I can't believe we're finally on the losers bench! Congrats to everyone on this side of the journey. Keep us updated with your progress.

Our April first peeps are Deana Wright, MissMeagan and Nella. Ladies, tell us everything!

Well' date=' I've had a rough couple of days. Was in ER last night for dehydration. They gave me fluids and sent me home. Then my surgeon wanted me to be seen at his office today, because I have been having trouble swallowing water. So the PA I saw today recommended that I start my acid reflux meds again, which I've been off since surgery. She also said that my esophagus is swollen from throwing up so I just need to be really careful with my sips. All in all I'm doing better now tonight. Not feeling too bad. Just wanted to give you guys an update. Hope everyone else is doing well.[/quote']

Hope u feel better!

Well' date=' I've had a rough couple of days. Was in ER last night for dehydration. They gave me fluids and sent me home. Then my surgeon wanted me to be seen at his office today, because I have been having trouble swallowing water. So the PA I saw today recommended that I start my acid reflux meds again, which I've been off since surgery. She also said that my esophagus is swollen from throwing up so I just need to be really careful with my sips. All in all I'm doing better now tonight. Not feeling too bad. Just wanted to give you guys an update. Hope everyone else is doing well.[/quote']

Take it slow and easy, one day at a time, it will get better and easier. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

I feel like everyone is doing so much better than i am so I have an infection and they opened the one incision and I felt a lot of relief on Monday after it drained some then yesterday I got another really bad pain on my left side but lower I feel like its gas pain so I've been walking as much as I can and the more I walk the more it hurts my doctor does not want me taking Gas X but I have taken the strips a few times and nothing seems to help .....any suggestions its been 2 weeks yesterday

I feel like everyone is doing so much better than i am so I have an infection and they opened the one incision and I felt a lot of relief on Monday after it drained some then yesterday I got another really bad pain on my left side but lower I feel like its gas pain so I've been walking as much as I can and the more I walk the more it hurts my doctor does not want me taking Gas X but I have taken the strips a few times and nothing seems to help .....any suggestions its been 2 weeks yesterday

I hope you start feeling better

I feel like everyone is doing so much better than i am so I have an infection and they opened the one incision and I felt a lot of relief on Monday after it drained some then yesterday I got another really bad pain on my left side but lower I feel like its gas pain so I've been walking as much as I can and the more I walk the more it hurts my doctor does not want me taking Gas X but I have taken the strips a few times and nothing seems to help .....any suggestions its been 2 weeks yesterday

The strips didn't help me at all. The only thing that helped was the chewable gas-x. Even then it was still painful. I am sorry you are not feeling well still. I am still having a lot of pain too, but up and moving some. I am with you on walking just hurting more. The more I walk, the more my tummy plus down and my muscles hurt on the inside. I have taken an old pair of leggings and cut the top to make it a compression type thing, and then tied the leg portions together around me so that I can have some back support. It has really helped a lot!!! It just can't be too tight or it hurts more.

Well' date=' I've had a rough couple of days. Was in ER last night for dehydration. They gave me fluids and sent me home. Then my surgeon wanted me to be seen at his office today, because I have been having trouble swallowing Water. So the PA I saw today recommended that I start my acid reflux meds again, which I've been off since surgery. She also said that my esophagus is swollen from throwing up so I just need to be really careful with my sips. All in all I'm doing better now tonight. Not feeling too bad. Just wanted to give you guys an update. Hope everyone else is doing well.[/quote']

Prayers for a speedy recovery Hun

The strips didn't help me at all. The only thing that helped was the chewable gas-x. Even then it was still painful. I am sorry you are not feeling well still. I am still having a lot of pain too' date=' but up and moving some. I am with you on walking just hurting more. The more I walk, the more my tummy plus down and my muscles hurt on the inside. I have taken an old pair of leggings and cut the top to make it a compression type thing, and then tied the leg portions together around me so that I can have some back support. It has really helped a lot!!! It just can't be too tight or it hurts more.[/quote']

I hope you both get better soon :-(

Well, I've had a rough couple of days. Was in ER last night for dehydration. They gave me fluids and sent me home. Then my surgeon wanted me to be seen at his office today, because I have been having trouble swallowing water. So the PA I saw today recommended that I start my acid reflux meds again, which I've been off since surgery. She also said that my esophagus is swollen from throwing up so I just need to be really careful with my sips. All in all I'm doing better now tonight. Not feeling too bad. Just wanted to give you guys an update. Hope everyone else is doing well.

Hope you feel better real soon!

I feel like everyone is doing so much better than i am so I have an infection and they opened the one incision and I felt a lot of relief on Monday after it drained some then yesterday I got another really bad pain on my left side but lower I feel like its gas pain so I've been walking as much as I can and the more I walk the more it hurts my doctor does not want me taking Gas X but I have taken the strips a few times and nothing seems to help .....any suggestions its been 2 weeks yesterday

Praying you get some relief for the pain. I wish I could offer some advice

The surgeon said he uses binders to hold it together instead of a blanket. WheN i woke up in my room I had to ask 2 and demand the 3rd time. I wated an hour for pain medicine post op day 3. Same thing had to ask and ask and ask.

I am home and feel bloated and stuffed.

Does this sound right. 1/2 cup water every hour.

I had this all memorized but now i am second guessing myself.

I just started the banana cream Muscle Milk shakes. They are yummy, no chalky taste at all. Just tastes like pie. Lol!

How do you make them?

No I don't

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How do you make them?

There are a few ways. I tried the one that is ready to drink so I didn't have tondo anything. I am going to get the powder one and see if it tastes as good. They are a little pricey but waaaaaay better than the other ones I have tried.

I feel like everyone is doing so much better than i am so I have an infection and they opened the one incision and I felt a lot of relief on Monday after it drained some then yesterday I got another really bad pain on my left side but lower I feel like its gas pain so I've been walking as much as I can and the more I walk the more it hurts my doctor does not want me taking Gas X but I have taken the strips a few times and nothing seems to help .....any suggestions its been 2 weeks yesterday

You are not alone! My left side pain is still pretty bad. I sneezed yesterday and started crying! I feel like I would be way more active if I didn't have to hold my side all day! I know it takes time, but it is somewhat frustrating at this point! I have also tried gas x and miralax thinking that maybe it was my bowel that was causing the pain, but no dice! Hope you feel better soon, but just know that you are not alone!

You are not alone! My left side pain is still pretty bad. I sneezed yesterday and started crying! I feel like I would be way more active if I didn't have to hold my side all day! I know it takes time' date=' but it is somewhat frustrating at this point! I have also tried gas x and miralax thinking that maybe it was my bowel that was causing the pain, but no dice! Hope you feel better soon, but just know that you are not alone![/quote']

This sounds bad to say but im kinda glad to hear im not alone i just tried gas x chewables lets see if that works ...i have to get better my husband goes back to work in Saturday and i have a 2 yr old to take care of and have to be able to get through the day without pain pills