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I'm already drooling for some good mushy mashed potatoes! At the same time I'm not really hungry...just tired of the constant sipping. One clear liquid just runs right into the next after a while! Every time a family member makes food it smells 100 times better than it ever has before! You're so right about needing to remember I'm still on the mend. It catches up with me around the time for my next dose of pain meds. Nothing like a swift reality check to let you know you aren't entirely up to speed! Take care! Candi

Nice to meet you Sue! Norwood isn't far from me at all. I'm on the West Roxbury/Dedham line :party: Well today is my 5th day since surgery...I'm experiencing so much gas and a bit of diarrhea. I'm really hoping it's not the temporary lactose intolerance they talk about! I know the gas part is normal but I shouldn't have diarrhea should I? I've been very strict about my post op diet. Could I ask where you had yours done? Mine was done at Faulkner Hospital but my pre-op weight loss groups were at BWH. Did you do Carnation Instant Breakfast during liquid phase? I'm starting to hate the taste of it! HAHA!

...god I'm so glad to see I'm not the only one with gas troubles. They didn't start till yesterday! I feel like my soul purpose in life is to produce gas! LOL! Time to pick up some gas-x!

I slept a lot my first day home because of the liquid percoset they gave me for the pain. I made the mistake of not taking in enough liquid and got terribly dehydrated :party: The first couple of days are tough just with the adjustment alone. I would definitely suggest taking any help you have available to you.

Hi there :scared: I was just banded on the 27th. I was in an extensive pre-op program which thoroughly prepared its attendants with vast amounts of paperwork re: everything from suggested post op diet to handling social events. I'm far from an expert and quite full of questions myself but I'd be happy to answer anything I can! Would be nice if this all this paper gets put to multiple good uses! I'm currently on my 2 week post op liquid diet. When that ends I start 2 weeks of diced proteins and smooth foods...As I understand it after that more foods can be added to your diet.