Yes, the doc told me to take gas x. I am feeling so much better today. took a shower for the 1st time since surgery...that alone can make you feel like a new person. I need to get my stats and pics up (will try that soon) but just to let you know...I am 35, live in Huntsville, Alabama and weighed in at 275 on my pre-op visit 1 week before surgery. I have no idea where I am at now...I need a scale. As soon as I can get out of the house, I plan to buy one. Thankfully no sharts yet...but I'm sure it's bound to happen...all I have had for nearly a week is liquid...eating broth and popsicles, i hate water...found Sobe brand lifewater...it tastes pretty good. It sucks that I will miss out on the holiday food...but i keep positive by thinking about cute clothes!! hope all is well with you today.