Dec. 15th anyone?

[VSG Davis 19]

Davis this is Michelle from Greenwich .... How are you doing? Feeling better? I have a crazy question... Kate said to make one 9oz shake in the morning and then split it into 3 servings.... Do you think I can make 3 - 3oz shakes?

Hi Michelle - I'm doing better each day - I think she said make 9oz because we are putting 2 scoops of Protein in the shake & it's easier to get the correct grams ? As long as you think you can get the correct grams by making 3 individual shakes it should be fine - I have been pouring my shake into a 3oz Jello cup - I'm also using that same cup for Water - how are you doing?

[get2chris 28]

Oh yeah, getting out of bed or up off a chair without arms is painful. I have also decided that if it's on the floor it is going to have to stay there for now. Hurts WAY too much to pick it up. I have been getting in at least 48 oz. of fluids. I just keep sipping those small 8 oz. Water bottles all day and then have some tea or broth. I don't get to have shakes or anything besides Clear Liquids yet. Sigh....even a yucky flavor Protein Shake sounds good at this point.

[VSG Davis 19]

Get2chris 42oz's is really good - it's pretty interesting the different protocols that everyone has - did they do a leak test on you?

[alix1019 10]

In need of a buddy! Surgery scheduled for Dec 30th. Anyone need a pen-pal?

[MyssJones 84]

@ I'm doing horrible with my liquids. I may get down 10-16 oz a day. The gas pain makes me scared to eat or drink anything.

[AJP1243 46]

Just took the gauze tape up a bit and to my surprise staples. I am not mentally prepared for staples. I can't get myself to take the rest of the gauze tape off because I might pass out if I see the staples. What a day! I am not getting enough liquids either. Trying but my meds knock me out. How is everyone else? One day closer to being better I hope

[mroth28 23]

@ I'm doing horrible with my liquids. I may get down 10-16 oz a day. The gas pain makes me scared to eat or drink anything.

Hey have you tried gas ex strips? I used 1this morning it worked well. Water is also bothering me, I started to drink power aid zero and got it down much better! Good luck

[mroth28 23]

Davis I am feeling pretty good. I walked around the mall for two hours this morning. I am not loving the vitamins...it took me a while to eat the calcium.....and Water is not my friend but I am hoping tomorrow will be better!

[mroth28 23]

Davis I am feeling pretty good. I walked around the mall for two hours this morning. I am not loving the vitamins...it took me a while to eat the calcium.....and Water is not my friend but I am hoping tomorrow will be better!

[Benji27 17]

I don't know if it will work on my 4th day off post op. And doing everything right but I feel so weak n low in energy. The only way I was able to get fluids down is to stand and sip. The gas pains weren't as bad.

[Alexandra Jackson 0]

Had my surgery the 15th. So far I'm having lots of gas pain, especially in my left shoulder. Also my incisions are starting to itch like crazy.

I'm getting down my liquids and Protein OK but I think my protein is contributing to the gas. Anyone else having this problem?

[altraoiche 26]

Today is my day. Who else is today? Skin prepped, mouth dry, so excited! Please send prayers/good vibes.

[get2chris 28]

No gas pains here. Got a call from the doctor this morning and I can start clear Liquid Protein today. Been sipping my Water that past few days and tea, that's about it. will see what the Protein does.

Myssjones try some warm drinks.< /p>

AJP they took my bandages off in the hospital and I was surprised to see staples too. That's a lot of staples. Starting to itch. Oh well, they will have to go on Tues.

[MyssJones 84]

@@mroth28 I just went and got some and they've been working good. Today in general has been a much better day in the way of me getting down fluids.

[MyssJones 84]

@@Alexandra Jackson My gas was very intense the first 3 days post op. Drinking warm Water, gas x strips, and sipping constantly has helped control it some. It's much better today.