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@@newbeginning77 I'm doing much better- the Isopure has been key for me though- I can get fluids and protein at the same time, even though the Isopure is getting harder to get down (tastes nasty). How are you doing?

So glad it went well!!

That's what I'm hoping for- that I'm not the only one. Maybe I had a bigger problem with mindless eating than I ever thought? Guess that is why they call it mindless.

Much luck! My first night was hard and I spent a lot of time pacing, but every day it gets much better!

I never knew I was so bad about gulping until this surgery, and I had to start using a straw so I could figure out how to sip. No issues from it yet!

I am 5'8" starting weight was 211. I just had it done 4 days ago and down to 205- spent most of my life in the gym and eating relatively well, with portion control issues. Looking forward to losing the weight for sure!

Day 4 and it was the first day I could actually get some liquid down and not be miserable doing it. Yay!!! Looking forward to my Isopure Mother's Day dinner tomorrow!

I'm with you- it's my day 3, and gas pain is better, but really struggling with getting enough fluids and protein. Who'd have ever guessed it'd be so hard to get calories? Hope you are doing better!

It's amazing to me how different the recoveries have been! I was supposed to get this done in January 2015, but broke my leg instead- got a plate and 8 screws. So coming into this I thought "no biggie." And really the pain from the actual surgery is no big deal at all- but the gas pain for me was absolutely problematic, and has prevented me from getting enough liquid in. I'm on day 3 now, which is much better than yesterday, and starting my day off with some protein shake. I WILL get my 60 oz and 60 grams in today!!

Just seeing this- I had mine done last Tuesday- 5/5, and felt exactly the same as you. We don't go into this surgery without a lot of thoughtful consideration, and I'm hoping you came through knowing you made the right decision for you. Family always want to interject, and not always in the right way. The first 36 hours were really hard for me, but today was a good day, and tomorrow will be even better. Best wishes to you!

I did not tell that many people. I felt like I have heard enough comments my whole life, and didn't want to hear anymore. So many people in my life feel like they have all the advice in the world to give, and I am not interested in it anymore. And maybe some day I will tell them? Not sure!

Don't forget milk of magnesia either- that works great, and it's pretty gentle.

Today is day 2 post op, and certainly the gas pain is the worst. Couldn't hardly swallow anything today bc it hurts, but hoping each day will get better!

This is my question too- I had my surgery yesterday. Am walking and taking gas-x but this is really uncomfortable!!

I just had my surgery today from Dr. Nicholson. Many of the nurses emphasized how great he is. Surgery went well, but the gas pain is hard. Have someone bring gas-x strips so u can use them!! Best wishes to all of you!

@@dalysm86 thank you! Looking forward to getting where you are

I am having my surgery tomorrow. I've been thinking about this for 2 years, and had the first surgery scheduled for January 13th, and broke my leg instead, so had to have a plate and 8 screws put into my leg. Now my day is finally here--I thought I'd be more excited than scared, but right now I am more scared than excited. Feeling like I should run down to the kitchen, make a hamburger and call it quits. Anyone else this scared?