Hi all, I'm feeling nervous and anxious. Its coming up next week and im starting the diet tomorrow (sept 11). Im afraid of this gas pain everyone is talking about. How bad is it and what can be done to help.:omg_smile:

I know it's easier said than done, but try not to get too nervous. For me, being prepared, and reading up on the surgery and what to expect helped a lot.

I had laproscoptic gall bladder surgery awhile ago, and I didn't have any problems with the residual gas, so I was surprised when I kept reading about people having problems with it. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't have any real issues with the gas after my lap band surgery last week either. I was gassy and I felt bloated, but I didn't have shoulder pain or anything like that. I took a few Gas X pills after a day or two, but all in all, it wasn't even remotely painful. Maybe you'll be lucky too.

Thanks for answering back. I'm also just starting the diet . Some people have started it 3 weeks before op and with me it will be just 1 week. I hope that won't be a problem too!!!!

When you've had time to read these boards more, you'll see that there's as many different pre-op and post-op diets as there are posts. Some people have no pre-op diet and are going out to eat a last dinner the night before, while others are on clear liquids and have to have an enema the day before. I was somewhere in between, which worked out well for me. If you follow your doctor's instructions, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Hey, we are the same day - Good Luck, you will do fantastic

Debbie

hi Debbie, nice of you to cheer me on. Good luck to you too. Im a bit nervous and anxious. I read to much on the internet. Giving myself the willies lol

Edited September 11, 200818 yr by ReachingForTheStars