4 day update and questions

Ms Lady in NC · April 12, 2011

Because I am a planner and researcher I already know that it will take weeks or even months before my sleeve is normal. The little aches and pains in my stomach are normal but it is so strange that they started after I got home yesterday from having surgery Friday. Sunday, was probably the best day and with the exception of the day hof surgery, today is becoming the worst. My doc told me to do 10 days liquids, 10 days full liquids, then start the usual soft food diet working up to full foods. But when I got home and started to drink my juice, Water, and Protein, I get a bad ache in my back between my shoulders. I even woke up twice in pain and tried to sip on Water that made it worst afternone sip. If that isn't bad enough, I am dead tired and can't seem to pull myself out of bed eventhough I have a lot I need to do. I know we should take it easy for a few weeks but between the pain and tiredness I am beginning to wonder if I should have waited a while.

Did or is anyone else have piain in between shoulder blades? What about thentiredness to the point of not wanting tobget out the bed? I just feel like going back to sleep but know being up andnabout is better. What was your regular routine the first few weeks after surgery?

Also, I get two sips in every 30 mins and last nite had to "release" it all before I could fall sleep. I laid down and felt flush, near faint, and said omg, I am having a dumping episode already. So I think today I will just try water and add other things tomorrow.

QueenBee · April 12, 2011

Everyone seems to go at a different rate. I am amazed that some people are getting in the Water and Protein after the first couple of days. "My Dr" (AND I am NOT a Dr) told me to just work on sipping the water and walking the first 2 weeks. I was really tired and it took me a little longer than some of my fellow sleevers to bounce back. I am a little over 4 weeks out now, and still getting in less than most of them...

BUT - each day gets better. You will become stronger and be able to get more in. Just don't push. Praying you will get over this hump and be on to being a happy sleever!

tntransplant06 · April 12, 2011

It sounds to me like you have an anestethia hangover. That should last a few more days. As for the pain, my guess is gas trying to work it's way out. Walk, walk, walk. It really helps. Walk for 2 min. if you're tired, sit down for a few minutes, and walk again. It really does get better. I wouldn't worry about Protein just yet. Your body will tell you when it's ready. Try to just drink Water (and if it hurts b/c it's cold, try warming it a bit) and in a few days try the protein. If anything worsens, call your doc.

Ms Lady in NC · April 12, 2011

Thx for the advice guys! I didn't think about the anesthesia still affecting me nor having gas pains. I thought I was in the clear with all that yesterday but I just woke up from another nap and believe that may be it. Well I'm off to the biz to walk a bit and make sure hubby hasn't messed things up too bad. Lol