Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hang in there . You can do it. I must admit that I am living through your experience, we are about a month apart for WLS and similar in pre op weight. Remember that there is a goal in sight and you will be there sooner than you know it. Take it one step at a time, you WILL do it! wls 7/19 264/xxx/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hang in there . You can do it. I must admit that I am living through your experience, we are about a month apart for WLS and similar in pre op weight. Remember that there is a goal in sight and you will be there sooner than you know it. Take it one step at a time, you WILL do it! wls 7/19 264/xxx/130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I know what you mean about not wanting to fart (sorry for the lack of a better word) unless you're on the toilet! I had my first bowl movement yesterday (day 2 post op). I had several yesterday and several today. But I won't fart unless I'm on the potty! LOL! I'm back to the hotel. I'm doing quite well. I have a little bit of soreness in my tummy area. It really feels more like I did a billion setups and now have a sore stomach! My swallow test was " text book perfect " as the doctor said. I've not had to take anything for pain as of yet. But I do have something just in case. If it doesn't get any worse than it is right now I'm ok. I'm scheduled to fly home July 4th; but the doctor said I might be able to go early. WOOHOO!! I sure hope so because when I get home I'm getting married! YAY!!! 2 days post op!!!! wrote: > UGhh! I have only done this for 5 days & the liquids are driving me > crazy! > > I've had SF Jello,SF Popsicles,SF Fudgesicles,Water,Crystal Light and > Grape Flavored Water. Only other Sweet thing I had was 3 bowls of > chicken soup broth & I am swelling like mad,even from low sodium soups! > I can't stand all this sweet stuff. I never ate that much before > surgery. > > I really want to add something with substance to my diet but am afraid > to move on without the ok from my DR whom I don't see until July 6th. > > I know I will be happy once I start losing but this is soooo hard > right now. > > The gas is killing me.It seems like everytime I sip I feel the need to > burp or hiccup,which usually won't come out.I also have terrible gas > in the bowel which I am afraid to release unless sitting on the toilet. > Had a BM already yesterday at 4 days post op.Sorry if TMI But I'm sure > you all went thru this & hope some one can shed some light. > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 5 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > > > > > > We are a very active support group. > If the email becomes overwhelming, > please change your setting to NO EMAIL! > Please contact Group Creator > Robyn@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Hi , Welcome to the losing side! I can relate to your swelling and gas pains. As for the swelling, I kept my legs elevated and wore the stockings provided by the hospital. For the gas, I found it easier to pass if I rotated lying on my left and right side. I don't know why, but it worked for me. I too was also nervous about having an accident, but after awhile I decided " oh well if I do. I'll just clean up and shower. " I got tired of running to the bathroom everytime I felt the urge to have nothing happen. Fortunately, I never had an accident. I hope you find some relief soon. in Virginia pre-op: 299 present: 257 surgery date: 3 May 2006 Drowning in liquids UGhh! I have only done this for 5 days & the liquids are driving me crazy! I've had SF Jello,SF Popsicles,SF Fudgesicles,Water,Crystal Light and Grape Flavored Water. Only other Sweet thing I had was 3 bowls of chicken soup broth & I am swelling like mad,even from low sodium soups! I can't stand all this sweet stuff. I never ate that much before surgery. I really want to add something with substance to my diet but am afraid to move on without the ok from my DR whom I don't see until July 6th. I know I will be happy once I start losing but this is soooo hard right now. The gas is killing me.It seems like everytime I sip I feel the need to burp or hiccup,which usually won't come out.I also have terrible gas in the bowel which I am afraid to release unless sitting on the toilet. Had a BM already yesterday at 4 days post op.Sorry if TMI But I'm sure you all went thru this & hope some one can shed some light. Thank you!!! Post op 5 days 277/XXX/135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I didn't have socks either. Not that I could bend over right now to put them on myself! LOL! I wanted to put my regular socks on; but my belly's too sore right now. wrote: > I noticed if I go up & down steps it helps pass gas,but I am > still afraid of the accidents,and constantly run to the bathroom > LOL ! I didn't get socks from the hospital.My mom was just asking me > about those tonight.Wonder why I didn't get them,Hmmm. > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 6 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Have you tried sugar free popsicles or fudgsicles? That'll let you chew a little... wrote: > Thank you . It is just driving me crazy not being able to chew > anything or have any feeling of food in my mouth. Today I actually > grabbed a small french fry of my sons plate & chewed it up & spit it > out even before any juices could escape down my throat! It felt soo > good to chew something! My husband & kids looked soo shocked! I wish I > had a picture of their faces,LOL > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 6 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I am not trying to be funny here, but I know that when I would go sit on the potty, if you will, I would rub the heck out of my stomach, it reallly helped next to the walking. Just a thought! Hye wrote: I finally took half a dose pain meds this afternoon. I've got one incision site that is tight & sore. It's a little swollen today too. Gonna show it to the doc in the morning to get his opinion. Other than that I'm fine. I'm walkin the halls of the hotel. It gets