Hello...My name is Cheryl

aslimmerme · May 2, 2011

The gas pain is the worst part. Make sure you move as much as possible. Go for lots of walks, windmill your arms, get the nurses to clap you on the back.... I found the GASX strips were a waste of money but YMMV

After the gas passed the pain was localized to the drain site. Once the drain was out, it was like night and day. Such a relief. If you try to drink too much or too fast, there's pain kind of like when you get food stuck.

If you choose to stay in the hotel instead of recovery house, bring some liquid pain meds. You will want them.

Anything else feel free to ask or follow me on my blog.

Good luck!

Hi ToDream, thanks for the advice, the pain has been what I was most worried about! I have alot of questions, so I'm sure to adventually ask plenty. I'm looking forward to checking out your blog, its sure to have alot of great information.

aslimmerme · May 2, 2011

hi cheryl... i feel your pain about the date being far away lol. i'm sched for june 7 and made that decision at the end of march. but the time will get here soon. i only told the people in my office that i'm going to Mexico, i'll tell more people after the surgery. like you, i've found out not everyone in your life will be supportive of this decision. but i'm doing it for me.

Hi mina,

Thanks for replyingto my post! You guys have made me fee lso much better about my decision. So who's your doctor? When do you have to start your pre op diet? I have to be on mine at least a month. What about you? Good luck with your surgery and keep me posted. One month to go you must be getting excited!