The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-)

Molly (10/2/13)

Well ....I will be on the losers bench Monday yyyyaaaaa. A long time comein.

Lesson learned the hard way:

Last night was my first night home. I didn't set an alarm to take my pain med when I went to sleep. I woke up and needed to go use the toilet. Getting up was one of the most painful times since post-op. With all the noisy gas, I've joked that the alien from Aliens was living in my abdomen. Last night I swear the alien was ripping through. Now, I'm setting an alarm to wake up and take my pain med to stay ahead of it for a while.

Other than that, I'm thrilled to be home. I'm finally catching up on email, Facebook and this forum. Showered this morning, keeping hydrated and moving. Each day I feel better than the previous day.

Molly 10/2/13

MadisonMolly, did Drs or nurses give any suggestions on releasing extra gas?

Nothing beyond the usual walking and moving. I release a lot each time in the toilet, too. I had the left shoulder gas pain until yesterday.

Can your doctor/nurse prescribe you an antiemetic?

Yea. I had a scop patch, zofran, and decadron. It only minimally helps.

I too have the shoulder pain from gas. I have 6 incision cites. Only 2of them really hurt. Burning /tearing pain. No poop yet but enuf gas to power my house for a couple of months. I'm heading back to work tues. Hope all of you guys are doing well.

I too have the shoulder pain from gas. I have 6 incision cites. Only 2of them really hurt. Burning /tearing pain. No poop yet but enuf gas to power my house for a couple of months. I'm heading back to work tues. Hope all of you guys are doing well.

How long have you taken off work? What do you do?

I have been pooping a decent amount today ( if you can call it poop). I also had my first bout of naseua today (which is good for my fourth day). It hit gastband hard but with some breathing exercises I was able to keep from vomiting.

How long have you taken off work? What do you do?

I am a nurse...however am on light duty right now due to a herniated disc.

I am a nurse...however am on light duty right now due to a herniated disc.

Wow, I think you'll be the first back to work. Even though I feel a lot better today, I can't imagine going back to work next week. More power to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Molly 10/2

Wow' date=' I think you'll be the first back to work. Even though I feel a lot better today, I can't imagine going back to work next week. More power to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

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Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

Wow' date=' I think you'll be the first back to work. Even though I feel a lot better today, I can't imagine going back to work next week. More power to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Molly 10/2[/quote']

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

Omygosh, the first two days were awful. Then day 3 was better and today was pretty good overall. Even though I heard that the first couple of days are the worst, it didn't make it any easier.

One day at a time and hopefully it is better than the last.

Molly

Will do. How were your first two days molly? And how's it going now?

Omygosh, the first two days were awful. Then day 3 was better and today was pretty good overall. Even though I heard that the first couple of days are the worst, it didn't make it any easier.

One day at a time and hopefully it is better than the last.

Molly

Omygosh' date=' the first two days were awful. Then day 3 was better and today was pretty good overall. Even though I heard that the first couple of days are the worst, it didn't make it any easier.

One day at a time and hopefully it is better than the last.

Molly[/quote']

Amen. One day at a time. I am having difficulty with getting enough Protein in. And the bariatric Vitamins make me want to puke. So freaking gritty. I wish they made gummies.