Well folks I am 9 days post op today!

I have to say the most remarkable thing I have discovered is that I no longer have nausea. I had all day pregnancy like nausea for years, and it was miserable. I gagged all of the time and vomited a few times a week. I am guessing that the hernia repair during my procedure fixed that situation. I don't know but it is amazing!

I have way more energy than I thought that I would. Although, I still have a lot of pain and have a very hard time getting comfortable. I really wish I would've purchased a recliner. I also have a ton of burps and it is painful when you have this big hard ball of gas in your stomach. Passing gas seems to be a challenge for me and for the first time in my life I wish it wasn't, LOL. But it looks like from what I've been reading the burping could be my "full" signal among other things.

And I am down 13 lbs since my surgery date!

Now my questions

1. How can I get rid of some of this gas? I have tried the Gas X and I am already on 20mg of Prilosec.

2. How much exercise or moving around can I actually do without setting myself back? It seems a lot of people say moving helps a lot with the gas and I also am hoping that exercise will help me heal faster.

3. How do I not feel so thirsty? I am so thirsty! My mouth is so dry even though I have been hitting my 48-64 ounce mark every day (protein grams is another deal).

4. What else can I do to get more Protein on the liquid phase? I cannot seem to stomach the Protein shakes they are far to sweet for me and cream Soups with soy Protein powder is getting old fast.

5. Are there any other suggestions anyone might have to get me back to me? I am tired of looking at this messy house, teenage boys aren't much help and the hubby can't do it all, LoL. Also, my dogs feel neglected because I can't do anything but pet them because they are too heavy and hit against me too hard when they play.

Thank is advance for all your help!

You should be able to walk at least 3 miles a day. Dont worry about protein, but get your water in. It all gets better with time.

Forget gax X -- WALK WALK WALK WALK WALK WALK WALK! Gas X releives somewhat but walking is your true miracle to get rid of gas and feel better -- and lose weight wink wink! Good luck! You'll feel amazing in another 5 days or so and then it gets better and better!!