a little easier each time! Tomorrow I think I'll venture out to the store. I'll have to if I want anymore broth or water! LOL! Walking gets my gas going. Not long after I walk to halls I gotta go to the potty! :-) The swallow stuff was bad; but not nearly as bad as the laxative they made me take. UGH! That was horrid. It was so salty tasting! *shudder* It was neat watching the liquid go down when they did the swallow test tho! :-) wrote: > That is GREAT that you have no pain! I went all day today w/ no > pain meds & just took some a little while ago for achy knees,I have > no idea why! I thought the bathroom stuff wouldn't happen for a week > or so as I thought some said but we got it early. Like you said I > dare not pass unless on the toilet! That swallow stuff almost made > me vomit as it was soo horrible tasting but my test showed just fine > too. > > Great to see you are coming home & good luck with the MARRIAGE! > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 6 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I am not trying to be funny here, but I know that when I would go sit on the potty, if you will, I would rub the heck out of my stomach, it reallly helped next to the walking. Just a thought! Hye wrote: I finally took half a dose pain meds this afternoon. I've got one incision site that is tight & sore. It's a little swollen today too. Gonna show it to the doc in the morning to get his opinion. Other than that I'm fine. I'm walkin the halls of the hotel. It gets a little easier each time! Tomorrow I think I'll venture out to the store. I'll have to if I want anymore broth or water! LOL! Walking gets my gas going. Not long after I walk to halls I gotta go to the potty! :-) The swallow stuff was bad; but not nearly as bad as the laxative they made me take. UGH! That was horrid. It was so salty tasting! *shudder* It was neat watching the liquid go down when they did the swallow test tho! :-) wrote: > That is GREAT that you have no pain! I went all day today w/ no > pain meds & just took some a little while ago for achy knees,I have > no idea why! I thought the bathroom stuff wouldn't happen for a week > or so as I thought some said but we got it early. Like you said I > dare not pass unless on the toilet! That swallow stuff almost made > me vomit as it was soo horrible tasting but my test showed just fine > too. > > Great to see you are coming home & good luck with the MARRIAGE! > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 6 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 As soon as I get home! LOL! Not sure when. But it'll be before I go back to work on July 17th. Tim popped the question on the way to the airport on Sunday. :-) Shauna Thalman wrote: > , How exciting, you are getting married? How soon if you dont mind me asking? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 And there are so many different crystal lights it's hard to get tired of em! I like the Water Sensations too. The grape is so yummy!!! Shauna Thalman wrote: > I hated it too Kim. I ended up doing mostly water. Then when I switched to puree, I switched to a crystal light because at that point water was nausiating. You just have to get through the first couple of weeks, It wont be too bad. YOU CAN DO IT! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 AWWWW How sweet. Congratulations!!!!!! hehe. Hye wrote: As soon as I get home! LOL! Not sure when. But it'll be before I go back to work on July 17th. Tim popped the question on the way to the airport on Sunday. :-) Shauna Thalman wrote: > , How exciting, you are getting married? How soon if you dont mind me asking? > > > --------------------------------- Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs.Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Thanks. :-) I was pleasantly suprised! He was always against marriage because he'd been burned before. I was fine w/ that. I was just happy being w/ him. Shauna Thalman wrote: > AWWWW How sweet. Congratulations!!!!!! hehe. > > > > > Hye wrote: > As soon as I get home! LOL! Not sure when. But it'll be before I go > back to work on July 17th. Tim popped the question on the way to the > airport on Sunday. :-) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Thanks. :-) I was pleasantly suprised! He was always against marriage because he'd been burned before. I was fine w/ that. I was just happy being w/ him. Shauna Thalman wrote: > AWWWW How sweet. Congratulations!!!!!! hehe. > > > > > Hye wrote: > As soon as I get home! LOL! Not sure when. But it'll be before I go > back to work on July 17th. Tim popped the question on the way to the > airport on Sunday. :-) > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 You two make me sick to my pouch! LOL.......congrats.... Mike T Re: Drowning in liquids > Thanks. :-) I was pleasantly suprised! He was always against marriage > because he'd been burned before. I was fine w/ that. I was just happy > being w/ him. > > > > Shauna Thalman wrote: >> AWWWW How sweet. Congratulations!!!!!! hehe. >> >> >> >> >> Hye wrote: >> As soon as I get home! LOL! Not sure when. But it'll be before >> I go >> back to work on July 17th. Tim popped the question on the way to the >> airport on Sunday. :-) >> >> >> >> >> > > > > We are a very active support group. > If the email becomes overwhelming, > please change your setting to NO EMAIL! > Please contact Group Creator > Robyn@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 You two make me sick to my pouch! LOL.......congrats.... Mike T Re: Drowning in liquids > Thanks. :-) I was pleasantly suprised! He was always against marriage > because he'd been burned before. I was fine w/ that. I was just happy > being w/ him. > > > > Shauna Thalman wrote: >> AWWWW How sweet. Congratulations!!!!!! hehe. >> >> >> >> >> Hye wrote: >> As soon as I get home! LOL! Not sure when. But it'll be before >> I go >> back to work on July 17th. Tim popped the question on the way to the >> airport on Sunday. :-) >> >> >> >> >> > > > > We are a very active support group. > If the email becomes overwhelming, > please change your setting to NO EMAIL! > Please contact Group Creator > Robyn@... