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Desertmom, how many days from surgery are you? The first few were the most difficult, but I'm 11 days post-op and I am starting to feel a little more normal. But all of the things you mentioned I am still experiencing intermittently. I also had to add Milk of Magnesia because I wasn't able to go to the bathroom. That has helped with the reflux and discomfort.

I am on day 9 post op, and I am so hungry that I can't really think about anything else. I guess I thought the hunger would go away. I'm taking 2 pepcid daily, so this shouldn't be acid. Does this mean the sleeve is not going to work for me? I'm ready to cry.

Thanks for all of your advice. I did drink more Water today, and that helped. I also took a nap in my car at lunch time, that helped too. Tonight I had cream of potato soup, probably not the best choice, but my list does say I can have creamed soups. I avoided the chunks, but I guess I could have blended them. I haven't had anything but Protein shakes for almost three weeks, so the soup was fabulous!

Did anyone ask their doctor when sex could be resumed post op? Just curious!

Wow, Deb, very inspiring. I can relate on so many levels. Being 9 days post op, although I am missing the food, I am happy to be gaining the emotional time to think about something other than what I am gonna eat next.

Rhap, I 've been wondering how you are doing. A mis-step does not make you a bad girl! Please remember that, it is the all-or-nothing thinking that gets us overweight in the first place. I had surgery on the same day as you, and I too can take normal sized drinks and I can keep drinking and drinking the protein shakes. I am hopeful that this is a normal part of healing and when we add some food, we will feel full. Hang in there!

Thanks for sharing, everyone! Welittle1, that's quite a story...I hope not to repeat!

I am on day 8 post op, and I felt very much of what you are feeling until day 6, when I suddenly started to feel better. That gas is insane, and kept rolling all around making me so uncomfortable. I had to walk around to get Water or the Protein shake to go down. It hurt. On day 6 (this past Monday) I became able to drink more than 1 oz of a Protein Shake over the course of 1/2 hour. I'm even a tad hungry, and now I am worried I haven't lost my "hunger." Bummer.

My poor grouchy husband, one week to go!

Thanks all, I think 2 weeks is the best bet!

I used Milk of Magnesia about 4 days post op, it worked, and I have been regular since then; I am now 7 days post op. Frankly, I think it helped with the gas, once I started going regularly, I haven't had as much gas. May have been a fluke, but I feel better.

That was my goal too, now I am hoping to be fit AND 40 (since I just turned 40).

That is awesome! Keep up the good work.

Hi All, I am on day 7 post op, and I still have some pain in my left shoulder. I have read here that someone had a leak and the only symptom was shoulder pain. My pain is not a constant pain; it happens most often when I burp, then it is a sharp pain in the middle of the front of my shoulder. Most of my other gas symptoms are gone, I don't have the rolling inside that I did yesterday and before. I have taken my temperature daily, and there has been no fever. Should I be alarmed that this pain may be the only symptom of a leak? Today I am starting to feel much more alive, I just don't want to miss a symptom. Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks so much, Ladies. That is kind of what I figure...I don't want to go crazy over every ache and pain, but...

Well, I downloaded the app a long time ago, and I have an android phone, so I had to put music in to be playing while walking/running. Otherwise, I would only hear silence and the cues ("run" "walk" "whatever"). I don't know if the app works the same way still...

OK, I have a "friend" the "fried" is probably my subconscience talking...

I downloaded the app, set up my music, but alas, never donned my shoes. I have a fried who did, and she found that she was able to keep up with the runs since they are so progressive. I am now 7 days post op, and still not ready to run, but in another couple of weeks, I may join you...since I do have that playlist ready, and all! Good luck!

Excellent question! I am so thankful for all of the answers.

VACookey, don't discount. Enjoy the compliments! you are inspiring.

Amazing and inspiring! I am 6 days out and don't want to lift anything yet. I have been walking a little, but maybe not enough! Thanks for the encouragement.

So happy for you! Also appreciate the encouragement, at 5 days post op, I'm not feeling so fabulous...

Has anyone experienced a middle to lower back ache? I am 4 days post op, and have had this ache since yesterday. I can't help but to be concerned about every ache and pain. Could this be from hanging around the couch? It's not like I didn't do that a lot before the surgery, but still.

I have been using the medicine cup. Tried to estimate yesterday but totally lost count. Luckily I finished two 12 oz G2 bottles, so I knew I had at least 24 oz. The medicine cup also helps the liquid to warm up, which goes down a little smoother for me. I usually sip three times out of each 1 oz. cup. Once I get a cup down, I make a tally mark. Ridiculous, but I'm scared to be dehydrated. They had to stick me 4 times to get the IV in and I have three terrible bruises, I don't want to have to go in for an IV if I can help it. 4 days down, woohoo!

Rhapsody, great questions! I am feeling much the same way on day 4. I tally my cups of protien and liquid and write down what times I take medicine/vitamins. It stresses me out though, as I have only been able to get down 7 oz (28 grams) of protein and about 28 oz of G2/water. I was told to get to 48 oz. of liquid plus 45 grams of protein. I feel the same way with the pains and air as I take each sip. Walking around seems to help, but not enough. Hang in there, you're not alone that's for sure!