3rd day post-op...no walk in the park

[Can'tweight 41]

Oh my word!! The pain is manageable, but the nausea and gas is about to kill me!! Been taking nausea medicine and previcid but oh my Lord I just want to throw up and get it over with. Been doing a lot of walking as was instructed, but nothing seems to help.I just want to sleep BUT CAN'T!! HELP!!!

How long does this typically last?

[Derp 3]

It varies for everyone, but day 4 or 5 seems to be the point where things start to calm down. For me it was day 6 or 7. The nausea is pretty frustrating, just find an incline position that you like, and try to be still.

Hopefully you're not worrying too much about getting in the Protein drinks and that stuff *right now*.. i talked to my nutritionist on day 3 and asked her, because i was so nauseated i couldn't even THINK about putting anything down the hatch other than minuscule sips of Water. She said to concentrate on fluids until things calm down then you can work on the other stuff.

My liquid Lortab didn't do anything for my pain, but it did help me get comfortable enough to sleep when i just couldn't. Maybe try your pain meds to help get you off to sleep?

Hang in there, darling! <3 <3

[Can'tweight 41]

It varies for everyone, but day 4 or 5 seems to be the point where things start to calm down. For me it was day 6 or 7. The nausea is pretty frustrating, just find an incline position that you like, and try to be still.

Hopefully you're not worrying too much about getting in the Protein drinks and that stuff *right now*.. i talked to my nutritionist on day 3 and asked her, because i was so nauseated i couldn't even THINK about putting anything down the hatch other than minuscule sips of Water. She said to concentrate on fluids until things calm down then you can work on the other stuff.

My liquid Lortab didn't do anything for my pain, but it did help me get comfortable enough to sleep when i just couldn't. Maybe try your pain meds to help get you off to sleep?

Hang in there, darling! <3 <3

Oh thanks Laura...I took your advice about the liquid Lortab and it worked. I just awoke and have an incredible gas bubble in my tummy from hell. I've been making laps around my house trying to relieve it. Then all the sudden the vomit alarm went off! Fortunately, after one dry heave it passed (sorry for the TMI).

I haven't been worried about the Protein as I do good to get sips of Water down. I pray today is a better day.

[SleeveStalker 2]

Everyday gets a little better I promise. Remember to walk and sip stay hydrated.

[jdel408 1]

walking wasn't the miracle savior for me either although I did recognize it's over all importance in getting blood circulating and healing the body. However for relief of gas, it did not seem to help me at all. Time was all I needed and I would say it was completely gone on day 7 for me.

[Frknmidget 0]

sleeved the 16th, omg, the gas pains, not so much even gas, but the bloating painful need to burp feeling but can not...I'm getting a little worried, Dr. said he stitched me extra snug, not sure what that means. this will be one of the best things I have ever done, I'm just going thru some major WTH was I thinking...Tons of walking, malox, very little relief.. I'm a little scared, Thank you. for everyone's posts, sharing your journeys are enlightening, and gratefully appreciated

[Disney 20]

I was walking around 3 hours after surgery and it didn't do a thing for the gas. I was trying to adhere to the walk, walk, walk mantra I keep hearing. Like someone else said, in my case, it just took time. I enjoyed getting out and walking though and didn't want a clot or anything so I did it, but as for helping gas, no.

There are many, many types of nausea medicines, ask you Dr. to change yours and see if that helps.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Can'tweight 41]

sleeved the 16th, omg, the gas pains, not so much even gas, but the bloating painful need to burp feeling but can not...I'm getting a little worried, Dr. said he stitched me extra snug, not sure what that means. this will be one of the best things I have ever done, I'm just going thru some major WTH was I thinking...Tons of walking, malox, very little relief.. I'm a little scared, Thank you. for everyone's posts, sharing your journeys are enlightening, and gratefully appreciated

The 16th for me too Buckwheat. I think yesterday and last night were the worse for me. Today I seem to be able to burp a little...THANK YOU JESUS!! It does make you ask yourself....WHY DID I DO THIS?? But we will make it through. Walking has helped...slowly. My liquid Lortab is sooo disgusting so I stopped it yesterday. Bad decision! I was not in surgery pain but the gas was killing me. Then I remembered what one of the nurses told me in the hospital. She said that others had said the liquid Lortab didn't do much for pain but helped a lot with the gas and such. So I took it and I was finally able to get settled in and went to sleep.

I hope you're feeling better soon too. I guess it's all "No Pain, No Gain."

[Weightbgone 9]

I know just what u r going thru!!! This gas is a killer!

[pcos_chick 23]

I was sleeved on the 16th too.

I think I'm doing pretty good. Trying to get in fluids and some Protein. I've been sticking to the loritab about half dose and really only lapse at night. Its definitely helping. Gas is ok... burbing is good. I'm worried about fluids though I'm able to sip pretty well. No hunger. Can't wait to be able to sleep on my side.