In need of advice pls...

Antsy-Avis · November 27, 2009

Yesterday 08:19 PM - food? How long will my stomach be swollen?

I would like appreciate any and all help/advice that I can get..

Thanks in advance and I hope that everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving...

Avis

deedee · November 27, 2009

Welcome to VST!

Has the pain increased or gotten worse since speaking with your doctor? Take a look at this link: http://verticalsleevetalk.com/post-operation-vertical-sleeve-gastric-surgery-vsg-questions-answers/936-signs-leakage.html

As to the rest of your questions, I'd stress to follow your surgeon's directions. Your stomach is swollen and healing and I believe (can't really remember) I was told it takes up to 6 months to heal completely. If you are following the post-op diet, which I'm sure you are, you have to lose weight. Your calorie deficit is plenty low enough to take off pounds. I was told to wait 2 weeks before weighing myself, but could only hold off for 9 days. When I was still on liquids, I really couldn't wait to have food again.

I think what you are going through sounds pretty normal, but we are all different, so if you are concerned check in with your doctor.

Good luck and keep us posted. The people on this board are very supportive and helpful.

Malaika · November 27, 2009

Angel-A - welcome to the VST family. I do not know about the pain in your stomach and would keep an eye on that and in touch with your doctor.

As to not losing weight, everyone has that fear - be sure to take your measurements regularly and you will see that you are losing - even if the scale isn't moving the inches seem to melt right off. Keep us posted on how you're feeling.

Bornagainbabe · November 27, 2009

I agree with what's already been said and I would just keep an eye on it and not panic. You are bound to have occasional pain considering you have just had an operation and as it was revision surgery there will be more scar tissue etc. I still get pain every now and then but nothing that I am overly concerned about considering what my stomach has been put through. I did get sharp pains soon after surgery, especially after eating or drinking and it was just my stomach being sensitive, which it would be after having had a band slipped the third of the way down it, daily reflux and vomiting and then most of it cut out and the remaining bit stapled up!

Antsy-Avis · November 28, 2009

Hello Everyone,

Thanks so much all the replies and advice I really do appreciate it all. Today the pain was a little better, I am still on liquids which is filling me up really fast but im making sure that I get my Protein and Water in...

Ladies, I will be reaching out to each of you often for advice so I beg that

y'al be patince with me please...