March Bandsters!

[SleepingBeauty<3 14]

Welcome to the other side, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thank you soooo much Ready4Change!!!

[judych 225]

i agree... couldnt you just boil up a potato and strain that with plenty of milk?? put some yoghurt in it?? a little skim milk?? im goimg to do that for tea tonight.. im starting to feel just a bit peckish.. but not sure if its coming from my tummy or my head. lol. anyway, so long as the potato is well and truly blended, has no lumps and i can get it up through a straw im right. i agree that its not easy at all. at the moment the gas is my biggest issue i think, although its not as bad as some have had it.

well.. ive had some tea. i had bought some baby food.. for 7/8 months of age. i had chicken and sweet potato. id cooked some potato for my husband so what i did.. i got some baby food, some potato (not much, equiv. to a home made chip ) , some milk and a little salt. i blended it in really well. i could suck it in through a straw so i knew that it was the right consistancy. i had about 220mls of it. i was very satisfied when id finished and i did enjoy it (i ate it from a spoon)

i needed more flavour tonight with my food. im really happy about that . it was a wholesome meal, as it was made for young babies, yet i introduced a little more veges, some reduced milk and that was it. im going to do the same every night from now on for the next week. tomorrow i will cook up some pumpkin (squash) introduced a small amount of that to the baby food and have that. its worth trying. Has anyone else here had baby food??

[dellaland 11]

Took liquid adult acetaminophen for my headache you can find it at CVS.

I search everywhere they don't sell it up here the closest thing is children Tylenol and to me that tast like a spoon full of sugar

[Ladybug28 73]

I couldnt find any either. The pharmasist told me they didn't make it, to use the children's just double the dosage.

[Alerker 10]

I couldnt find any either. The pharmasist told me they didn't make it, to use the children's just double the dosage.

I couldn't find the liquid either, my doctor told me as long as the pill is smaller then an M&M you can take it. I found CVS brand acetaminophen they are small tabs and work very well

[Alerker 10]

_{Day 5 for me on the other side and doing great, I feel a little better everyday. I have been trying to get out a little every day. I still can't eat all I am supposed to eat but doing my best to get in as much as possible. My new issue is a pain in my lift rib as anyone experianced this.}

[waitingpatiently 250]

I bought Gas-X Extra Strength chewable Tablets. I haven't had surgery yet but bought some after they were recommended in something I read. I checked with my surgeon's NP, and she said it was a good idea to have some on hand.

The box reads, "Gas-X Extra Strength Tablets offer fast, effect relief of pressure and bloating that antacids can't provide. They are specially formulated with simethicone, the antigas medicine doctors recommend most for pressure, bloating, or discomfort referred to as gas." There were two flavors available: Cherry Creme and Peppermint Creme.

I saw some at Target today when I was searching for liquid Tylenol.

I bought tylenol cold----But the only actie ingredient is tylenol. I couldn't find just plain tylenol liquid.

[ready4changein2011 70]

For all inquiring about the liquid acetaminophen, you can find it on www.CVS.com and order it from there. They sell this in the local stores in Houston, it cost only $ 5.49 for an 8 oz bottle and it works great. This is the name of it CVS Extra Strength Pain Relief Adult Liquid Rapid Burst Cherry Flavor. Good luck any questions feel free to ask me. This will come in handy for minor pains, headache, fever, etc.

[NWgirl 574]

_{Day 5 for me on the other side and doing great, I feel a little better everyday. I have been trying to get out a little every day. I still can't eat all I am supposed to eat but doing my best to get in as much as possible. My new issue is a pain in my lift rib as anyone experianced this.}

today is day 6 for me- I did pretty well with thru normal gas pains, but as of two days ago I have been having pretty terrible left shoulder pain that sometimes travels into my neck. Your gas pains are probably showing in your rib

[duxtupelo 0]

March 28th! 3 more days I am so ready for this. I used to be scared to death of having the surgery, but I am looking forward to it now. I'm sure as I am walking into the hospital my nerves will kick in, but I am totally ready for this!

[judych 225]

_{Day 5 for me on the other side and doing great, I feel a little better everyday. I have been trying to get out a little every day. I still can't eat all I am supposed to eat but doing my best to get in as much as possible. My new issue is a pain in my lift rib as anyone experianced this.}

im day four.. the gas pain has been an issue for me off and on. its inclined to travel through into my neck and sometimes through my back on l.h.side. at least i got a nights sleep without having to get up and take meds for pain. my incisions are not painful at all really, just the muscle pulling where the port is. ive weighed myself this morning and im down 13 lbs from my pre op weight. havent had to take any meds for b.. either which im grateful for. i have some gas pain in my collar bone this morning, not a lot but its there. Im hoping to get out and go for a walk later this morning. im managing to eat without any problems. sticking to 200 mls.

[judych 225]

March 28th! 3 more days I am so ready for this. I used to be scared to death of having the surgery, but I am looking forward to it now. I'm sure as I am walking into the hospital my nerves will kick in, but I am totally ready for this!

you will be fine.. i was exactly the same as you, but it all went so smoothly and there was nothing scary about it all. i hope that you have a good few days leading up to your surgery.

[larch 8]

Hi everyone! I'm on day 11 post op. I'm feeling great. I'm off all meds and venturing out there with soft foods. Love tilapia, broccoli, and enjoy getting to have pudding. Went out to eat twice with family yesterday. (Soup for lunch and the tilapia for dinner.) No issues except...I needed a to go box!!!!

[judych 225]

Hi everyone! I'm on day 11 post op. I'm feeling great. I'm off all meds and venturing out there with soft foods. Love tilapia, broccoli, and enjoy getting to have pudding. Went out to eat twice with family yesterday. (Soup for lunch and the tilapia for dinner.) No issues except...I needed a to go box!!!!

thats wonderful. you make it sound a lot easier than i was thinking it would be. im asuming tilapia i fish?? im in australia. lol. you are doing really well. Keep us posted.. im 4 days out from surgery, doing o.k. i just had to change my appointment with my dietician... with EAster so close the bookings are really hard. At least she will let me talk with her over the phone about my diet, which is great. i live nearly 2 hours away from the city.

[manybeards 6]

My preop has been pretty easy. I've lost 11 lbs by just elimating most carbs as recommended by my dietician. I've doubled my Water intake bring me up to about 48 oz per day. Surgery is first thing tuesday morning,and I'm ready! A little apprehensive,but excited about getting it behind me. Just wrote the check for my deductable,so it's to late to turn back now.....Keep ya posted.