Leanbean

Hi. I think I finally figured how to reply. I had my surgery the same date as you. When you swallow do you have pain right away that goes away? I’m getting that where as soon as something goes in my stomach, it’s an instant pain and then it stops. Almost discourages you from wanting to put anything else in there. I am 4 days out (surgery 7/24) and have similar pains. After I take a sip, I feel it in my esophagus and chest area - not really stomach?? Weird, right? It goes away immediately. Its almost like something is caught in my chest. Only way I can describe. I did have some spasms as well, but they are definitely due to my incision sites. I figure that we have just put our body through a major surgery, there is definitely going to be some pain, soreness, moments of discomfort. My overall soreness has decreased, so am thinking/hoping that this discomfort decreases over the next few days as well. Day by day.......right now I just concentrating on getting my fluids in!!! Keep me posted as to how you are doing. All the best!

I’m 2 days out and having trouble with liquids too. A lot of gurgling and intermittent nausea for which I am taking zofran. Got sick 3x today, just wrenching a but. With all that I have read, it seems to be a body’s natural course. Day by day.....we’ve gotten this far :-)

3 days out and feeling pretty good except I've vomited 2x. Very small amount, basically a "spit up" after I took a pill and another time after 2 small sips of water. Other than those times I'm not nauseous at all. Has this happened to anyone? I'm concerned about vomiting and the pressure on the sleeve.

I am concerned about the same thing. (Surgery tomorrow) Worried that I might end up in a "dark place" afterwards. However, I have been reading and researching about this and it is all NORMAL. Your body has just gone through a traumatic experience and needs time to heal - as well as your head! I assume that as time goes by your body gets adjusted, and as you advance your diet, you feel more at ease. Try to not feel overwhelmed and take it slow. One day at a time. Be easy on yourself - you just mage a huge, life changing decisioning to become the best you possible. You should congratulate yourself for that!! Now.....only hope to follow my own advice :-)

My surgery is in 2 days! 7/24. Getting nervous and staring to question myself "Do I really need to do this?" but I know the answer is yes......Happy to have a site like this for support! My MD did not have me on a pre-op diet - just clear fluids for 24 hours prior. I guess each surgeon's protocol is different? I wish you all the best and much success with your journey!!!