I'm having my surgery Oct 5th my per op class is Sept 23rd. I'm getting super excited only thing that worries me is missing classes I just enrolled into two classes and they start the 14th I'll be missing 3 classes plus a whole week of surgery. Hoping my teachers will be okay and let me work it out so I don't fall behind or get knocked for missing class.

Anyone else on preop constipated and bloated?????

@@ChunkyChocolate ...the hospital actually thought I had a pulmonary embolism but during testing they discovered the fluid!

@SleevinChica I did not have a bowel movement from 5 days before surgery until after I came home from surgery Sunday night...almost 10 days....i was soooo bloated. Hang in there. Now I go about every other day

@ I am having the opposite problem today was 1 week and 11 pounds down but I can't be far from a bathroom which is hard cause I'm a nurse at Cleveland Clinic

@@edie091371 thank you and I am glad to hear you are feeling better! Constipation is no joke!

@@CHLOE12 thank you too! I don't know which one is worse! I am only down 7lbs and I am sure it's because of it!

Oh and I didn't like your post because I like the fact you both and relate but because you took the time to answer lol!

Try to drink more water maybe,constipation is worse than diarrhea Hope you feel better

I am drinking and added miralax... We shall see.

On another note, this October group is AWESOME. I was in the October 2012 sleevers group and I must say no one from that time frame still posts.

I really hope we all can stay active in the forums. I think it helps us to stay accountable. Also it is great for newbies to have a frame of reference 1-2-3 years out. I went underground too so I am speaking from experience. I challenge us all to share our experiences the good, bad and ugly. As it is such a huge benefit to this forum.

@ sleevenchica Me too Id like to keep in touch on Facebook too My name is Karen Buling or kbuling@yahoo.com

Edited October 13, 201510 yr by CHLOE12

I am not on Facebook but i am documenting My journey on Instagram.

I have added everyone new to our October list of Surgery's.

@@edie091371 Yes I'm on Facebook Terri Featherston I think it shows in OKC but I live in Eagle Rock Missouri now. I will try to look for you.

I'm doing great, except my bowels are soft & gas, but at least everything seems to be working! Very bored with the sip sip!! I have to wait 2 weeks to get soft foods!

@@60&goin4it ...same boat here. Gas is killing me...lol. Got 60 grams of protein drink in today but no where near enough water.i am just so full. Another week and half on liquids til I go to pureed for a,week. Then soft for a,week....I got your request on facebook...yay!!

@@edie091371 I have been drinking for my water part of the time powerade zero fruit punch. I do 12 rounds of 5- 1oz cups per hour, 2 with protein shake & 3 with water or poweradezero. Then when I'm done with that I just sip plain water occasionally till I go to bed! Keeps me really tied down waiting a few min. between sips. If i'm on fb or bariatric pal too long I get behind. Thank god for HGTV and I'm retired!!!

Lol....I am Neflixing Grey's Anatomy. On season 3!!! I am off work til the 27th at least. Longer if I need it. I need to walk more. But simply want to sleep or curl up in my living room nest!!! I am soooo tired!!

@@edie091371 Grey's is one of my favorite! Being tired was big for me, but today I feel pretty good! Have noticed a few jabs of slight pain on my left side, I imagine the healing pulling a little. I have a little nest going on in my living room too!!! I'm going to just enjoy!!! Have you seen Dexter? Revenge? I could name a bunch on Netflix!!!

I have seen both Dexter and Revenge.... Next I am thinking house of cards. Every once in a while I need total nonsense so I watch Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!!!