3 days post op, could eat a horse.

[MargoCL 677]

Don't freak out. Just breathe. Are you feeling weak, dizzy or any other symptoms? It's possible it's perfectly normal. Don't forget they removed 85% of your stomach, I'm sure that has some weight to it. And maybe your body is just healing more quickly. - I'm sure you will be fine.

[Marisol Unda 43]

I felt lousy bloated and uncomfortable when I woke up. After I used the bathroom I felt sooo much better. I have a headache and I’m a bit sore but otherwise I feel physically good. Mentally I’m a nervous wreck.

[MargoCL 677]

Drink Water. The headache is likely dehydration. The bloated is definitely post surgery and the relief... well pure relief. Try and get some nourishment and before you know it your Dr's office will call back.

[Marisol Unda 43]

Thank you for your kindness. I really appreciate it.

[Tim84 2]

I still haven’t been for a seat on the toilet..... probably should’ve happened by now

[Marisol Unda 43]

@Tim84 I’m so sorry. I felt miserable before I went. How are you feeling otherwise?

[Tim84 2]

I’m feeling quite good actually, very surprised. I’ve been out of the house most of yesterday and today. Everyone at home is kinda looking at me funny, like I should be more sick or something.

[MargoCL 677]

19 minutes ago, Tim84 said:

I still haven’t been for a seat on the toilet..... probably should’ve happened by now

Follow up with your surgeon just to be sure, but I'd suggest Milk of Magnesia. It's not uncommon to still not have gone at this point, but much longer you will definitely want to seek medical attention.

[kaleeshab 38]

My first BM was magnificent! I had been trying for three days but it was so hard. Once I sat down for three hours and finally the hard piece came through and everything came flowing right out afterwards. They did discharge me with Miralax and sennakot. I bought a stool softener on my own. Since we are already on an uncomfortable subject, did anyone else notice that their gas smells bad?

[MargoCL 677]

I've been fortunate, for the first time ever I've had no-smell gas. So truly just air coming out.

[Marisol Unda 43]

4 hours ago, kaleeshab said:

My first BM was magnificent! I had been trying for three days but it was so hard. Once I sat down for three hours and finally the hard piece came through and everything came flowing right out afterwards. They did discharge me with miralax and sennakot. I bought a stool softener on my own. Since we are already on an uncomfortable subject, did anyone else notice that their gas smells bad?

It was heaven. LOL I have been putting Miralax in all my Clear Liquids. My gas isn't terrible but it's frequent. My family is shunning me.

[Marisol Unda 43]

@MargoCL I heard from the nurse and she told me not to worry unless I'm having physical symptoms. I have an apt with them in 2 days to be sure. So for now I'm just not going to worry people I am a over-worrier and I don't want to make myself crazy.

[MargoCL 677]

Great news! Let me know how the appointment goes!

[Marisol Unda 43]

Wow that came out like word salad. I should really proofread. Sometimes spell check ruin my whole life. Duck!

[macadamia 591]

On 8/27/2018 at 5:09 AM, madscientistmommy said:

I was very hungry. From my post op diet I chose the thickest things I could-a tablespoon of Peanut Butter, 2 tbls of hummus, very thick Greek yogurt. Anything like Soup or applesauce left me hungry. I pretty much ate hummus 3 tines a day. oatmeal that was thick was ok too (weight control oatmeal)

What do you consider "weight-control oatmeal"?