m&msmom

I had my surgery on Tuesday, April 20th. I have experienced all of the things that you are talking about! I had my appendix out previously and the pain in your chest when taking deep breaths is definitely gas pains. They were the same pains when I had my appendix removed. Try to walk every day for a little that helps. As for the bananas. I am discovering through this process that everyone is VERY DIFFERENT! Doing just broth wasn't getting it for me. Yesterday I had a hypoglycemic episode (I am not diabetic) and almost fainted. I was so incredibly weak and it was because I had nothing in my system. Broth is not Protein and does not provide you with the nutrients your body needs. I had no strength and ended up throwing up stomach acid because I had nothing on my stomach! Listen to your body....as long as you chew well and try to eat something that is smooth going down, you should be fine. Given, you will not be able to eat much because your stomach is swollen from the procedure. Today my husband fixed me a small @ 2-3 oz smoothie of banana, Peanut Butter and skim milk....was smooth and I had no problems. As for the burping.....UGH! Drives me insane. So I completely understand what you are talking about! Good luck and I wish you the best.....my new philosophy...LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!

Good luck to you! My surgery date is on Tuesday, April 20th. I am so excited and nervous! It has been a long journey and I cannot believe that it is finally here! Tonya