HI Diana - I am so happy to hear that you feeling some better now!  I am feeilng better, too!  I think we are going to survive this!!!  We have to just keep pluggin away.

Good idea about the scale.  I need to hide mine - I can't help myself and then I get discouraged (which is stupid but I never claimed to be super intelligent lol).

Sorry about all the gas - I am fortunate that I have not yet encountered that ....I am sure my time is coming.

I agree, it's great to have contact with people who are going through the same stages.

Im 6 weeks post-op, If I eat more than 1/4 cup(dont feel full)  can I stretch my pouch?  do you have to eat a huge portion to harm the pouch?  I feel like I can eat more.  Everything goes down fine/no dumping.

Glad your feeling a bit better today. In no time, you'll be out running around and having the greatest time ever. Take care and keep up the good work.

Chrissy

Good morning Diana.  Glad your feeling a little better.  You and I and Tony need to get together sometime next week.  I do a little better each day.  Have you bought any Devrom tablets. They should help with the gas and BM smell issue.  I bought three bottles and haven't had to use any yet but I am sure I will.  Yesterday I actually got all my fluids and all my protein in.  Now if I can keep doing that and get some exercise going maybe I can jumpstart this little party we're having.
I am hoping this second drain will come out on Thursday.  
Give me a call if you want to chat.   I am going to go make beds, clean kitchen, and do some laundry.  Believe me that will be with many rest stops along the way.  
Here's a big hug to start out the day.
Your BFF
Janet