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Right after surgery I was so doped up on the meds life was good. I'm 10 days out and the majority of my pain was in one particular incision site of the 5. (I assume it's the one the pulled my stomach out of!!) No underwear, one hospital gown and plenty of warm blankets! Trust me, as a healthcare provider, we've seen it all... Trust!! Yes, you can use the bathroom by yourself. I did immediately when I got to my hospital room from post op. And from the bathroom I went and got my first few laps around the nurses station. You can do it!! Finally, as far as avoiding the pain... It's there, you'll learn what's easiest for you and do awesome!! Stay positive and you'll do great!! Good luck!!!

Ey all, just wanted to share... I'm 10 days post op and on soft solids currently for the next few weeks. I had read a feed about the Quest Protein bars and thought I'd give em a shot... They're the best!! They're so easy to digest and you get a ton of your daily protein... Plus they taste pretty darn good.. I've used one bar as a meal and a snack for the day and am so happy I found them!! Just wanted to pass this great find out to my fellow newbies... Good luck to you all!!

I had a late surgery time, 4 pm. To my room by 7 and discharged the next morning by 9! I def think there is different plans for each surgeon... My surgeon considered this surgery outpatient as well, had I had an early morning surgery time I would have been out the same day.

I was concerned for fever, but attributed it to medication reaction??

My sleeve surgery was performed Monday, 12/30/2013 at 4:00 pm. Because it was such a late surgery time, I had all afternoon to think about how hungry and anxious I was. My doctor prescribed a medicine for before surgery, Emend (it's a little pricey.. $45) and the pro-op nurses had put a nausea patch behind my ear. Surgery was a piece of cake, once the anesthesia hit I was long gone. About an hour and a half later, I was 1 hiatal hernia and 75% of my stomach less. I had no idea I had a hiatal hernia but was thankful the doc was able to give me a 2-for-1!! I remember being in post-op and itching like crazy due to the anesthesia and pain meds. I stayed the night in the hospital. As soon as I got to my room from post-op I was able to get up, pee and walk a few laps around the nurses station. Remember WALKING is KEY and I was a walking machine throughout my stay. While I was in the hospital I managed to eat a few sugar free Popsicles and ice chips. Nausea was never once an issue. While waiting for discharge purchased Zantac 75 from pharmacy for potential heartburn. Tuesday morning I got home, and after very little sleep at the hospital I crashed in my bed. I managed to get in 2 nectar Protein shakes and a little Water in. No nausea, passing urine well with diarrhea. Heartburn noticeable, def the worst side effect experienced so far. I walked from my house to the corner 3 times. Slept semi decent, Wednesday (day 3) was a pretty decent day. No nausea, passing urine and still diarrhea. Drank 3 Nectar Protein Shakes mixed with 1% milk. Incorporated as much water as possible, prob no more than 20 ozs. Heartburn more prominent, called doc and was told to purchase Prevacid. I managed a few walks down the street but had Low energy level, so it was early to bed. Thursday morning started out well. Had a Protein shake and my morning Vitamins (2 calcium chewies and a multi-vitamin). Sometime mid afternoon I started feeling extremely weak and sore to touch. Managed to get my 3 protein shakes and vitamins in, but felt like absolute poop heading into Thursday evening. It was also a cold rainy day, I did manage to take one walk but overall Thursday was a lazy miserable day. Weak and lethargic, went to bed pretty early. I suffered a horrible case of night sweats and woke up drenched Friday morning. Thursday night was the absolute worst I had felt to date. Friday morning sucked as well. Breathing was difficult, it literally hurt to breath. I was SO HOT!! I spent the majority of Friday morning sweating and feeling weak. I managed a protein shake and my vitamins. Luckily I work in the medical field so I had a friend start an IV and give me a liter bolts of fluids. The fluids were an instant boost. I managed to make it to Target in search for a new warm pair of sweatpants (it's January, brrr). I managed a little bit of walking throughout the day and gradually started to feel better. Heartburn still was bothersome. Saturday morning I woke up feeling 100% better. Decided to weigh myself, I had waited long enough... 9 lbs gone!! After updating my friends on the improvement and good news I had my FIRST AND ONLY nauseated episode with vomiting. It wasn't too bad, I hadn't eaten yet that morning so it was mostly bile. It hurt like a bitch though, wrenching my abdomen like that! I took a Zofran ODT, my doc had prescribed and went about the day. I managed to get my 3 protein shakes in as well as a mile walk on the greenway in the cold weather. I'm going to bed tonight's good spirits, hoping Sunday will be every good as Saturday was!! Goodnight.

The only thing I can think of that could have brought in the nausea was I took too big of a sip of water to take my Prevacid with. Other than that it was so early on in the ami hadn't done much of anything else.

Had surgery 12/30, my stomach has been making noises nonstop and I'm experiencing heart burn I've never experienced before.. Is this normal???