Been here since Wednesday and Im finally going home! I am ready! The most challenging has been the small spasms and feeling my bowels become alive again. That trapped air feels horrific , today is much much better! I read on here to never trust a fart and you shouldn't, lol. Feeling pretty good tho, and Im jappy!!

Glad you are getting to go home. Try that heating pad for the spasms.. I have really found a new friend in my heating pad..lol

I know what you mean about the fart...lol They can be loaded!

Hope you feel better soon... I am jappy too! lol

Jillb!!! I sure been thinking about you!!! How have things been for you so far????

okay, I gotta ask....why can't you trust a fart? Do ppl sht themselves w/ the sleeve? Is this only post op? Why, why, why? OmG, this is a scary thought lol

Congratulations Imlosingit and Jillb on your surgery.

May you both enjoy a sucessful recovery

Oh No, I cant afford to be Sharting my self at work.

Is this really an Issue.

For how long after surgery???

I want to Jappy

IMABear

Imabear- unfortunately it IS an issue... Carry a spare set of undies and wipes -__-

It's sad and gross but its a reality.

"Never trust a fart"

It's only right after for most but some it lasts thru the liquid only phases

Imabear - I have heard about this on this forum before, so it must be somewhat common. But it doesn't happen to everyone and it may well not happen to you! I was lucky.

I really think its just cause my bowels and everything is waking back up! Im not concerned it will be a long term issue!

Imlosingit- yes its only right after surgery. It's definitely not long lasting thank goodness hehe

Hey Ladies! Glad to hear your doing well and in good spirits and jappy!!

Imlosingit and jillb...how are u ladies doing? Im 13 days post op and today I mirCulously woke up for first time since surgery to NO pain or soreness!!.yay! Stopped my heparin shots today too. Purees going down good....i feel on top of the world today :-))

I am SO glad you are feeling better!!!! Thats awesome! I feel good as well. Purees are good for me also! What are you eating????

Mostly pouch tuna mixed with mayo relish and a lil gardiniera mix for a lil kick/grilled chicken/cottage cheese/greek oikos honey flavor yogurt/spinach/applesauce-mostly. And one protein shake per day :-) what about you?

I tried 1/2 a turkey meatball today with a dop of marinara and low fat cheese. Meatball mushed of course and it was good. Also string cheese