Update and Shoulder Pain

I know that everyone has different experiences but GEEZ, I must be a whimp! We had surgery the same day, the pain was awful and I still hurt and get wore out quickly. I cant even imagine walking 2 miles yet. I go back to work on Thursday. i am a nurse and I dread being in my feet for 12 hrs. I am only on liquids and I tried creamy potato soup and it made me sick. I am getting awful gas pains when I swallow air. I havent vomited at all and havent taken pain meds in 2 days. I am envious of your progress with the recouperation but also joyful in your triumphs. I gained 4 lbs of water weight putting me at 269 at post op day 1. Today I am back to 265, day of surgery weight. Keep in touch and we can compare stories. You are doing AWESOME!

I'm so sorry to hear you aren't feeling well!! I was back to work on Monday...however I have a desk job (accountant). I wish you the best of luck on a long shift. To be honest...it will do you good. I feel better the more I am up and moving. I have been chewing the "Gas X" tabs twice a day and have not had much of an issue with gas. I do get pains when I feel I need to burp and it wont come up...but I just stand up tall and straight and it seems to shift it and its over with. Don't be scared to take the pain meds (thats what my doctor said lol).  I DO get tired pretty quick. I have been in bed by 7:30 or 8:30 most nights. I hope things get better for you soon, love!!!  Best of luck!

Yay, we are all new to this. Get some gas x strips and take up tp 8 a day. That was the worst part for me the shoulder/gas pain. Hurt sooooo bad. Oh yeah and very warm showers and walking. Glad you are up and at em.
Tomorrow is three weeks post op for me. I am down 24 lbs. (including preop diet) hehe I am taking each pound into account. I am on the pereed/soft food stage and I just had a yummy dinner. Have you checked out theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com? She has some good recipes. Just made the ricotta bake and it was awesome. I can eat 1/2 cup and then I am full. One other website that is helpful to me is myfitnesspal.com. I track everything that goes in my mouth. Next Wednesday I graduate to real food...kinda nervous about that because pills still won't go down.
Anyhoo, take care!!

You may want to get a pill splitter and cut your pills in half.

Hi Ladies,
I am day 12 post op and most of the gas pains are gone.  I think I bypassed the shoulder pain with a lot of walking.  Finding that happy medium is good since I overdid it and got a hematoma at the port site. I did however seem to have other gas that was out or the ordinary on day 4.  I came home weighing 11lbs more than the day before so I was none too happy about that.  It took me 5 days to get back to surgery weight.   Don't be afraid to take that pain med!!!
I am still on liquid, yogurt and pudding.  I was told I can go to mushy tomorrow because I am hungry.  Due to my hematoma and swelling they are pushing my first fill out for 5 more weeks.  I am really nervous about moving up in food.  I have been fortunate that I seem to be able to swallow my stuff ok but I split my pills out of fear. 

I am on liquids for a few more days then I can add eggs, pudding, cottage cheese, etc. I gain 10 pounds of water weight while in the hospital. It finally came off today. I go for my first doc visit tomorrow. To be honest I am kind of depressed. I am wondering what on earth I was thinking. How are you all doing? Since the post is about a week old I am hoping everyone good.