well its been 2 days since my surgery and its a lot more painfull and serious than I had expected.. Im in a bit of a panic at what i have just done to myself. Did I really think this over as well as I could have? I havnt started pooping yet but I feel like I might be able to tomorrow.. There have been moments of slight panic attacks of super hot flashes and I have to convince myslelf that I can still breathe. Sleeping on my side has helped me relax. But Im still taking several pain killers every several hours. I suppose that this is normal. I plan on taking a xanax tonight to help me sleep. Ive had very strange dreams while trying to rest.

I just want to share with you that I have had the same exact experience as you say here in your blog for the last 3 days since I got my lapband (on Monday Dec. 22). I was starting to wonder if I was the only one, but I have had some serious dizzy spells, hot flashes when I get up, and very painful gas pains in my shoulders and stomach. To be completely honest, I did not at all think I would be in so much pain pos-surgery like I have been in. Today (Day 3) is the first day I can get up and walk down the hall without feeling like someone was stabbing me in the stomach or that I had just ran up 20 flights of stairs. I completely empathize with you and am glad to know that I am not the only one . I as well have not used the bathroom (no. 2) in 5 days... but I guess its because all I have eaten is Jello or sugarfree pudding... not much to pass. Hope you start feeling better and get some rest. Keep in touch.

Merry Christmas,

lauren

Hi Lauren wow thanks so much for your response.. I didnt think i would hear from anyone. Today is much better than yesterday was. I still havnt pooped but as you am not too worried about it. How much could I possible have to go with jello and water and whey protein? The gas pains I was experiencing are definatly better today. I have been taking a xanax crushed up with a single pain killer to help me sleep.. I havnt taken any pain killers since before two oclock today and its now almost nine pm. Ill tell you what though I absolutly culdnt possibly sip chicken broth tonight. I absolutly loathe broth. tonight i pureed a can of low fat chicken noodle soup.( is this considered self advancimg my diet?) I can cough now to clear my throat and definatly have more mobility. Your note to me has given me hope that I am not crazy for doing this surgery. Thanks for the support

Merry Christmas to you too.

Cary

Cary,

Its too funny because I loathe chicken broth with a passion and nearly gagged on it earlier today while I watched the rest of my family eat Christmas dinner (mash potatoes with gravy and prime ribs) ah!! What a day! When I woke up this morning the gas pains in my shoulders had finally gone away (thank God) because I thought I was going to lose my mind if I had them for another day. The gas pains in my shoulders have been much worse than the pain/soreness of my stomach/scars from surgery. How bout you? Don't worry though because your not alone in this;so far I have lost about 8 lbs. since Monday ( I guess because I'm on pure liquids and my body is in shock). I have only used the bathroom once (poopoo) since surgery (which I guess is ok since we are on liquids) but I hope that my body goes back to normal eventually. Anyways, Glad to hear from you and Merry Christmas. Keep in touch and good luck to you .

All the best,

Lauren

Ive never been so happy to poop before. It finally happened today. I also shaved and showered and made myself at least look good sitting around the house. Im bored out of my mind. I took the initial bandages off my incisions today to really get a good look at what had been done to me. Not so bad. I still have moderate pain on my right side incision but the others seem to be getting better. I had a spoonfull of peanutbutter today and a yogurt. I just made a fresh batch of jello and am about to heat up the remaining can of soup I purrered yesterday. I added unjury to the soup and so far so good. I dont know how much weight i have lost yet as my weight is still to high to read on the scale i have here at home. Im not gonna worry about it though. Im eating barely enough for a baby to survive. Im trying to make sure I stay hydrated and gettiiiing the protein I need to heal properly. I definatly feel more optimistic today that yesterday. I never thought id be so happy to consume Jello. Funny the things that change in life. I am definatly looking foreward to getting back to whole foods. I was cooking and eating really well before the surgery with lovely salads and grilled chicken. it will be nice to get back to all that. Ive decided I miss bread. Hang in there Lauren and Ill do the same.

Fondly,

Cary

Hang in there Cary. You can do this! I had to respond to your post. This is the only place I know where you can talk about how exciting it is to poop, and people share your excitement. I'm 4 days post op, and I got to poop yesterday! While other people got clothes and jewelry for Christmas I got...POOP! I also wanted to tell you to try and find something to keep your mind off food, especially while your still on liquids. I paint and write. Everytime I start to think about food I work on a painting or I write. Lately; I've been very prodcutive. Best of luck and congrats on doing something wonderful for yourself.

Wendy