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Keep your head up. I had already tried the physician directed diet for a year before seeing my surgeon. I wasn't aware of what one needed to do to qualify but apparently I did everything without realizing which helped. I say that only to add that I can see why you are anxious. Have you looked...

You need to contact your provider. Don't wait. Dreams

Hi Cathy, I had a bit of pain the first 24 hrs or so. Mainly from the CO2 and it was localized to my left shoulder. I had a g-tube for a little over a week and at times I found that painful but nothing that wasn't manageable. I didn't have any complications either. I did a fair amount of...

Hi Amy, So glad you are gone and healing. I had a hiatal hernia and it did sort of slow thing for me too but I'm a month out now and cannot tell a difference. I do hope this will be the case for you too. I think being in your own home is such an important part for recovery. Keep up the great...

I too have read a book about setpoint. And like Karenina I cannot recall the title of the book but I'm certain Google could lend a hand in that area. I am less frustrated at this point. Even now at three weeks out I've maintained the same weight BUT I feel better overall. I know I've lost...

hi Hunger Buddy...just a note letting you know I am thinking of you. Hope you are doing well and healing nicely. Drop me a note and let me know how you are doing. Dreams.

Thanks for your reply. Was only voicing a random frustration as I'm aware that is generally a part of any healing. At least that has been my personal experience both as a patient and a nurse. Thanks again. Dreams

Fantastic for you!!! I hope by now you are getting stronger and feeling better. The getting the protein and water in part is hard for me too. I look forward to your healing journey. Take gentle care of yourself. Dreams

So I'm two weeks out from my 7/31/13 surgery and I'm stuck at 195 lbs. Not sure what the deal is there. yep, I'm doing everything I'm suppose to be doing and my body is like 'nope, not gonna budge off 195". Frustrated is where I'm at tonight. Sigh. hope everyone has a good weekend though...

hahahah....all I could think of when I read that was "trunk junk". :) thanks for the giggle.

thinking of you Hunger Buddy and hoping you are on the mend and feeling happy. Keep walking and keep your spirits up. Dreams

Hi Hunger Buddy, Wanted to come here to tell you that I'll keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Just stay positive and let your body show you the way. Dreams

omg. The G tube removal was like a celebration!!!!!!! LOL. yep, instant relief. I am finally at home and traveled nicely. It was a long day, but I made it from San Diego back up to Alaska. I'm feeling better just being in my own home of course. I will say I did NOT like traveling in the...

Hey hunger buddy, I am finally home and feeling pretty good. A bit sore but not anything that I would consider painful. The removal of the G tube was THE answer to my discomfort last week. As soon as it was removed I had relief. At this writing I am sat in my living room looking out the...

G-tube......I had my surgery on the 31st and tomorrow it is getting removed. I am in a fair amount of pain at the site. Will I find some relief once it is removed? I keep hoping that the pain I am feeling is from the g-tube and nothing else but I'm concerned just the same. So tomorrow it is...

Thanks so much for the welcome. :)

Hi hunger buddy.....so excited for you. I will look forward to reading you as you recover and learn of your experience.

Hello everyone! So glad I found your place here so I have others to read and learn from starting today. My surgery went as planned with the exception of the hernia being found and repaired. At the time of this writing I am in my hotel room and waiting for Thursday so I can have my G tube...