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi , Walking helps me now pass gas, but in those early stages I was unable to stand for very long. I would have dizzy spells, but I think that was because of the antibiotic. I had a very difficult first 4 weeks post op. I was re-hospitalized for pancreatitis for 2 weeks after being home for only one. It was an awful experience that had me regretting my decision to have the surgery. Since, things have gotten much better and I am happy with my decision! As for the stockings, they were called surgical stockings or TEDS. TEDS was the name brand. They helped prevent blood clots and prevent swelling in the legs. It's usually customary for all surgical patients to have them. My husband is a medical student and has worked at 4 different hospitals in this area for his clinical rotation and he also said it was standard practice to have the surgical stockings. I wonder too why you didn't have them. Well, talk to you later. in Virginia pre-op: 299 present: 254 surgery date: 5/3/06 Drowning in liquids > > > UGhh! I have only done this for 5 days & the liquids are driving me > crazy! > > I've had SF Jello,SF Popsicles,SF Fudgesicles,Water,Crystal Light and > Grape Flavored Water. Only other Sweet thing I had was 3 bowls of > chicken soup broth & I am swelling like mad,even from low sodium soups! > I can't stand all this sweet stuff. I never ate that much before > surgery. > > I really want to add something with substance to my diet but am afraid > to move on without the ok from my DR whom I don't see until July 6th. > > I know I will be happy once I start losing but this is soooo hard > right now. > > The gas is killing me.It seems like everytime I sip I feel the need to > burp or hiccup,which usually won't come out.I also have terrible gas > in the bowel which I am afraid to release unless sitting on the toilet. > Had a BM already yesterday at 4 days post op.Sorry if TMI But I'm sure > you all went thru this & hope some one can shed some light. > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 5 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Hi , Walking helps me now pass gas, but in those early stages I was unable to stand for very long. I would have dizzy spells, but I think that was because of the antibiotic. I had a very difficult first 4 weeks post op. I was re-hospitalized for pancreatitis for 2 weeks after being home for only one. It was an awful experience that had me regretting my decision to have the surgery. Since, things have gotten much better and I am happy with my decision! As for the stockings, they were called surgical stockings or TEDS. TEDS was the name brand. They helped prevent blood clots and prevent swelling in the legs. It's usually customary for all surgical patients to have them. My husband is a medical student and has worked at 4 different hospitals in this area for his clinical rotation and he also said it was standard practice to have the surgical stockings. I wonder too why you didn't have them. Well, talk to you later. in Virginia pre-op: 299 present: 254 surgery date: 5/3/06 Drowning in liquids > > > UGhh! I have only done this for 5 days & the liquids are driving me > crazy! > > I've had SF Jello,SF Popsicles,SF Fudgesicles,Water,Crystal Light and > Grape Flavored Water. Only other Sweet thing I had was 3 bowls of > chicken soup broth & I am swelling like mad,even from low sodium soups! > I can't stand all this sweet stuff. I never ate that much before > surgery. > > I really want to add something with substance to my diet but am afraid > to move on without the ok from my DR whom I don't see until July 6th. > > I know I will be happy once I start losing but this is soooo hard > right now. > > The gas is killing me.It seems like everytime I sip I feel the need to > burp or hiccup,which usually won't come out.I also have terrible gas > in the bowel which I am afraid to release unless sitting on the toilet. > Had a BM already yesterday at 4 days post op.Sorry if TMI But I'm sure > you all went thru this & hope some one can shed some light. > > Thank you!!! > > Post op 5 days > 277/XXX/135 > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have to put my foot up on a chair to put my socks on.Do you have someone there to help you?Sorry I couldn't remember who was with you. What is the temp in Mexico right now? Where in Mexico? Post op 7 days 298/277/XXX/135 > > I noticed if I go up & down steps it helps pass gas,but I am > > still afraid of the accidents,and constantly run to the bathroom > > LOL ! I didn't get socks from the hospital.My mom was just asking me > > about those tonight.Wonder why I didn't get them,Hmmm. > > > > Thank you!!! > > > > Post op 6 days > > 277/XXX/135 > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 That sounds like a helpful idea Shauna! may eliminate 1/2 the false alarm trips,ha ha. Post op 7 days 298/277/XXX/135 > > I am not trying to be funny here, but I know that when I would go sit on the potty, if you will, I would rub the heck out of my stomach, it reallly helped next to the walking. Just a thought! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 hahaha it may. Its just that while you are sitting on a toilet, your stomach seems to get more comfortable with that position. I know this all seems funny and you cannot help but picture everyone, sorry... but... it really helped me to move the gas around better in my stomach by rubbing in circles all around the stomach area, especially when it decided to climb under my rib through the night, that was the worst of the pain i had after surgery and MAN did that hurt. Rub rub and rub some more. wrote: That sounds like a helpful idea Shauna! may eliminate 1/2 the false alarm trips,ha ha. Post op 7 days 298/277/XXX/135 > > I am not trying to be funny here, but I know that when I would go sit on the potty, if you will, I would rub the heck out of my stomach, it reallly helped next to the walking. Just a thought! > > > --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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