~Sheila~

Hi caramel...Nice to hear you're feeling good! I, too, have loose bowels and feel so full even drinking a little bit of Water. Keep us updated...Im jealous you havent had to take the pain meds, I sure have. :scared: Take care.

Sounds like you have quite the routine town. Im awake at 5:30am from pain. I havent found a good way to lay down yet. my left side hurts from my port, my right side hurts from the gallbladder. I guess i might have to sleep in the lazy-boy for a bit longer. Are you taking Liquid Tylenol for adults or doubling the dosage for childrens? Just curious...My husband went to Target to get some the other day and they pharmacist told him that they dont make liquid tylenol for adults. yeah, I know...and this coming from a pharmacist. :scared:

Oh great, i was getting hope about the gas pain, thinking id be free from it, too. Hope it doesnt come for me. Ive actually had no gas pains at all. freaky huh? You're drinking a ton of Water?? Im jealous. Im too freaked out to start doing that yet. Just think, in a few days, we'll be feeling good enough to maybe start working out. (Yeah right, huh)

Missy, good luck, Let us know how you're doing!

Actually, popsicles are whats doing it for me, right now. I dont know about you, but im dying of thirst.

You have 4 huh? Not too shabby! lookin good! I have 6 cuts, for my gallbladder and hernia, though. Im hoping they heal fast. Im not as brave to take a photo yet. Glad you could take one for the team.

Apparently my Dr considers SF Jello as a liquid. It's on my clear liquid list.

Dont feel bad, I felt the exact same way. Im about 24 hours post op. I too, felt like it was worse than i expected. It sorta reminded me of my one c-section, too! I think the worst part is over though, the anticipation of the surgery. Sounds like you're doing great! now we can FINALLY be excited now that this part is over. Stay well, hope you feel better! ~Sheila~

My Dr has given me like a years supply of suppositories, in case anyone around me gets sick or if I get sick. For anti nausea. He said to just keep them on hand, in the fridge. Maybe ask your dr for something like that? I know suppositories are the last thing anyone wants, but it might help.

oh man, i just ate 3 full spoons of jello and im soooo full. thats bad, huh? I didnt think it would take just 3 spoonfulls....

Chatita...LOL..that made me laugh. When we dropped our kids off at my Mom's yesterday, before the surgery, She said, "Next time I see you, You'll be a size 8, *HAHA*" Jesse...Well, i just take a few bites of Jello and im totally full. So thats why i asked. but im looking forward to something hot and yummy, like broth. mmmmm broth. Glad everyones doing good!

Twilight, Yeah, I have my husband home helping me..for now... Ants...I didnt even think too much about the hernia, i guess thats probably why he's so strict, huh. well, Im feeling much better. Im actually so much more excited about all of this, now that the surgery is OVER. whew..I was mostly stressed out about it. now that its here and done with, Im pretty pumped about whats to come!

Im finally banded!! I had my surgery yesterday and this morning, im finally getting around to check in here and let you all know how it went. Basically, the surgery went fine. But today, I feel like ive been kicked in the belly 400 times. Granted, i DID get my gallbladder removed and had a hernia repaired, So the dr said id be more uncomfortable than normal. My question it...My dr advised me to not lift anything over 5lbs for 6 WHOLE weeks. I have a 3 month old and a 2 year old who still need to be lifted. Did any of your dr's say this to you? And if so, how did you cope? Im nervous mostly about this.

How much broth did you have? Did you just sip it? Im paranoid by eating too fast, too much, ect...

Jes, what have you eaten if anything so far? Ive had one of those small Jello snack containers. Im paranoid about what I should eat. But im sipping on some peppermint tea. I havent had any gas pains yes, (Cross your fingers) But yes, it DOES help to walk, i just did a lap around the house, and i am feeling better by the minutes. Keep in touch. Im sure you're just hanging out today like i am.

Kingjes, I had my surgery yesterday too, Hi twin! You must be doing way better than I am. Dont you feel sore in your belly at all?

Wow..Sounds like everythings going great so far! Did they tell you how soon after your surgery that you could start working out?

Congrats..Good luck with everything...

Ouch, that sounds horrible. I was looking at my paper work and it says to call the dr's office ASAP if you have shoulder pain. Im not sure why. I hope you feel better, and soon!

So, I know theres probably not a lot of us who's got a fill, or even anyone at all. But does anyone know anyone who's gotten one? and if so, how bad do they hurt?

Miso Hungry

Awww...100-I feel the exact same way YOU feel. Today, im super emotionaly, mourning the loss of something thats consumed me for years-Food. I am like you, where most of my weight is in my belly. And my hips hurt, too. Just think of all the time we'll have for other things, when we are healthier, thinner, and not consumed with food. Our lives are going to change so much for the better. My surgery is tomorrow, and although im scared, Im so happy. You can do this!! Your kids will see a much happier momma. dont give up..you deserve this.

You can find Miso soup/paste in the Asian food section in the grocery store, next to the egg drop soup. It's pretty good...it does have fish in it, fish powder...so, if you like that sorta thing, give it a try.

Hi, KingJes...Im also getting banded that day. At 11am. Good luck to you...let us know how it went.

Deb, I have my surgery on the 12th. 2 days away. Im pretty anxious, we, too, paid cash. maybe thats why you felt sick to your stomache.