I was wondering if anyone had problems with diarrhea? I have the worst gas pains and I have had diarrhea since yesterday. I have been sipping as much as I can. I am so scared. I keep telling myself that something is wrong but I am just psyching myself out. I called the paramedica when I got home because I was convinced I was dieing and then went to the hospital yesterday because I thought that I had blood in my stool but I was just getting my monthly visitor. I am sorry to lay it all out like this, but like I said I am really scared and I keep thinking maybe I made the wrong decision. I had Doctor Barker and I know he is a very experienced doctor, but it doesn't take away the fear. By the way this is my first post and I really wanted to get to know people who have gone through this and to let me know I will be okay. I have had a lot of indegestion and I feel like my pain medicine is not working. But I am the kind of person that wants to feel NO discomfort and I know pain medicine is just supposed to make the pain barable. Anyway. I really hope I can get some answers from people who have been through this because I really need people to talk to.

Hey Jeanette, welcome to the Nov. boards!!! Friday will be here before you know it! Congrates to you adn all the best in yoru journey!!!

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Kelly

Hey BigRed!!!! I had the exact same feeling as you do....I wasnt nervous at all, even hours before my surgery. whne I was up in preop I had my little moment,but other than that I was good. So I think its normal to having many differnet kinds of emotions!!

I have one and plan on take full advantage of it.  If you do go out and get one, make sure that while you are reclining in it, that your head is not sitting to far forward.  My Lazy Boy does not do that but my parents have some very highend leather recliners and they both do this causing neck pain and sometimes headaches so be careful you don't want to add any pain/problems that you don't have too!  Good luck.  I am starting my liquid diet tomorrow!

I think you might be on to something..I definately do better wit my knees up on a pillow.....and the pillows in the right position..and this and that...( then I add  the Cpap and pray I got it right. )

Now my husband had his knees replaced a few years ago..serious pain let me tell you...  Anyway I got him the proverbial Barcolounger recliner and it is just the best purchase ever.  Ugly as sin and completely comfortable...

I am quite sure that no matter how much pain I am in he will never let me have it... but I do suggest you go look into them....  You have just enough time to shop before your surgery and I would sure go for it.....  Best money we ever spent..and you are going to need to be able to get comfortable and sleep to hear and get healthy...

Go take some test drives and treat yourself...you are worth it!