I don't have AIM, but I have Windows Live Messenger. I seem to feel like I have air in my stomach trying to come up the esophogus and gas in my bowels that are content to be there. I just feel like I need to deflate. It seems like what I eat is just creating more and more gas and it is very frustrating, to say the least. I have not had the popsicles yet... I think I will have to send someone to get them. Any other ideas for helping to get through this time frame will be greatly appreciated. I have been drinking pink lemonade Special K protein water... getting kind of sick of that. I don't drink coffee or tea. What are you drinking? What are you eating? I would love to chat with you. I guess I better go get some walking in... Becky

I was surprised at "wanting food". My family had sub sandwiches for dinner the night I came home. They looked and smelled so good. I knew I couldn't have one but the thought did go through my head, "maybe if I just licked one, I could have the taste". I didn't do it. I was surprised to be craving regular food so soon. Is this the head hunger people talk about? I am now just trying to get the most taste, texture, smell, etc out of what I CAN have. It has been a little hard at times. Gas just bubbling around inside has been an issue too. How to aleviate it? Becky 12/7/07 lap RNY

I really need to hear another persons voice I can relate to . Any takers? I am about 5 month out. Kristin

My doc went so far as to say that I needed to stay away from my husband or any smoker while they are smoking. I guess it does so many things it is not worth the risk. If you are willing to get the surgery, this is life altering and you must be willing to make LOTS of permanent changes. Let me tell you from my own experiences, this is the greatest thing I could have ever done for myself, but kid you not, it is also hard. Good luck for your friend. Jeannie

Praying for you in Cali! Good luck and congrats on getting onto the loser's bench! Heather C. RNY 12/31/07