Hello All,

I posted somewhere else on the forum and someone was nice enough to direct me over here. I'm having surgery on Friday Nov. 9 by Dr. Felix Spiegel at UGH. I'm excited:whoo: and petrified:omg:at the same time. I believe I'll do well and definately will be giving it all I've got.

Thanks in advance for any words of encouragement.

Good to see you here, Diva! Good luck with your journey. I added you to the surgery dates list.

Be sure to follow your doctors orders to the letter. Take care of yourself during your recovery time.

edie

Good luck Diva! This msg board is a good place to be. We're all going through a similar process at the same time so we can relate to how you are feeling.

:help:Wow I never thought it would be this bad. I know I'm just 1 day post op but I am absolutely miserable. The gas pains or almost unbearable. I've walked around the block twice with my DH and I'm taking GasX and Tylenol liquid every 4 hrs. but it seems nothing is helping. Geez please someone tell me this gets better. I keep thinking what have I done, what have I done:omg::omg: On top of the crappy feeling, I'm hungry I've had a couple of jello cups, cranberry juice and 2 sips of chicken broth. I tried a bit of slim fast but it seemed to make my already bloated and tight stomach double in size. Oh geez, what am I gonna do:faint:

I'm so sorry the pain is so bad. Do you have something stronger than Tylenol to take for the pain? If you do, take it.

I hope the pain is better very soon.

Diva - Sorry to hear about your pain. Maybe you should call the doctor and see if they can give you something stonger. Have you tried the heating pad. It really helped with some of my discomfort.

Hello Everyone!!!

I took my Vicodin and I'm like a new woman:bounce: I was hesitant because years ago I thought I had a reaction to it, well apparantly my memory is faulty. I can't believe the difference, thanks so much for your responses. I feel like I'm back on track now. Size 10 you can run but you can't hide, I'm coming for you!!!!:whoo:

Hello Everyone!!!

I took my Vicodin and I'm like a new woman:bounce: I was hesitant because years ago I thought I had a reaction to it, well apparantly my memory is faulty. I can't believe the difference, thanks so much for your responses. I feel like I'm back on track now. Size 10 you can run but you can't hide, I'm coming for you!!!!:whoo:

Hey Diva! Bust out your heating pad, too. I had my surgery on the 9th and SWEET LORD my shoulder's been killing me!! It's the referred pain caused by the gas that's lingering in my abdomen. Whatever, man!! It HURTS!! The heating pad really, REALLY helps though. I kind of wrap it up over my left shoulder and keep it there for 20-30 minutes. It makes a HUGE difference. Also, if you feel up to it, take a shower. That really helped to calm a lot of the gas pain and discomfort.

Keep taking your vicodin on a regular basis, not just when you feel pain. Take it every 4-6 hours so that you're covering yourself for the anticipated pain to come. It really makes a difference.

I hope your recovery continues to get better. We'll be here for you!!!