type of stool softener do you all recommend? ((I can NOT believe I am asking this - but I'm among friends...)

I swear by Senokot; take a tab before I go to bed and by morning....tada!! No lingering effects.

I burp constantly. . I feel like Snookie on the Jersey Shore. The difference is I don't do it in public.

I was shocked to have had a bm in the hospital today. I had to take Milk of Magnesia the day before surgery to clean me out....I didn' t eat anything in the hospital and much to my surprise I did "big business" today...day 3! I'm armed and ready now for clogs now though....thanks for the advice everyone.

You got a few weeks before it becomes a problem. The first couple of weeks there won't be anything because you're not eating anything.

I'm Sitting here two days post op in hospital can't sleep just received crushed pain meds iv.morphine was too much liquid tylenol was horrible I threw it up I don't think I was.prepared for this pain gas OMG with the stitches I'm walking good lost 3 lbs lol

I started using ....what's it called....the powder in the orange bottle.

See, the surgery is causing memory loss.

My doc said I will b leaving today yeah I'm tolerated 4oz of fluids I still having discomfort but I'm not doing much here waiting to leave they stop my iv so I'm still just waiting!

I burp constantly. . I feel like Snookie on the Jersey Shore. The difference is I don't do it in public.

Oh I do. And then I use the 'Oops, bariatric patient, scuse me!' excuse. Whatever, man. It's coming out one way or the other, and the alternative is a gambler when you're unsure of your next poop date.

Hi everyone

Sorry to ask but for how long do the gas pains last ?

prettyNYCnurse: congratulations and welcome to the Loser's Bench :-) Hope you heal quickly and get past the liquid & soft foods stages without too much trouble so that you too can enjoy your new Sleeve-O-Rama !

Things I didn't expect:

2 days of not being able to keep anything down (ice chips gave me spasms) but as soon as I was able to see for myself on an x-ray that there were no strictures and no leaks, I haven't thrown up since. The mind is a powerful thing.

As for memory issues, I have been on Atkins or other low-carb diets in the past and know that they make me "stupid" for awhile. This too shall pass.

I am still surprised that I am losing weight :-)

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I need some gremlins....doh.....damn spell checker.

Besides keeping you regular, the chia seeds actually work to restore memory function. They help keep you hydrated, slow down carb absorbtion and help keep blood sugar levels even, thus reducing Insulin spikes. They also mow the lawn and help make the house note.