Finally home

The shake won't sit much better.  I am happy with ice water at the moment.  Have to stay hydrated.  I feel like everything I swallow tries crawl back up.  Very strange sensation.  I had the hiccups earlier and thought I was going to die.  No one I talked to was on the board either.  We were like ships in the night.  I know I walked that hallway plenty......   Take care and keep us posted.

beachgirl- sucks you are so uncomfortable.  Hoping this will pass SOON for you!

The Hiccups and burping were the WORST part for me the first few days out.  I cant believe how bad it hurt.  Does anyone else feel like they can hear there stomach growling out of there mouth.  Sometimes, if my mouth is open (it usually is, I am a mouth breather) and my stomach growles, the noise comes out of my mouth.  I felt like a huge freak when it first happened.  It was not a burp, it was so funny. Jen

in the weight loss for dummies book it talks about how you will make all sorts of weird noises and be far more gassy too.  Another thing I am totally freaking about- I am the type of person who likes to blend into the background- not make all sorts of noise! (I know- what a dumb thing to be weirded out by when there are so many good things it gives you...but that's just me)

Dear Leslie, I am sorry you had such a bad time, but I also had to do the nasty test to be sure that my doctor didn't make my opening too small...he thought he may have.  I never had any shakes during my stay in the hospital.  All  I had was iced sponges that I could suck on.  The last day I was there, day three, I had some tea, and I think i had some broth.  Good luck on your weight loss journey...you will be happy you had it done.  Only once did I wonder why I had it done, (was sick of eating mushy stuff) but that passed but I never ever regretted having the surgery.   Carol B

I am so behind in reading and posting here..geesh. I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this Leslie, but so glad you're home now. The hard part is over now and you're well on your way.

Dont worry about what you said, I wont tell anyone about the strange ramblings. Seriously, I understand. It feels like its been forever since my surgery, I was shocked today when I realized I am 5 weeks out today..but I remember that first day. Did you ever get Gina? I just loved Gina and I left her a note that day telling her I was sorry I missed her. I'll probably run up there again next Thur before the support group and see if I can catch her to say Hi...She was a huge help to me while i was there.Will we see you at the meeting?