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I had my surgery on March 4th can you add me to this thread.

Welcome!!

Hello everyone, I am finally home after 5 days at the hospital... I have been feeling ok, but OMG was I sleepy the whole time... The side and back pain are the only bother right now... Also, I think I need to take much smaller sips or else I start feeling that pain in my belly (not bad) but I can definitely live without it. All people at the hospital were more than great, my friends and family very supportive, doctors, nurses, staff everyone gets 5 stars. My journey is barely starting but I am excited to meet the new me pretty soon!!! Heating pad was a NO NO for me on the belly but worked wonderfully on my back. I need a timer for my sipping, I am now constantly looking at the clock to make sure I sip every 10 minutes, LOL. Thanks to all for making this a great forum, I'll keep posting any progress.... oh, and of course.... walk, walk, walk!!!!

I can't wait to be POST OP!!!!!!!!

Out of surgery last night. What am awful night. Pains all night intl the morning. Had problems with my heartbeat and with my blood pressure so far two nights in Icu, possibly tomorrow reg room , type later out of it'!

Out of surgery last night. What am awful night. Pains all night intl the morning. Had problems with my heartbeat and with my blood pressure so far two nights in Icu' date=' possibly tomorrow reg room , type later out of it'![/quote']

Hope it goes smooth for you-- cell phone in hospital?

I'm on day one of clear liquids also. I loved jello before' date=' now the jello and broth just taste icky and I can't handle it. I can drink the heck out of some decaf tea and water though. Hang in there. I think that being hungry thing will improve. I'm glad I haven't had that so far. I'm thinking about you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

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I'm 10 says post OP and still nothing fills me up....i started crying the other day cuz i was just so frustrated. My stomach constantly growls....its no fun

I'm 10 says post OP and still nothing fills me up....i started crying the other day cuz i was just so frustrated. My stomach constantly growls....its no fun <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm so sorry. That's gotta be horribly frustrating. Are you getting all of your water in? Are you still clear liquids, or are you doing any protein supplements yet? Hang in there. It's bound to get better.

I'm so sorry. That's gotta be horribly frustrating. Are you getting all of your water in? Are you still clear liquids' date=' or are you doing any protein supplements yet? Hang in there. It's bound to get better.[/quote']

Ya I'm still on clear liquids and I'm getting most of my protein in

Ya I'm still on clear liquids and I'm getting most of my protein in

Hi Chell - what are you eating specifically?

Hi Chell - what are you eating specifically?

I'm not actually eating anything, I'm not able to yet. I'm drinking water, protein powder mix, jello, popsicles

Out of surgery last night. What am awful night. Pains all night intl the morning. Had problems with my heartbeat and with my blood pressure so far two nights in Icu, possibly tomorrow reg room , type later out of it'!

Hang in there!!!! Hope your feeling better soon! (HUGS)

I'm 10 says post OP and still nothing fills me up....i started crying the other day cuz i was just so frustrated. My stomach constantly growls....its no fun

Are you really hungry or is your new stomach just making noise?? I have read people experience noise after surgery. Hang in there, ask the doc to see what he/she thinks.

I'm not actually eating anything' date=' I'm not able to yet. I'm drinking water, protein powder mix, jello, popsicles[/quote']

Are you allowed soy milk yet?

I cant drink soy

Anyone taking the gas-x strips... Do you start by taking the recommended 2 strips? Or are you taking 1strip?