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I’ve read some old threads on post op pain, but for those who are going through this right now (mine was 4/10), how is your pain? I feel like yesterday (day after surgery) was excruciating. Today may be mildly better, but I want to cry every time I stand up/sit down or walk. I have a high pain tolerance, so this is freaking me out a bit. I anticipated more soreness than pain. I have some pressure from gas, but it’s really the left side of my abdomen near the incision where the stomach was taken out that’s killing me. I’m also constantly sipping during a hours when I’m awake. Everything burns going down. Milk may be the easiest to drink. I am definitely not hitting water and protein goals because I am going so slowly, as hard and I’m trying.

Thanks! I think hearing that people were sore at this point makes me nervous. I know everyone heals differently, I really didn’t anticipate so much pain.

Just had my sleeve done Wednesday (4/10) at 10:30am. I’ve had little pain at the site, but I’ve felt the gas pain in my chest and back. Dinner was a few sips of unjury chicken soup (it’s a delicious broth) and a few sips of crystal light. Ice has been my friend! It’s great because it melting slowly in my mouth gets it to go slowly down. Getting the chewable vitamins and liquid meds down is not fun. I get a stab of pain with those things. Things I’m using at hospital: - PJs and my own shirt - my own underwear and pads. Yes, I started my period. I can’t bend enough with the soreness to use tampons. - biotene - lotion - chapstick - phone - headphones - external battery to charge phone and short cable (it can sit right be me on my table within my reach. So far I have not read using my iPad, but likely will a lot later today. I brought my laptop but asked my husband to take it home yesterday because I definitely don’t need it. I also haven’t used the robe I brought because I’m in PJs and don’t need it. I also haven’t worn the flip flops I brought. I just walk the hallway with the hospital slippers.

I just got the call from my doctor's office yesterday. I am scheduled for April 10th!