So I joined this Bariatric Pals Community thinking that it would be awesome to talk and fellow people that are going through the same thing as me. But for some reason I find it hard to join in on the conversations. I feel like I’m butting in on other peoples conversations. Like who’s this newbie trying to talk to us? Does anyone else feel that way? Or is it just me? Because Im definitely not that way in person. I’m always talking to everyone around me no matter who it is. But for some reason I feel differently on this.

Hello girly I feel the same way.

Macpower are you online again? Haven't heard about your surgery What gives?

8 hours ago, MACPOWER said:

Hello, I’m just about to get discharged from the hospital. Everything went good! I was in a lot of pain the last couple days from the gas they fill you up with....but I’m great now! I’m ready to get home. The surgery went perfect!!

@MACPOWER So happy your surgery went well!! ☺

How are you dealing with pain, if any?

19 hours ago, +Wendy+ said:

Did they let you suck on any mints or chew ice when you couldn't drink Water?

No, nothing. They let me have a little sponge on a stick dipped in water. Which helped for about a minute before I'd want to do it again. Dry mouth was AWFUL. My throat hurt bad the first day, was better the next day. Dry mouth was bad the entire time, until the 2nd day at 3pm after the swallow test was cleared no leaks and I was allowed to drink water. It was the best water ever.

I was there wednesday- friday, went home in the afternoon on friday. First day was hard just because of the dry mouth and sore throat. Overall the worst parts were that, and the pain from the drain tube making it hard to get comfortable in bed or sleep. I really did not experience any gas pain at all. Starting friday I feel like I am able to drink pretty easily, faster than I see some people do post surgery, I have had no problems at all. Not hungry at all.

One thing I did note in the hospital, when they'd be bringing dinner around to everyone, the smell of "real" food or anything hot made me almost want to gag. They brought me broth once, I couldn't stand the smell of it, which was odd. The water, sugar free lemonade, suger free jello and sugar free pops were great though. As of right now I have a strong preference for cold things.

I was taking pain meds regularly in the hospital, but as soon as the drain came out, I didn't need them anymore. I have some at home just in case but overall I feel pretty good.

I had surgery Tuesday I still haven’t gone number 2 and I don’t feel constipated I just feel nothing now I’m taking milk of magnesia still nothing is anyone who has been operated this month going regularly already?

Is anyone else having issues with the app? I've uninstalled, reinstalled, forced stop, and it still automatically closes every time. When I get on the website I have a huge delay. I love keeping up with my peeps, but it's not letting me.

41 minutes ago, johnsons13 said:

Is anyone else having issues with the app? I've uninstalled, reinstalled, forced stop, and it still automatically closes every time. When I get on the website I have a huge delay. I love keeping up with my peeps, but it's not letting me.

I am also having an issue with the app. I hope they fix it

I just got back after,spending,12. hours reading Unfortunatly Bariatric Pal has stopped. Wouldn't have made it back without the electronic intercession of Ken the Bariatric Pal Web Administrator. He didn't give up until he found a way to solve my problem. He deserves a big THANK,YOU from me!?

3 hours ago, johnsons13 said:

Is anyone else having issues with the app? I've uninstalled, reinstalled, forced stop, and it still automatically closes every time. When I get on the website I have a huge delay. I love keeping up with my peeps, but it's not letting me.

YES! i Haven't been able to check my messages or anything. Every time I attempt to open it, it gives me an error and auto closes the app. So annoying.

And with the new Beta app they just started I can't see my messages or edit after I submit. Used to go back in for up to 2 hours if I made a good. Can't do it anymore. Oh well at least I am back, if yours continues go to Ken on the Web Management,forum. I know it has another name but I,can't look it up, that feature went also.?

I even tried the beta testing but even it hasn't worked. I just emailed/messaged the administrators. Hopefully something will change.

Sure hope so, every one of my friends here is special and I'd,miss you!?

Sorry Everyone!!! I haven’t been on to give updates! I honestly haven’t even been on my phone for days...

I’m home now! That damn gas has seemed to all leave my body now! I’m on liquids and soups and protein shakes for another two weeks. Then I go back and see my doctor again to hopefully move to the next stage. Iv got some soreness in my stomach but that’s now surprise. Iv been trying to get some walking in but it decided to snow here in Nebraska so that put a damper on my walking...except for my Aunt and Uncle took me to the mall for early morning senior walk...so that was nice, to be indoors.

Let’s see what else...I stayed two nights in the hospital. I didn’t want to, but that damn gas had me messed up for pain. It’s crazy how it does that! But once it’s gone it is like a switch and boom the pain is gone!

I had surgery Tuesday I still haven’t gone number 2 and I don’t feel constipated I just feel nothing now I’m taking milk of magnesia still nothing is anyone who has been operated this month going regularly already?

I had surgery on Wednesday the 11th. I didn’t go #2 until Saturday the 15th!

Oh and Iv been trying to get my daily water intake accomplished. It’s not easy, but I’ve been getting about 64oz of water in a day. Plus getting in around 100g of protein in a day too!