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[Karenlrn 41]

• dad77 I had surgery 9 days ago. So far the worst part was the day of surgery and the next morning. I had pain at that time but it wasn't too bad but the nausea was intense even with meds. It got better the day after surgery and each day keeps getting better. I walked 1/2 an hour on the treadmill yesterday. I'm not hungry yet. I'm able to get my fluids and Protein in. Before surgery I had some of the same thoughts as you. I wondered if I'd ever have pizza or other favorite foods again. I think I will have them again some day just smaller portions. I will have a new normal but before I didn't eat normal, I overate. I had a drain but the Dr took it out before I left the hospital on the 2nd day. My Dr puts them in to detect whether the sleeve has a leak. If it does there will be amylase in the Fluid or the Fluid will look like what you have been drinking. I only had blood thinner shots while I was in the hospital.

Edited January 7, 2015 by Karenlrn

[Monica77 12]

Thank you all so much! All this info is so helpful & making me feel more at ease. I love hearing all the details. My surgery is tomorrow morning. I'm feeling pretty good about it now. I'll let you all know how it goes! Wish me luck ????

[Beautiful_beginnings 9]

Dad77 my surgery is tomorrow morning as well and I have had all the same thoughts except I have thought of beer and pizza. I have reminded myself that one day I will be able to eat my favorite foods but it is in moderation. Good luck tomorrow!! :-)

[Monica77 12]

@@Beautiful_beginnings thank you! Good luck to you. Please let be nibs how you're doing after!

[Monica77 12]

*Let me know! Darn spellcheck. @@Beautiful_beginnings

[YellowWallpaper 10]

@@bobbyswife, I'm so glad to hear the sleeve surgery was easier than a tonsillectomy! I had my tonsils out as an adult (my only other experience with surgery and I'm 45 years old) and it was horrific. Seriously awful. I was very thin back then and with all my complications, including a life-threatening hemorrhage, by the end of it all I was down to 82 lbs. My post-op pain was seriously under-treated, but of course I couldn't talk or even whimper, so I remember just flapping my hands desperately, trying to let someone know I was in agony. Ugh.

Your post has given me hope that sleeve surgery won't be nearly as traumatic.

[Monica77 12]

2 days post op. Thursday after surgery was awful. I spent the whole day in pain, nauseous & dry heaving. I think it was a combo of the anesthesia & pain meds making me sick. It wasn't until about 10p that night the dr figured out a combo of meds that made me comfortable. I came home yesterday afternoon after my GI test showed no leaks & I was able to keep some liquids down. I didn't have any of the awful pains from the gas that I had heard about. I didn't drink much once I got home yesterday. In all my nutrition classes, the instructions I was given was to drink 4-6 ounces an hour once home. But yesterday before I left hospital a dietician stopped in and said I should start w 1-2 ounces an hour & work my way up.

I am in pain in my stomach area where the incisions are. And I'm getting a strange feeling in my stomach. I'm hoping someone else here can identify with. It comes In waves. It's a feeling of hunger/nausea that washes over the top of my stomach in a matter of seconds, then it passes. But it's constant. Every few minutes. What is this? Anyone else felt it? It doesn't stop when I drink or if I take nausea med. I can't figure out what it is but would feel much better without it. Thoughts?

[Monica77 12]

@@Beautiful_beginnings how are you doing?

[Beautiful_beginnings 9]

@dad77.. I am doing good. I'm supposed to be released from the hospital today if I can keep fluids down..I have to drink 40oz before they will let me go. I'm at 8 oz right know. I do get weird feeling in my esophagus when the Water goes down. I think it's because the water is to cold. I have pain where my incision sites are but that's really it. First day post op I had pain in back etc.. Lots of dry heaving every time I tried to drink anything..I'm slowly getting there and just ready to go home.

[pianomom 34]

I literally questioned my decision as they were wheeling me to the operating room but it's the best decision I ever made! Just be sure to follow your surgeon's instructions, walk as soon as you can and Sip your Water. I am 2 years out and I can eat anything in moderation, even an occasional slice of pizza. I use Carbquik (order from Amazon) to top fruit for a little "crust" and use spread with spices, then bake. Just introduce foods very slowly and small portions, focusing on Protein and water with vegetables. I use EAS Myoplex light for my Protein Shake. It is the carb advantage sorry, that should read spices and Splendaone with low carbs and sugar and lots of protein. You can do this!

[pianomom 34]

I literally questioned my decision as they were wheeling me to the operating room but it's the besbe sure to SIP your Water and wait in between sips. I found I did better with room temperature water for a few months.t decision I ever made! Just be sure to follow your surgeon's instructions, walk as soon as you can and Sip your water. I am 2 years out and I can eat anything in moderation, even an occasional slice of pizza. I use Carbquik (order from Amazon) to top fruit for a little "crust" and use spread with spices, then bake. Just introduce foods very slowly and small portions, focusing on Protein and water with vegetables. I use EAS Myoplex light for my Protein Shake. It is the carb advantage sorry, that should read spices and Splendaone with low carbs and sugar and lots of protein. You can do this!

[Karenlrn 41]

• dad77 The day of the surgery and part of the next morning was the worst for me too. I'm not sure about the pain you are having. Usually when I have pain its eating or drinking too fast so I slow down. You can get nausea from dehydration so make sure you are sipping fluids most of the time. You could ask your surgeon about this pain too. Just know it gets better everyday.