Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

It is a lot of info.

Got a ? for everybody. The insertion point by my belly button is still quite sore. Is this a consensus here. I'm a week post op.

Gen :-)

Oh yes and I am going into my third week. It is better but to turn over at night is like a sharp jab going through me.

I was a little worried cuz that is the only one I feel the pain. I was worried something might be wrong. Thank goodness.

Gen :-)

That does make sense! I was wondering cause it seems like I can eat more and more with no ill effects and it was worrying me! Also' date=' thank you for the reminder about not drinking 30 mins before and 30 mins after a meal. It's not really a biggie now so much I guess cause all we are able to do is drink really but in the next stages and beyond, that is definitely gonna be key! I go to my doc and nut tomorrow, so I am gonna mention this and I'll let you know what they say too. Thanks!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Oh thanks, I'm eager to hear what your doc says. I'm certainly in the same boat. It is rather worrisome but hearing that others are experiencing the same thing is at least reassuring that it may be ok.

Yeah.. I am home. Made I back home yesterday afternoon. Pain has been very manageable. I'm only asking 1/4 of what was prescribed. Ive been able to watch up and own my street, but after anything that I do I'm exhausted. Ok, I must admit that I thought it was a little weird when everyone post op was talking about needing to pass gas... I so get it now! I feel like I'd be home free with one supersonic fart! :0)

I'm handling Water great and constantly sip, sip, sipping. The shakes are so thick and hard to get down. Yesterday I only was able to get down about 1/2 of one shake.

I have developed a cough and not sure if I can have a cough drop. Anyone leave the hospital with a cough?

Hope everyone pat op is healing nicely.

Simplysouthern I'm especially praying for you. Your journey sounds intense and painful. Hopefully you are on the mend.

Yeah.. I am home. Made I back home yesterday afternoon. Pain has been very manageable. I'm only asking 1/4 of what was prescribed. Ive been able to watch up and own my street' date=' but after anything that I do I'm exhausted. Ok, I must admit that I thought it was a little weird when everyone post op was talking about needing to pass gas... I so get it now! I feel like I'd be home free with one supersonic fart! :0)

I'm handling Water great and constantly sip, sip, sipping. The shakes are so thick and hard to get down. Yesterday I only was able to get down about 1/2 of one shake.

I have developed a cough and not sure if I can have a cough drop. Anyone leave the hospital with a cough?

Hope everyone pat op is healing nicely.

Simplysouthern I'm especially praying for you. Your journey sounds intense and painful. Hopefully you are on the mend.

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Congrats Snow on coming home and doing well thus far. A sugar free cough drop might be ok, but honestly I have no idea. So I might call and ask your Dr or ever a knowledgable Pharmacist might know since its Sunday. Could try calling the hospital and ask there. Just a couple of ideas. Sorry I'm not more helpful

Just so every on knows I do mix my own shakes w water . They are thin, almost like I'm drinking water. That is how I'm able to get the Protein and water in. I just sip sip the Protein Drink away. I use Body Logix protein mix, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. 3 carbs, 24 protein, 1 fat and 115 calories. I think the taste is a little better than many I've tried. However paired w milk it does taste better. But my body doesn't care for milk right now and I have issues w soy milk, never tried lactaid, and love coconut milk. So I need to talk to Dr about using coconut milk. I do prefer the chocolate over the other 2 flavors when drinking w only water.

Gen :-)

Oh thanks' date=' I'm eager to hear what your doc says. I'm certainly in the same boat. It is rather worrisome but hearing that others are experiencing the same thing is at least reassuring that it may be ok.[/quote']

Yes, I am too! Lol. I do honestly think that it's the gas going away and the swelling going down. I guess we really need to learn to sip sip sip, but sometimes I get soo thirsty I forget! Guess I shoulda really worked harder or some of that behavioral modification!!

Yeah.. I am home. Made I back home yesterday afternoon. Pain has been very manageable. I'm only asking 1/4 of what was prescribed. Ive been able to watch up and own my street' date=' but after anything that I do I'm exhausted. Ok, I must admit that I thought it was a little weird when everyone post op was talking about needing to pass gas... I so get it now! I feel like I'd be home free with one supersonic fart! :0)

I'm handling Water great and constantly sip, sip, sipping. The shakes are so thick and hard to get down. Yesterday I only was able to get down about 1/2 of one shake.

I have developed a cough and not sure if I can have a cough drop. Anyone leave the hospital with a cough?

