tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139238262971346080.post8340595068303966751..comments2023-06-01T07:29:34.444-04:00Comments on Herons Transforming -- Our Bariatric Weight Loss Journey: Day 2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139238262971346080.post-76830484510840458622009-03-25T08:07:00.000-04:002009-03-25T08:07:00.000-04:00I think there was some research done just a little...I think there was some research done just a little while ago that suggested that chewing gum (of all things) really helped the digestive system recover after surgery.<BR/>It sounds daft but the science is good - chewing creates enzymes which tell the body that food is on it's way which kick starts the peristalses in the gut and gets things moving.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you all weller xx<BR/>MLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139238262971346080.post-55415573779809538792009-03-24T20:49:00.000-04:002009-03-24T20:49:00.000-04:00Poor Tom - sounds like a very tough day (gotta fin...Poor Tom - sounds like a very tough day (gotta find out what he wants me to call him!). Please send him a warm pat. That T., whatta girl! Just slap her on the back and give her an atta girl! And you, Swan... if I could, I would make you a nice cup of tea, and rub your shoulders for a moment. I bet they ache. Tomorrow, I'm sure will be an easier day..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139238262971346080.post-33265784421505643132009-03-24T18:41:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:41:00.000-04:00early days yet... amazed at T - what a trooper! A...early days yet... amazed at T - what a trooper! And your Master sounds like he is doing fine, even if his recovery isn't quite as straightforward.<BR/><BR/>I am so glad it is over - from here on in it can ONLY get better.<BR/><BR/>Still cheering here on the sidelines. <BR/><BR/>and swan, are you taking care of YOU??? are you eating? drinking lots of water? getting some REST??selkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01713419374194169822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139238262971346080.post-88382845815544431142009-03-24T18:31:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:31:00.000-04:00i am glad to hear t is moving along so well... as ...i am glad to hear t is moving along so well... as well as saddened to hear Raheretic's recovery is a little slower... but even baby steps forward are a good thing... <BR/><BR/>give t and Raheretic a big hug from me... <BR/><BR/>morningstar (owned by Warren)morningstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500052225655763353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139238262971346080.post-49355182937253226492009-03-24T18:17:00.000-04:002009-03-24T18:17:00.000-04:00As a nurse, I know that anesthesia can do funky th...As a nurse, I know that anesthesia can do funky things to your intestines....it's why they want you to move...ask if you are "passing gas"...a good thing.... etc.. I am not in any way current on bariatric surgury...not my area of expertise...but I can venture to say the more you move..walk...etc the better for numerous reasons...<BR/><BR/>You are all in my thoughts daily.. and are to be commended for allowing us to follow you through this journey...<BR/><BR/>My very best to you three...<BR/><BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com