Chupacadabra

Howdy y'all - This is my very first post. Things were so hectic leading up to the surgery, this has been my best opportunity to write! I was sleeved on the 17th and honestly the two days in the hospital were pretty great (as strange as that sounds). I had no complications, leakage, bleeding, nausea, or even much pain (granted, the pain pump helped a lot). I was ambulatory and walking multiple laps around the floor within 4 hours of being in the room and I walked and took deep breaths and coughed often. The hospital stay was better than some hotel stays I've had, surgery and all. Everything is looking good. I feel very lucky. I went home today and things are not quite as smooth, however. Soreness has been more prominent, especially at the drain site (which my doctor has me keep until we meet for the 1st post op appt). I have more gas in my chest and elsewhere, but that's more annoying than painful. The more pronounced problem is that I'm having a harder time drinking fluids today than the previous two days. It's not really a problem swallowing, because that feels fine, but when the liquid gets to the top of the new stomach (at least that's what it feels like), it percolates a little before going in. Maybe that's gas or the beginnings of reflux, I don't know, but it's slowing down how much Water or other clear fluids I drink. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal and does it improve? Thanks, David

Just got back fromt the hospital from my sleeve - so I wanted to wish you the best tomorrow! I'm sure it will go well. It's good you have a support group, too. Best of luck David