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LaLaLand
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Hi all, I was on the forums last year for the gastric sleeve in Turkey but decided to wait a year & see if I could lose the weight naturally. Safe to write that I lost nothing & gained a lot more! I am having my gastric sleeve surgery with APERA (went to them for a rhinoplasty last year & they were excellent) so I’m not nervous about the operation.. more the discomfort of the gas & pain afterwards. Could someone please let me know the stages you go through with food consistencies, please?
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How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks, Raisn. I hadn’t considered nausea after the anaesthetic even though I’ve experienced that before. Are you up & about more now? -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks, Tufflaw. How long was it before the gas pain dissipated for you? -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, a lot of posters are suggesting walking. Makes sense as the air would rise & come out somehow! How long was it before the gas wasn’t there anymore? -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks, LookingForward. I’m going to write this down & ask for the medical staff to let me have these. How are you doing now? -
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How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’ve been told by my clinic that I can’t take anything in with me & that they’ll supply any meds needed. I might sneak a packet in anyway to have at the hotel afterwards! 😅 -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, Suze. This is my fear as I have a low pain threshold. Glad to read that you’re doing better now. -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Gosh, it sounds like you went through quite an ordeal. I’m sure you’re looking forward to a smaller frame so that it is less painful for you. How is the curve now? Better? I sleep on my front so I’m going to struggle with getting used to being on my back. I guess it’s a small price to pay! -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for the reply, Tomo. Are you allowed the Mylanta mini tabs straight after surgery to help with the gas pains? Seems like this is the main issue with a lot of sleevers post-op & I’ll get some if it helps, thanks! -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Seems like it’s one or the other & there’s no way of knowing until you go in. Eek! -
Anybody had or having surgery in Turkey?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi, Laura. Thanks for replying! Glad to read that all has gone smoothly for you, it puts my mind at ease. Did you find the return flight ok with the pain etc? -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks, guys. I’ve had a recommendation of peppermint tea from another forum user & thought I would share that with you all. Sounds like the pain is there but manageable with meds so I’m feeling less anxious about the surgery date approaching. -
How painful is gastric sleeve post-op?
LaLaLand replied to LaLaLand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for the replies! It’s good to read from people who have actually had the surgery. I’ve been putting this surgery off for two years because of the nerves & was scared after reading Reddit posts. This forum has alleviated my fear. 😊 -
I have my operation at the end of next month & am reading horror stories about the post-operative pain from a gastric sleeve surgery. Can any post-ops share their experience of what the pain feels like, how bad it is & how they dealt with it, please?
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September 2022 surgery buddies
LaLaLand replied to Vicky Sue's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks, VickySue! My surgery date is 27th September so less than 5 weeks. Have you got your surgery date yet?