Sleeved 6.7.2011 - Day 3 - Thank GOD for liquid Hydrocodone!

[Hubie 1]

Iwas sleeved Tues 6.7.2011 with hiatal hernia repair. I walked and walkedthe first two days in the hospital. I got release on the second day. Today isday three, still very sore. I woke up this morning in my own bed and I forgotabout my operation until I moved,,,,,,,OMG, tight, sore...pain. Have you evertried to get a 369 lb man out of bed? Well, I happen to have the greatest wifein the world, all 120 lbs! She get up at 0400 and helps me out of the bed...itaint pretty. I am starting my first day home with walking and sipping andliquid hydrocodone. I am going to do my best to get 64 oz of liquid andsome Protein in today. What was day four like for you guys? Better I hope.Thanks you all for your post, they really helped during my hospital stay. Whyis there no spell check on this thing, I am an engineer. We don’t spell verywell!

[Neoteric Verve 65]

Iwas sleeved Tues 6.7.2011 with hiatal hernia repair. I walked and walkedthe first two days in the hospital. I got release on the second day. Today isday three, still very sore. I woke up this morning in my own bed and I forgotabout my operation until I moved,,,,,,,OMG, tight, sore...pain. Have you evertried to get a 369 lb man out of bed? Well, I happen to have the greatest wifein the world, all 120 lbs! She get up at 0400 and helps me out of the bed...itaint pretty. I am starting my first day home with walking and sipping andliquid hydrocodone. I am going to do my best to get 64 oz of liquid andsome Protein in today. What was day four like for you guys? Better I hope.Thanks you all for your post, they really helped during my hospital stay. Whyis there no spell check on this thing, I am an engineer. We don’t spell verywell!

I have yet to be sleeved but yes, at my size it is hard even without surgery to power up that much man. I too am a big guy at 419lb. I would very much like to keep in communications with you. If you need a ear or what have you drop me a line. Soon I too shall feel you pain/joy. Stay strong brother and congratulations. Very few have the courage to change their lives like you have.

Be joining you soon..

[Hubie 1]

Thanks N2B8R, and I do and I will

[KellyL 173]

Congrats on being sleeved and welcome to the losers bench!!! Sorry you are still experiencing pain. I didn't have it real bad, but it's probably also the hiatal hernia repair that is making your recovery more difficult. I know it will get better everyday for you! You may not be able to get all the liquid and Protein in, so focus on hydration first. The protein might take a while to get in, just do what you can. Hope you feel better soon!!

[To Be Thin 2011 80]

Hi!

I was told prior to surgery that any movement using my stomach muscles could hurt and to plan on sleeping in La-Z-Boy chair for a few nights. I actually slept in La-Z-Boy chair for about a week after surgery because my bed is very high off the ground and it did hurt gettting in & out of it. The first week it hurt to get up & down out of a chair too, or the car! Oh my, getting in & out of the car pulled at stomach muscles... nothing that I truly needed to take pain meds for, but it sure let you know to be careful! It took me a good week to heal up enough to sleep in bed and do the simple tasks with out feeling the pain.

Good luck!

[anonynurse 13]

Congrats on making it to the other side! Every day will probably get a little better. The general word on surgical pain is that day 3 is usually the roughest day. Believe it or not, one of the best things for postop pain is to get up and move. Don't let your wife wait on you even if she wants to, even if you want her to. Get up and make your own shakes. Fetch your book or your remote yourself. Walk around the house. Stroll out to get the mail.

The more you move the lower your pain will be and the sooner it will resolve. Remember too to breathe deep into your lungs, even if taking those deep breaths hurt. Do it every couple of hours several times in a row.

Keep us posted on how you are!

[sunnyd 32]

Man I loved that hydrocodone. I can see how people get addicted. I only used it at night but it definitely helped me sleep through the pain! I also refilled it once and so wanted to a second time but didn't- afraid i would get addicted. I also had the hiatal hernia repair at the same time- not sure if it added to the pain or not. Just remember to sip, walk, and rest and you will do great! Good luck to you and you continue on this journey. You are lucky to have your wife there to help you along!