My surgery is this thursday march 7

[shellbell73 13]

And I'm NERVOUS.

[Tep104 3]

That is normal, we all were. I was very apprehensive but everything turned out fine. The first couple of weeks are the hardest (but not too bad, considering). I am 7 months post-op and down 113lbs. No real complications and not that much pain or discomfort after surgery (except for gas pain). Good luck tomorrow and keep us posted on your progress.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Your entire life s about to change! Of course you're nervous . You'll do great!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 233.4

[shellbell73 13]

Thank u guys very much. Is there anything I can do about that gas.?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I guess I'm lucky, I really didn't have much gas pain. I did take gas-x strips to the hospital jus in case....and I've heard a heating pad helps (the heating pad is now the love of my life!!!)

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 233.4

[shellbell73 13]

Oh so I can take gas ex hmmmm?

[shellbell73 13]

Oh so I can take gas ex hmmmm? Maybe ill get some.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

My docs nurse told me to sneak the gas-x strips in (not the chewables)... So I did

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 233.4

[shellbell73 13]

Ahhhh I see I'm gonna try lol

[Janel 46]

I guess I'm lucky' date=' I really didn't have much gas pain. I did take gas-x strips to the hospital jus in case....and I've heard a heating pad helps (the heating pad is now the love of my life!!!)

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 233.4[/quote']

Why a heating pad and why gas-x strips?

Janel

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Why a heating pad and why gas-x strips?

Janel

My pain hasn't been intense, I get more relief and comfort from the heating pad then from anything else. Gas-x strips to cut down on post-op gas some people have.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 233.4

[shellbell73 13]

I'm gonna have to get something like that

[cralls 5]

Walk around as soon as you feel up to it. Walking around will get thing moving and help release the pain. Also don't get discouraged if it takes some time to pass. I could get the gas pains to go away and pass gas until I was able to start taking liquids but walking around relieved the discomfort a lot.

[shellbell73 13]

Tyvm for the advice.