December 12th it's our time

[HollywoodFL 0]

Surgery went very well for me too. I was in by 6, home by 11. I have Shoulder pain from gas was really bad yesterday and last night. Much better today. Tummy area is tender, especially port incision. Everything makes me feel very full. are you experiencing that too? I have to stay on top of taking pain meds, otherwise it hurts too much. Glad to hear that your surgery went well.

[sweetheart181 10]

I wasn't quite as lucky as you two but still doing well. I got in at noon. it was supposed to be outpatient but I ended up having to stay overnight because I had a lot of pain. the problem was that I had really strong core muscles so it was hard for them to get through them to do the surgery. they had to be rough to get through so now my stomach is really tender. also I woke up really quickly because of problems with nausea and pain. but the hospital was great and soon I was all caught up on the pain meds so it wasn't too bad after that. In the end I'm really glad that I spent the night in the hospital.

[Veronica72 0]

Mine went great as well. Not too much pain the tummy area, but my shoulder definitely hurts. I was the last surgery of the day and didn't get the option to go home same day. However, I am glad I stayed overnight. Hopefully these gas pains will go away soon.

[redmom 0]

Hello everyone. I had to stay overnight in the hospital, due to insurance. Came home yesterday and seem to be okay. I took out the c-ball thingy that was attached to my stomach area this morning. It was supposed to administer localized anisthesia (sp?). But I have to vent. On Saturday morning when my surgeon was visiting his patients, I was in the bathroom. I called out to him, said I would be out in second. He said no worries, he'd be back in a minute. So I waited, and waited. About an hour later a nurse came in to the room and I asked about the surgeon. She said he was gone. I explained that I did have some questions and concerns, as I was told after surgery that he had to repair a hernia. That was the first and only time I heard that I even had a hernia. So the nuse paged the surgeon, who responded that he was in surgery at another hospital. At 11 am on a Saturday morning. Hmmm. Right. I want to raise *ell, but I have to keep seeing this doctor for fills and whatever else arises, but I haven't exactly been feeling the love.

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[Veronica72 0]

How is everyone doing? My shoulder still hurts a lot, but not all the time like it had been. My stomach feels fine. I'm down about 7 lbs. from the morning of surgery. I can't believe it! I haven't had any hunger... it's amazing. I know this will change as I heal and the swelling goes down, but if the fills can also get this feeling, it'll be great! I'm sticking to a schedule of drinking my Protein Drinks then getting a lot of fluids in in between... keeping track of my grams of Protein and ounces of Water. I think the best part so far has been the peace of mind that comes with not thinking about food all day long.

[takinsexyback 0]

IT FELT SO GOOD TO STEP ON THE scale TODAY AND TO SEE I AM DOWN 20 LBS :thumbup::sad::thumbup::woot::woot::biggrin::ohmy:

has anyone have any problems eating i candrink up to to 4oz did realize i drank that much until i was finish got scared cause the doctor said to only drink 1 oz at a time how are you gals doing with the Water consumption and the food

[Veronica72 0]

I'm not having trouble drinking at all. I do take small sips all day long, but haven't limited myself as to how much at one time. Since it's just liquid, I don't think it just sits in your little pouch. I'd think it would just go right through. I'm pretty much subsisting off of yogurt, Protein drinks, crystal light and Water.

Congratulations on your 20 lbs! That's great! I've lost 10 since surgery. I had my check up today and the doctor thought that was pretty good.

[takinsexyback 0]

hey just remember if anyone still have gas what really helped me was gylcerin suppository i know that to help you go to the bathroom but before you can stool you have to pass gas alot of it it helped me so muchyou would not even imagined even more than the gas x :tongue_smilie: