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I had my gastric sleeve surgery Monday May 14th. I have been having multiple issues that everyone that I've spoken to say is normal but needed to know that it isn't just me. I have nausea which is varies in extremes. Sipping my liquids seems to cause a great deal of gas pain which my surgeon said to use chewable gas x. It helps a little. To make things worse, I have internal pain and incision pain. I am fortunate to have a nurse come to my house and the incisions are healing fine but the sharp burning pains especially when moving are horrible. I typically have extremely high pain tolerance as I've have back surgery and handled that fine. Is anyone going through this le pen el of discomfort or am I the only one? Right now I am hating my decision to get the surgery. I have an awesome surgeon and everyone that I have talked to say it will pass...but when. Would be great to know I'm not going crazy or going through it alone. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh gosh no. It is not the "easy way out" as some non WLS people seem to think. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

OMG I am so sorry to hear about the vomiting. I had 1/4 oz of jello the other day and I had to quickly take Zofran. Then I had nadeau the rest of the evening. I don't even want to imagine that pain. I fear co stipulation too since I have gone yet but then again it's been a week since food. I will definitely keep you all Informed on my journey. Hopefully we all have a quick recovery. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you. I also need to take breaks when walking. I actually borrowed a Walker from a family member that recently had back surgery. It helps not having to put all the pressure on my abs right now. I find watered down apple juice goes down the easiest for me. I hope I'm able to reach the goal 48 oz today. I haven't this far. It is like a full time job sipping liquids. Hope your recovery progresses well. It is nice to know I'm not the only one. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much! It does make me feel better knowing that I wasn't the only one. I cry a lot too right now. I pray it gets better. Now I'm hopeful it will. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you for responding. It is nice to hear someone being honest about their experience. I feel like that most people get blinded about the pending weight loss that they forget or just don't address the other issues that no one seems to talk about. I too am hopeful about losing the weight. My reasons and story are different than most in the site. I have a 1 year old that I want to enjoy and play with but my severe back problems kept me from doing so. I made the decision to have WLS to help my back so I could have a better quality of life and enjoy my baby. My post surgery story as I mentioned were far from a better quality of life. I hope that your recovery gets better every day as well. Please keep me updated o. Your progress. I hope that we both can move forward in a better physical direction. Take care. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I've received my approval as well and scheduled for surgery 5/14/2018. Today is my first official day of the two week pre-op diet. I am mostly excited but I would be lying if I didn't say that I am also a bit scared of the whole issue. I have great respect and confidence in my surgeon but the fear of the unknown is taking over. I know it is the best thing for me and my family. I was happy to find this forum. It helps to know we are all going to be going through this together. Best of luck to all!