Hope everyone pat op is healing nicely.

Simplysouthern I'm especially praying for you. Your journey sounds intense and painful. Hopefully you are on the mend.

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Remember to use your incentive spirometer because you don't want pneumonia. You have to get that junk out of your lungs.

Gina Surgery date Dec. 10th

Good point Beans. My nurse friend told me coughing is actually good for the lungs... Just painful for the gut

What is everyone using for their Calcium? My pills are big and not chewable. Even cut in half they are the size of fat raisin. Im afraid to try them.

Ask your Dr if u can use tums. I do. Kills two birds with one stone. Gas relief plus calcium supplement

Good point Beans. My nurse friend told me coughing is actually good for the lungs... Just painful for the gut

Try placing a pillow and press gently when you cough. It will help from keeping your stomach from jiggling.

Gina Surgery date Dec. 10th

For those of you having trouble with milk, this is what I do. Since my powder is already milk based, I have a chewable lactaid with each shake. You can get a box of 32 at walgreens for less than $10 and believe me it's worth it and more! Make sure it's the chewable and not the pills or else that will be another thing you have to crush. Hope this helps!

December Surgeries

Clairelou lou- Dec 1st Coventry' date=' England

jls2012- Dec 3rd Greenville, SC

lindamarie- Dec 3rd Santa Rosa, CA

NikiG- December 3rd Christiana Hospital Newark, DE

simplysouthern26- Dec 3rd, Dr. William Johnson, Johns Creek, Georgia

TeamMom- December 4th, Ohio

charrison27- December 4th, Dr. Asad, Erie, PA

msixkiller- Dec 4th Bailey Medical Center, OK

mrsblues- December 4th Silver Cross Hospital (Joliet, IL)

Wannabepintsized- Dec 4th San Antonio, TX

lisamcgowin- Dec 4th, Dallas Tx with Dr. Castro

jpr99- December 5th, Rochester General, Dr Anthony DiBenedett

Kathmandu- Dec 5th Highland Park Hospital, IL

mkruit- Dec 5th Akron, OH

Jessica143- December 5th ..Wareham MA

Vicki Loichinger- Dec 5th St Francis Hospital Indianapolis, IN

rarah- Dec 8th Coventry uk

Charde- December 10th Portsmouth Naval in Virginia

Denyelle- Dec 10th Traverse City, MI

cogburn- Dec 10th Allentown Pennsylvania dr Leonardo Claros

hotgal77- December 10th St. Lukes Roosevelts..NYC..Dr. Ninan Koshy

beans- Dec. 10th in Wareham, Mass

kdl0452- Dec 10th Kissimmee, FL..brother's surgery same day

redoableme- Dec 10th!! Vista East in Waukegan, I'll

Linda9009- December 11th

Jodimc- December 12th, Fayetteville AR, Dr. Roller

charlismom229- Dec 12th. Dr. Small in Hagerstown, MD

TDee- Dec 12th Edmonton, Alberta (CAN). Dr. Karmali

2bhlthy- December 12th

jamicrow- Dec 13th Madison, WI

thisshizzibananas- Dec 13th, Dr. Anthony Petrick, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

fireandice36- Dec 17th

Irishone127- Dec 17th Dr S. Trang. Einstein Hospital, Elkins Park, PA

jaymi - Dec17th

Mi2- December 17th

Nicole K- Dec 17th Boston, MA

Blue Chevy- Dec 18th, Toronto Ontario Canada

Joan VanDorn- Dec 18th Bailey medical center owasso Oklahoma

Khuff- December 18th Grand Junction Colorado

mommys2boys- Dec 19th

tkd259- Dec. 20th Raleigh, NC. Dr. Tyner

snow25- Dec 20th Greenville, NC

Amanda M- Dec 21st

LaShawn2m- Dec 27th[/quote']

Hi everyone

Hi everyone

How are you doing? Also an up to date list is located under December Surgery thread. So many more people have been added since that last list above :-) I think it's more than doubled, which is awesome :-)

Gen :-)

How are you doing? Also an up to date list is located under December Surgery thread. So many more people have been added since that last list above :-) I think it's more than doubled' date=' which is awesome :-)

Gen :-)[/quote']

I'm doing okay. Just trying to get myself together again after the surgery

I'm doing okay. Just trying to get myself together again after the surgery

I trust your surgery went well. Congrats and welcome back here!!!

Gen :-)