Hi I am in day 4 of my pre op diet. I am scheduled feb 10th for my gastric sleeve. I am wondering if there are some filling recipes anyone has found for the pre op. I'm starving!

Not really. Hurts worse cuz I'm not pumped full of morphine. But I just have to make it thru this week.

That's awful. I'm so sorry. Are you able to get up and do your walking? I heard that helps. I hope you get to feeling better soon. (((Hugs)))

Not really. Hurts worse cuz I'm not pumped full of morphine. But I just have to make it thru this week.

That's a shame. Did you know you were going home the day of? Did they give you any pain meds for home?

Hey Heather I definitely feel your pain. I just got home and the gas pains are horrendous. Walking around definitely does help tho!

I am getting up and walking but I don't see that its helping much. My shoulder isn't hurting as bad but my lower back is so tired of bring laid on. I want so bad to lay on my side but I'm not allowed to until tomorrow. I'm taking my hydrocodone every2.5 hrs instead of every 3-4 because that last hr is really bad. My husband asked if I am glad I did this.... I said not today ask me next week lol

I am getting up and walking but I don't see that its helping much. My shoulder isn't hurting as bad but my lower back is so tired of bring laid on. I want so bad to lay on my side but I'm not allowed to until tomorrow. I'm taking my hydrocodone every2.5 hrs instead of every 3-4 because that last hr is really bad. My husband asked if I am glad I did this.... I said not today ask me next week lol

Hang in there. If you need to vent you know we are here. I'm wishing u a very speedy recovery and hoping it gets better soon

I'm in the same boat as you! I'm glad I have you to talk to during this. Just remember this is a long term tool for a better healthier future. We got this!

Oh man. I am praying for you heather! I go Thursday. I hope you are feeling better again soon. Keep walking! I know it hurts but from pervious surgeries I know it helps you so much.

I am getting up and walking but I don't see that its helping much. My shoulder isn't hurting as bad but my lower back is so tired of bring laid on. I want so bad to lay on my side but I'm not allowed to until tomorrow. I'm taking my hydrocodone every2.5 hrs instead of every 3-4 because that last hr is really bad. My husband asked if I am glad I did this.... I said not today ask me next week lol

did they give you the lortab elixir??? That works so much better! I was taking like 15mg every 4 hours... I was in heaven.. literally!! LOL I am all out No more nightcaps for me. You taking gasX? Also take Colace at bedtime. The day after my surgery was the absolute worst... I was so so so much better Wednesday.... I had it done last Monday. You will be ok... stay on top of that pain with your meds. You have Bentyl and something for nausea/??

Yes I have nausea meds and the hydrocodone. When do the gas pains stop?

I was allowed two shakes per day and one meal of protein and veggies. My pre-op diet was 2 weeks.

Instead of using the 1% milk I was allowed to mix with my shakes, I used that in my coffee and mixed my shakes with water - this helped spread out the calories more thru the day and helped. I also drank a lot of decaf green tea - that helped with the hunger as well.

I was hungry on Days 1 thru 4, then started to feel human again on Day 5. I also found that walking took my mind off the hunger - going outside and walking for 30-60 minutes.

Yes I have nausea meds and the hydrocodone. When do the gas pains stop?

You having upper gas or lower gas or both?

Yes I have nausea meds and the hydrocodone. When do the gas pains stop?

what about GasX? That helps!

It's upper gas. My husband is going to the store to find me gas x strips. Ugh it's all in my back and hurts so bad

Does the gas x stuff help with the surgical gas?

Does the gas x stuff help with the surgical gas?

No, my surgeon said only walking will help with that. Gas x will help with stomach and intestinal gas though.