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[VeeCathey 0]

Hi my name is Vee. I had my surgery on Sept 2nd. My surgeon was Dr. John Marsden at the Surgery Center of Richardson. I went thru True Results for all of my pre-op counseling.

I went in around 6:30 a.m. and was on my way home before Noon.

My first hours were pretty bad because of the gas! I had Gas-X strips, but they did not work well. Gaviscon did give me some relief. I did not have the gas in my arm, just in my stomach.

I have been instructed to walk, cough and take deep breaths to help with the gas and post-op. I have used my pain meds everyday until last night.

I have NO APPETITE! I have only drank Water, cranberry juice, tea, chicken broth and chocolate flavored Protein. I have tried both sugar-free Jello and popsicles, both they kinda made me sick.

I am very excited, nervous and scared all wrapped up into one!

[Carolg903 0]

Hi Vee!

I am 2 days post op and excited also. I live in Texarkana (Hooks) but chose to have my surgery in Shreveport. I stayed overnight in the hospital and was so glad to get home, that first night was rough! I am instructed to have 4oz of liquid or liquid food every hour that I'm awake. I've had yogurt, cream Soups, popsicles, pudding, Water, tea, etc. It's all going down quite well! It is good to meet another Texan going through the same thing as me!

Hi my name is Vee. I had my surgery on Sept 2nd. My surgeon was Dr. John Marsden at the Surgery Center of Richardson. I went thru True Results for all of my pre-op counseling.

I went in around 6:30 a.m. and was on my way home before Noon.

My first hours were pretty bad because of the gas! I had Gas-X strips, but they did not work well. Gaviscon did give me some relief. I did not have the gas in my arm, just in my stomach.

I have been instructed to walk, cough and take deep breaths to help with the gas and post-op. I have used my pain meds everyday until last night.

I have NO APPETITE! I have only drank Water, cranberry juice, tea, chicken broth and chocolate flavored Protein. I have tried both sugar-free Jello and popsicles, both they kinda made me sick.

I am very excited, nervous and scared all wrapped up into one!