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Hi Leigha, When I went in last time, the doc said it was too early to say if I was lactose intolerant. I just talked to the stand in (doc out), and he said to go on liquids for (2) days and then see how I feel.

:welldone:Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:smile::cheers2::drool::cheers2::cheers2:Good luck!!!

CONGRATS DeBeers! What an accomplishment! I bet you feel and look great!

I know what you mean....I am Day #2 and will probably not have a fill after the normal month due to my port needing to heal more. So, I am trying to fight the fight. Overeating does produce more gas. So, now that I am feeling better, I have turkey chili with onions tonight! It was so good!

Hi Nikki, I feel for ya! Post - op I had the worst stomach pains ever! What is hard is not everything works for everybody. I stocked up on Milk of Magnesia, and stool softners. I went back to my old reliable Miralax! Wa la, it worked! I am taking it in the AM and the bloat has gone down - with minimal gas for 3 days! This is after bloating since surgery - April 7th! So, get a couple of things and try them. I feel your pain!

Bensmum1109 - when did you bloat go away and what did you take? Thanks!

So to all the bandsters on this gas forum thread, did the liquid maalox help you out of something else. Thanks!

EJLDNEWSOM - so did the maalox liquid help you out???

Tegan did you ever get relief for your gas and if so what did you use?

I lost 5 lbs pre-op and 10 lbs post-op (Day #9). I am now on mushies. I have not exercised post-op, but am going to try the treadmill to get things moving.

Clayverde - when did your gas problems finally go away?

I also read in this forum about a bandster who was taking infants Mylicon drops for gas?????

A bandster friend said the doc just prescribed some pills for her gas. I am not sure what, but we have the same doc. I am calling tomorrow. This is only Day #7 post op and I am not going to put up with the gas much longer (not sure what I will do but)!!! I am very impatient when it comes to pain and discomfort.

ShrinkyDink, Did you ever resolve your gas issues????? I am Day #7 post-op and I hope this gas thing is not a permanent problem. That would be horrible!!!

Hi DS36, Is crushed gravol a suppository or a tablet? Where did you buy it? Thanks!

I feel a little more normal now after seeing your update. I am seriously bloated too.....I wonder when that goes away. I was great this am......Let me know what Dr. Bhoyrul says. Also do you know when he leaves for his trip?

Ladytru84, So when did your bloat go away? Was it from the surgery Co2 or what???? This is Day #5 from surgery. I felt really good this AM and then ate (maybe too much too fast) that might have caused it???? Details please!!! Tnx!

When everyone says to get enough protein, how much are you getting daily?

Beautiful, What Protein are you using that gives you 60 grams? Thanks!

I wish you a lot of strength tomorrow! That will be hard, but if you have your mind made up, you will do great. I have been tempted to have a bite here and there during my liquid diet, but I know one bite leads to two, so I am backing off! Have a good Easter!

My doctor recommended 60 grams of Protein. I think that is helping me to not be weak. Also, I discovered I can have split pea Soup - that has really helped. Just broth and Jello was not working for me. I too had the headaches:cursing:....from lack of food and also going off caffeine. I am on Day #8 of my liquid diet and tonight I have a headache again.....our bodies must be in shock after feeding it for some many years!!! I am just thinking I want the surgery to well, and shrink that liver! Also, it will make it easier to adjust to eating less....when we get to eat we will feel like it is a ton! Good Luck!:bored: