I am still looking for a surgery buddy. May 20th!

[diamondtammi 3]

Had surgery today; thank god it's over. My stomach feels like someone stepped on it with added menstrual like cramps,.

[pinkie1 36]

My belly hurts.

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

Oh girls... It really does get better. Don't be shy....ask for pain meds and if it doesn't work ask for something different!!!

Try to walk, it helps move the gas out!!

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[Heavy to Healthy 14]

Haven't heard from any of you and I am hoping you are all feeling a bit better. Please let me know how you are doing. ????????

Lisa

[rebecca920 24]

I was just able to start drinking fluids. The pain is there for sure but more of a very "tender" pain. Still getting pain meds but walking walking walking and drinking fluids also fixed a hernia and some adhesions. So happy!

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

Great to hear you are ok!!☺️ Talk to you soon

Lisa

[DarcieR 8]

My pain level from surgery is minimal but my gas pain is intense. I cannot fart, only burp, so I've gained myself another stay in the hospital. Doing laps like a crazy woman and still cant get it to come!

[diamondtammi 3]

I'm home and doing ok; I have menstrual cramps off n on. I'm walking, walking, walking. Stomach hurts and feels like somebody kicked me a million times. They say it gets easier I hope so

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

So sorry about the pain. My surgeon gave me Percocet and it worked great. Remember girls: NO NSAIDS (ibuprofen, Advil, aspirin, etc).

Only Tylenol and Tylenol alone will not work. You can ask your doctor for a pain medication that will work for you. Minimally, let the medication let you sleep.< /p>

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

I saw my surgeon yesterday. He said to expect to lose 15-20 pounds each month for the first two to three months.

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

Darcie,

Any gas yet? Just sit on the toilet and push a little.

Lisa

[cruzin2beskinny 6]

Wow all of you are doing great even though you each are having different issues. I am very happy that you all have been posting your info so I know what I have to look forward to next Wednesday.... Thanks for taking the time and sharing your stories, I wish all of you speedy recoveries and looking forward to more stories as we go thru this whole new version of us.

[rebecca920 24]

Very tough evening with pain and gas. Very uncomfortable. Was able to walk a lot which helped. Think I get to go home today !!!!

[Heavy to Healthy 14]

Gas X?

You can ask nurse for simethicone, if you don't have it.

[DarcieR 8]

Yes sorry I forgot to come back and post. I ended up staying an extra night at the hospital and right around 4:30 am it finally broke loose! What a relief! Today was my first full day back at home and I feel fantastic. I walked just over two miles today! I looking forward to adding more than just Clear Liquids to my diet on Wednesday!