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Hell Debbie WELCOME!!!

First off congratulations on having the surgery! You will find it is the best thing you have done. I had surgery almost 2 1/2 years ago. I too did not have a bowel movement for several days .. They told me that it is okay unless when you do go you have to push really hard. Dr. Clarks comment was if you feel like you are busying a brick through then that is not good. : ) Make sure you are drinking water water and more water. I think that the pain medications will cause constipation too. I still, to this day go to the bathroom once or twice a week. I think it is because you don't have as much in you to come out.

As far as the bad breath I am not sure. That is a new one for me. Maybe it is from the anesthesia and having a dry mouth?? Not sure, when you go to the doctor ask him and I would also love to hear the answer to that. Who did your surgery? I wish you the best and keep us informed on how you are doing. Feel free to ask ANY questions!!!

Linda Wright

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From: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Debbie
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 8:10 AM
To: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [sch_gastric_bypass_support] Newbie questions

Hello everyone, I had the gastric bypass done on Jan 29, 2008. I've
been home for two days now and am feeling good. I'm tired alot (pain
meds mostly to blame) but I have not yet had a BM. The last one I had
was tuesday morning before surgery. Is this normal? I have gas quite
a bit and am not uncomfortable or feeling like I have to go but can't.
I was always regular prior to this. I do have gas alot and to top off
am starting my period today, ugh!

Should I just wait it out or take something now before I am uncomfy?

I noticed no one is has really talked on here in a while and am hoping
there are people out there I can talk to about this as I'm sure I'll
have some more questions.

I also seem to have issues with bad breath, which I never had, is this
from the surgery/diet change. I'm brushing my teeth and using mouth
wash 4-5 times a day!

Debbie

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Hello everyone, I had the gastric bypass done on Jan 29, 2008. I've been home for two days now and am feeling good. I'm tired alot (pain meds mostly to...

Debbie
overtherainb...

Feb 2, 2008
1:09 pm

Hi Debbie, Pain meds will make you constipated. I think as long as you're able to pass gas, everything is working ok. I'm sure once you're off the pain meds,...

miss_hellain

Feb 2, 2008
1:55 pm

Hell Debbie WELCOME!!! First off congratulations on having the surgery! You will find it is the best thing you have done. I had surgery almost 2 1/2 years...

Linda Wright
snoolmaid

Feb 2, 2008
2:23 pm

That was suppose to be HELLO Sorry about that! ... From: sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com [mailto:sch_gastric_bypass_support@yahoogroups.com]On...

Linda Wright
snoolmaid

Feb 2, 2008
2:24 pm

Thank you for your input. I'm drinking my liquids and Protein drinks like Dr. Terracina ordered and seem to be on track. Another person answered that the...

Debbie Filer
overtherainb...

Feb 3, 2008
2:41 am

everyone experience is little different but i would call the weight loss center with your questions. the gas is normal or has been for me and this month it has...

jwbigham@...
jwbigham

Feb 2, 2008
6:44 pm

Thanks for the reply. I've been drinking the protein drinks just fine. I actually like them so it isn't a problem. I'm sure I'm just tired now because I'm...

Debbie Filer
overtherainb...

Feb 3, 2008
2:38 am

I have lost 150 pounds. I lost that at about 1 1/2 years. I go up and down now 3-4 pounds. I now live in Michigan and go to a support group here. It is not...

Linda Wright
snoolmaid

Feb 3, 2008
3:05 am

I had surgery on Oct 9th and I have lost 63 pounds since surgery. I was a 22/24 and now I am a 12/14. I weighed 230 lbs and now I weigh 167. I feel much better...

Cynthia Flores
caflores902002

Feb 4, 2008
4:29 pm

Dr Clark did mine and uses a different procedure. So things may be different. The bad taste came after a week or so. One I remember the most was diet ...

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jwbigham

Feb 3, 2008
5:52 am

I am a member of Gold's gym. I had been going 4-5 times a week, eating right and had lost about 70 lbs and then just stalled. Being diabetic, the meds were...

Debbie Filer
overtherainb...

Feb 3, 2008
12:43 pm

I STILL have the problem with foods losing their taste appeal and my surgery was SIX years ago. I find that I have to change up my protein drinks every 6...

Kathleen Carscadden
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Feb 3, 2008
1:04 pm

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Feb 3, 2008
6:15 pm

yes i did some of that also and experimented with ways to use it. Like adding it to coffee or adding sugar free instant pudding. i found you have to do what...

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jwbigham

Feb 3, 2008
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