Day 6: Still on Clears, but no Pain Med!!

[lsereno 2,525]

Hi all,

It's Day Six of me and the sleeve. Things are still "loose" even though I am drinking only Water and powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Protein. The amazing thing is I feel pretty good except for the gas and diarrhea. Instead of liquid pain med, I took two tylenol today at 9 and I'm comfortable. A little tightness on my right side, but nothing I can't live with. Keep in mind though that it's just me and my husband, so I don't have to do a thing if I don't want to and I'm still wearing a gown because it's more comfy to not have even soft elastic around my middle.

Lynda

[weho 103]

Hello Lynda, glad you are doing alright! When do you get to go to full liquids? I love my EAS shakes and have been eating a little yogurt here and there. 10 days till soft foods, cant wait. I quit taking my pain meds the day after surgery and decided last night that enough was enough and took a dose. What a difference! I am trying to take as little as possible so that I can be totally aware of what my body is doing but my sister reminded me that your body heals faster when it is not in pain. I know what you mean about things feeling a little loose. Such a weird sensation. When I touch my belly it doesn't feel real; kind of numb. I also have a weird tugging sensation on one of my right incisions. Take care!

[meggiep 57]

Hello Lynda, glad you are doing alright! When do you get to go to full liquids? I love my EAS shakes and have been eating a little yogurt here and there. 10 days till soft foods, cant wait. I quit taking my pain meds the day after surgery and decided last night that enough was enough and took a dose. What a difference! I am trying to take as little as possible so that I can be totally aware of what my body is doing but my sister reminded me that your body heals faster when it is not in pain. I know what you mean about things feeling a little loose. Such a weird sensation. When I touch my belly it doesn't feel real; kind of numb. I also have a weird tugging sensation on one of my right incisions. Take care!

In this case she means diarrhea ;-P She was on full liquids but the doctor put her back on clear because of it.

I agree with your sister- pain puts your body through chemical changes that do not help healing. Good luck! I am Day 12 and it gets better and better. I have been allowed shakes since day four.

[lsereno 2,525]

Hi all,

Yes, Meggie's right: the Dr. put me back on clears (only plain Water and the unjury chicken Protein powder) about 72 hours after surgery because I got diarrhea about 48 hours after surgery. Returning to clears has not improved the issue so far.

I made it through 6 hours with only Tylenol, but returned to the liquid pain med at the next dose. The Tylenol seemed to work at first, but as the six hours wore on, I had a noticeable ache and burn in my tummy. I had hoped to be able to go to Tylenol in case the medicine is causing the issue.

In my heart, I think my tummy is just adjusting to the new us and the diarrhea will disappear in a few days no matter what I do. But I am going to follow Dr's orders for this weekend and see what he has to say on Monday.

Lynda

[Nancy Rivers 24]

I hope you get feeling better sooner rather than later. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[weho 103]

O Good Lord I'm dense sometimes; I blame it on the anesthesia though for now. I hope that clears quickly Lynda. I will be praying for you!