Recent content by Lizzie Ray

Had Gastric Bypass Dec. 2, 2014. I have lost 40 lbs. since surgery and 26 1/2 inches overall. I somehow felt I should have lost more weight than this in soon to be three months. Am I wrong. Also, I drink a 30 gram protein drink each morning for breakfast (Premier Protein from Sam's Club)...

What is the 5 day pouch test???

I had gastric bypass and hernia removal. I did need pain meds the first several days, about every four hours. I was fearful of becoming constipated from too much narcotics for pain. But believe me, you don't want to go too long before asking for your meds. Doctors orders were to take as...

Hi - I had gastric bypass done on Dec. 2nd. I have had the worst pain in my life caused from gas which was placed inside for the surgeon to easily see what he was doing. Today (6 days out from surgery) I am finally getting some relief, very little gas pain now. Now I can concentrate on...

Hi Barbara - I had my surgery Dec. 2nd and was on IV fluids for three days. Imagine my surprise when I stepped on a scale at the hospital and had gained 10 lbs.!! The irony, have surgery to lose weight and gain.....I have lost 8 lbs. since leaving the hospital this past Friday. I had been...

Thanks Ralph. I have finally started having relief from this awful pain. Had it in my left shoulder blade. Laparoscopic surgery is a great thing, too bad they can't eliminate this horrible pain afterwards. I see you have achieved your goal weight, congratulations.

Thanks for the reply Cheyenne. I tried Gas X strips on the tongue last night, helped somewhat. I was beginning to wonder what have i done to mself. Congratulations with your ongoing success.

Had gastric bypass Dec. 2 a.m. Been having excruciating gas pains every since. Any suggestions? I have tried walkin, walking, walking, no luck passing gas. I'm miserable. Any help would be most appreciated.

Need help for gas relief from gastric bypass surgery. Please, ant help appreciated

I had gastric bypass this past Tuesday morning, plus removal of a hyietal hernia. I have gas every since the surgery. It is killing me. I've tried walking, walking, walking. Any other suggestions. I'm desperate.

I'm having bariatric bypass surgery. My nutritionist said I will have to take liquid forms of my current meds if available. Unfortunately, two of my meds are for depression and are time released. These pills can't be crushed and are not available in liquid form. My physciatrist is placing...

Are these located in the cooking utensil section at Walmart? I also noticed you are from Montgomery, Texas. By chance is your doctor Dr. Drew Howard?