I just had my surgery on 4/16/2008.

I still a little sore.  I'm having a tough time with the gas.  It seems to have settled into my left shoulder.  I have been going everything I can think of to get rid of it. but it goes away for a little while and then comes back.  Is there anything can do to help it go away?

I found that laying with my knees as far up to my chest as possible (it's not easy when you have a rack that can double as a bookcase LOL) and rolling back and forth helped me. I also forced myself to walk. It wasn't far walks just a little here and there helped me. I can relate to the soreness I was so scared the soreness I felt was tearing of the stitches but they assured me it wasn't that and it was all part of the healing process. You are also only 4 days post surgery. It took me close to a week to get rid of the gas. Good Luck! -Dani-

Congrats on your surgery.  I struggeled with gas, I am 14 days out...I used a lot of gasex thin strips!  Good luck!

Kristy,

How did you make out at your appointment? I have been busy and have not even had a chance to call you, we need to talk soon and catch up on things.

How is everything going?

Michelle...

Congrats on your surgery!!!  I found that walking helped ease the gas & all of it's accompanying aches & pains!!! Even if you only walk around your house it does help!! Keep up the great work!! Cec

Congratulations on your surgery.  The gas is normal and will go away.  try laying on your left side.

Thanks for all of the advice.  I'm feeling better. I'm going back to work tomorrow.  I'm doing great with the creamed soup and yogurt.  I'm not really hungry though!!!!!  The nutritionist stated that you should eat anyway.  Is  this true? 

This is my impression also.  I have not really been hungry at all yet.  I usually eat because It is about the time I should eat.  I really have to think about eating, due to the time limits with not drinking for and hour before eating or 2 1/2 hours later.  It seems like I have to constantly think about when I can drink and when I should be eating so I can drink again.  I can't wait until it just comes naturally. and I don't have to think so much about my supplements and when to eat.  

Good luck going back to work.  What type of work do you do to be able to return so quickly?

 

Jim 

I'm a teaching assistant.  My husband talked me into actually taking the rest of the week off.  He felt I was pushing myself.   I spoke to the doctors office today and they said i should start puree food tomorrow.  Have any good food combos I could try.                                                                                           Thanks                                                                           Brenda