I had my surgery on May 7th and am now sitting here at my computer (May 8th) and am feeling pretty good. The gas pains were the worst part of my recovery. I still have them and I have lots of bloat, but I seem to do better after taking 4 of the little Gas-X melt-in-your-mouth tabs. Does anyone have any other suggestions for getting rid of the abdominal gas? I have walked around a lot, did the dishes, did a load of laundry. I'm determined not to be sedentary!

Also, I had the realize band. Although I haven't tried, I feel like I could actually eat real food. My doc wants me to be on liquids for 2 weeks, so I'm being faithful to that. I'd love to know any suggestions for liquid foods that you guys are finding appealing. Do you think it'd be okay to eat clam chowder soup if I strained out the good stuff (chunks)?

I'm looking forward to losing w/you all!!

Weight on surgery day: 204

BMI: 34.5

Height: 5'5"

Goal Weight: 150

Age: 44

Surgery: Dr. Manuel Castro in Dallas (New Beginnings Surgical Group)

Hi Venus,

How are feeling today? Still good I hope. You can get a Mayo Banditos Banner by clicking on mine, copy and paste to your signature area if you would like.

I'm pretty sure you can use any strained soup during liquids only. How about a smoothie with frozen fruit, banana, milk, spenda and ice in the blender? I don't start my liquid diet pre-op until a week from today, so I haven't checked into all of the possibilities. When you find out , let me know if there is any exciting liquid items. GB

Welcome and congrats, Venus!

I love the soups from Trader Joe's - they are creamy and delicious but still low in fat and calories. Also, my doc allows yogurt, and I've become addicted to Fage Greek nonfat yogurt - yummmm. Then there's delicious sugar-free pudding and sugar-free jello that helps tide me over. I was surprised at how many delicious liquids are out there, it just takes some time and effort.

Good luck!

Kellster, What do you do with the yogurt...I mean I know you eat it but is it plain? Do you put anything in it?Thanks, Cali