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No BM for me either. I was sleeved on the 29th. I haven't had any desire to try. It's like its empty up there. Still on clear liquid until tomorrow. Every program is different so it's hard to advise what's right and wrong. Gas X really helps my pains.

Cold doesn't taste as good as warm. I'm 3 days out and Popsicles are a bit better than they were the first day. Jello was another thing that was yucky. I'm so excited for pudding and Greek yogurt tomorrow. I hope they don't disappoint.

Miso soup aka broth tastes so good. Even has 3 grams of protein.

Hang in there everyone. We've almost made it through the toughest part. 3 days out for me. Yesterday the gas pains showed up. Gas x helped so much. Finally breaking it up so I could get rid of it either end. No BM I figure cause in still on clear liquids. kinda don't expect one for a couple more day. That's always an issues with me anyways. Dr gave me suppositories when I feel backed up. I'm down about 4 lbs since pre-op. . I'm happy with that cause I gained 3 lbs leaving the hospital.

I went 12 hours between pain meds today. Gas pains are the problem. I got some gas x strips and it seems to be breaking it up but very painful.

No gummies allowed for me. Dr says they get stuck. I had been using them pre-pp and love them.

Unfortunately I have that pill crusher. It's the taste that gags me getting down. My plan calls for liquids, chewables or crushed until I go to solids. 42 days until solids. 2 down. 40 to go. ????

Is anyone crushing meds or vitamins?. This is the worst part of it all. How are you getting it done?

Day 2 post op for me. My abdomen has been very tight. I assume gas pain. Super tender to turn over. Vision is still blurry and I've had a stiff neck since Day 1. These are things I mostly expected but unfortunately my back issue are back from laying around so much. I used an ice pack on my tummy last night and then just moved it to back to my sciatica. That seemed to help. I also notice that the cold is really bothersome going down. Thing I will have to do my liquid room temp. Tried my multi chewable. I need to chew it more. Crushing my depression meds isn't working out for me. It's such a nasty flavor. On a positive note, My husband is surprised how well I'm doing. We just walked around the block. Took all my energy to do so but I did it.

I hope everyone is recovering well. Can't Sunday to be on full liquids. Are any of you having a stiff neck?

Wow. That's crazy. The dr actually called me on the way home to remove mine. That must be it.

Is anyone having trouble with their eye sight ? Even with my reading glasses on, everything is way blurry

Less than 24 hrs down and I'm already told I can go home. I'm walking and sipping well. No pain when I'm not moving. Pain on my right side feels like a pulled muscle. It's very difficult to get out of bed or lift up when I need to adjust. Dr says its normal. I hear the first week is the worst. Bring on the next challenge. I'm ready.

It's done! I'm sleeved. Been sleeping since 230. I just mentioned I had Charlie horses in my tummy that come and go and turns out its gas. Off for a little more sleep and then walk. Congrats everyone. So proud of us all.

Check in time tomorrow is 1130 am Ca time. Surgery 130pm. Amazed I'm not hungry on this clean liquids diet. Must be the nerves.

Interesting. That's what I was told. My nurse said that she doesn't see huge gas issues butThen she doesn't know what happens after the patient is discharged.

Congrats! So happy for you.

Yay! So glad to hear everything went well. Did you do the gas strips? Let me know if it helped. I still need to go get some.

I've used the same powder for years. Seemed very logical to get more protein by just adding another scoop. I've done that and won't be doing that anymore. The Nut said is was the first case they've seen and I def don't want to the second. Yikes.

How do they do the leak test? I would be emotional too!

Use caution when doubling the scoops of protein. My Nut said that the hospital recently had a patient who was using the same protein powder. She doubled the scoop and it didn't contain enough liquid to break down the powder. It formed a intestinal blockage. The surgeon said when he clean it out, it was similar to cookie dough constancy. Very thick and chunky.

So glad to hear from the 27ers! Excited for you 28ers. One more night of work for me then hoping for a smooth anxiety free 24 hrs until surgery. The 29th can't get here soon enough. Hugs to all ????

Dollar Store deals. I got a good amount of supplies for post op. 1 ounce cups (aka shot glasses). Thermometer. Stool softener. Baby spoons and forks. Pill box. Ice trays. Reusable mini containers with lids 2.3 oz. Love a deal and checking off my list. Woo hoo

Thanks! Not sure if I will need all these things but who cares when they're only a dollar. ????

I just talked to the nurse on my arrival time. I asked about Gas X. She said she rarely sees people with gas bubble issues. The doctors are getting so well and getting it out. I guess the gas is in the cavity so gas strips wouldn't help. Now this was via the recovery nurse.