Surgery tomorrow, December 1

[jmg1263 17]

I am home. VERY tough. Stomach very sore, still have not passed gas so buildup in the abdomen is very

painful. This surgery is tough. I am sure that a few days from now I will feel better but right now I am

miserable. Walking, focusing on Fluid and Protein intake.

[Curvey8 6]

Keep strong....keep your eyes on the prize. I will pray for your strength and quick recovery.

[claudi2103 35]

Stay strong and recovery is soon to come . I felt horrible the first week and had a few regrets but everything does get better and you will feel better and on to a new healthier you ????and don't forget to drink as much as you can handle and just in case u want something different than Water I drank coconut water it feels good????

[claudi2103 35]

Oh and for the stomach has it helps to take gas x strips they dissolve on the tongue and definitely help your stomach gas???? I'm 10 months out and I feel a whole lot better everyday gets better????

[tshine01 4]

@jmg1263 Hey just checking in on you, how are you feeling?

[leanora27801 315]

Congrats on your surgery, and I'm pray for your speedy recovery!

[jmg1263 17]

Well, I am 2 weeks out from surgery. It was NOT easy. I don't want to scare anyone but just be prepared that it will be tough for a short period of time. I was fine until Day 2 at night, stomach pains became unbearable. I was up walking the halls of the hospital. The drugs put your bowels to sleep and you have to wake them up so you can let gas. Burping does not help, you have to let gas. Do everything your doctors tell you. Day 3 was really tough for me. I was in a lot of pain. Day 4 slightly better, Day 5 started to do much better. By day 8, I was feeling pretty good. I think the only thing that got me through was knowing the Day 2-4 would be TOUGH, and it was. I did not take any of the pain narcotic upon leaving the hospital. I did take a gel cap tylenol every 4 hours for 2 days and then started backing off those. By day 4 at home I was off all pain meds. I did not take the narcotic as it makes your bowels sleep is what I was told and I wanted the gas OUT. Getting rid of the gas and having a bowel movement is what made me feel better. On day 14, I am 18 pounds down. Total down so far is 31 pounds, pre diet and after surgery. I walk EVERY day 10,000 steps. It is perfect for me as my local starbuck is right at 5000 steps from my house. I walk up there, have a herb tea, hang out, and walk home. Listen to your doctors and eat NOTHING you are not supposed to eat.

[Jusst*mee 28]

Well, I am 2 weeks out from surgery. It was NOT easy. I don't want to scare anyone but just be prepared that it will be tough for a short period of time. I was fine until Day 2 at night, stomach pains became unbearable. I was up walking the halls of the hospital. The drugs put your bowels to sleep and you have to wake them up so you can let gas. Burping does not help, you have to let gas. Do everything your doctors tell you. Day 3 was really tough for me. I was in a lot of pain. Day 4 slightly better, Day 5 started to do much better. By day 8, I was feeling pretty good. I think the only thing that got me through was knowing the Day 2-4 would be TOUGH, and it was. I did not take any of the pain narcotic upon leaving the hospital. I did take a gel cap tylenol every 4 hours for 2 days and then started backing off those. By day 4 at home I was off all pain meds. I did not take the narcotic as it makes your bowels sleep is what I was told and I wanted the gas OUT. Getting rid of the gas and having a bowel movement is what made me feel better. On day 14, I am 18 pounds down. Total down so far is 31 pounds, pre diet and after surgery. I walk EVERY day 10,000 steps. It is perfect for me as my local starbuck is right at 5000 steps from my house. I walk up there, have a herb tea, hang out, and walk home. Listen to your doctors and eat NOTHING you are not supposed to eat.

. Happy to hear your feeling better!!