I'm so proud. I couldn't get myself to do it yesterday, but I did it today. Just wanted to share because at my pre-op appointment they said to get on the treadmill and walk the day after surgery..... She said it would help with the gas pains. I'm sick of the gas pains and the medicine is not helping. The nurse said to start at 5 minutes and increase in 5 minute intervals. I'm also kinda upset because I gained a pound yesterday. So, I'm going to do the treadmill for 10 minutes before going to bed. I'll let you all know if it helps with the gas pain.

What actually did help with my pain the day of the surgery and yesterday was liquid Advil in combination with the Lortab. I read somewhere that Advil may help more than the narcotic pain killers. So, I tried it and it worked !! But, I've run out and I don't want to drive yet.....

By the way, I set the treadmill very slow, 1MPH and no incline.....

Good job. Walking really helped me with gas pains. I started slowly and just worked myself up to four miles!!!! It really helps with weightloss. I am not saying that I love it- but I just make myself do it. I do feel good after I do it but have to fight myself from talking myself out of it prior to exercising. Keep it up.

Good girl! Its the key to a quick and more comfortable recovery and its a dedicated start to your new life.