Thought I'd start a thread for those that are having their surgery July 26th so we can all vent/compare how we are feeling at each stage of the journey. How is everyone feeling at this point? I keep getting this question: Are you stressed or excited? My answer is both!

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Had anyone tried eating or drinking since surgery? I've only been able to keep down a couple bites of yogurt and 2 sips of soup besides water, which still pains me. I feel like I need calories, but am afraid to eat.

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I'm able to drink the protein shakes. If it is to thick for you you can water it down. Just go slow and sip on it. I hope you feel better soon.

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My post op meal plan says that I can have grits. Does anyone else say that?

Grits sound so good. My doc has me on clear liquids til my fors appt. incant wait for puree foods although im not hungry at all lol. Made roast potatoes and carrots in crockpot overnight for the fam and inate the broth from that this morning. Was sooooooo yummy!!!!!

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I am on full liquids also. I can have pudding, jello, and yogurt, so grits aren't that far off I guess

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How long does the gas in your chest last? It is really killing me tonight.

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How long does the gas in your chest last? It is really killing me tonight.

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I've been lucky and only get a little once in awhile when I sip and it goes away quickly. Have you been able to walk much?

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Anyone feeling emotional yet? I have been happy and stable this whole week. Even the day of surgery - never felt sad, and never had the feeling of regret so many sleevers talk about. Just happy and thankful for this new beginning. Then this morning, wham! Cried for no reason. Had no clue why. Just had a good cry. Only thing I could think of was hormones or the fact that I stopped taking my pain med. I've heard that that is more the norm, but it was weird for me. Anyways, just sharing. Hope everyone's having a happy Sunday!

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No emotions yet. I do however, have the feeling of regret. I'm trying to figure out if this was all worth it to me. I'm sure it is due to the fact that I'm still nauseous and not holding down liquids much, so I feel pretty weak and miserable. Hopefully every day will get better for all of us and this will be short lived.

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No emotions yet. I do however, have the feeling of regret. I'm trying to figure out if this was all worth it to me. I'm sure it is due to the fact that I'm still nauseous and not holding down liquids much, so I feel pretty weak and miserable. Hopefully every day will get better for all of us and this will be short lived.

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Have you talked to your nurse or surgeon to get some peace of mind on how your body is dealing? I can imagine how horrible you must be feeling.

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No emotions yet. I do however, have the feeling of regret. I'm trying to figure out if this was all worth it to me. I'm sure it is due to the fact that I'm still nauseous and not holding down liquids much, so I feel pretty weak and miserable. Hopefully every day will get better for all of us and this will be short lived.

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Was your team able to prescribe anything for the nauseous feeling. I know the offered me a prescription for it when I went in for my allergic reaction. I hope you feel better soon.

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Just trked mashed potatoes. Yummmmm. Could only eat 2 oz!!!! YES!!!! I feel restriction for sure. Feels like inate two steaks and was stuffed. Love this. So much better than the band!!!!!

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How long does the gas in your chest last? It is really killing me tonight.

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i had my lap band on the 19th of July. The most severe gas pains lasted about 4 days. . I'm almost two,weeks post op and I feel fine. Believe me it will pass. When you feel the pain. Walk it off and take deep slow breaths. That really helped me.

Thanks dorriee an, good advice.

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So I quit taking pain meds Sat night. I feel fine for the most part other than I feel each sip go down and its a bit unpleasant. I'm sure my sip isnt too big because I am drinking out of the little cups they gave me. Which leads me to my questions: is everyone "free" sipping, or using the cups every 15 min? Anyone off meds n feeling the swallow or do you all feel fine? Oh, I did have a small hiatal hernia repaired with a couple stitches, so maybe that has something to do with it. Surgeon post op tomorrow so wil be discussing with her, but wanted to see how you all were fairing.

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@@deekel8 Try different temps - warm may feel better. I think it's just important you are sipping and getting all your fluids - you don't need to use cups. I'm pre-op but what you are feeling is normal from what I've read.