Incision Pain/ Protein?

[DDA84 2]

Hi everybody! I am officially Day 3 Post-Op and already feeling a little better than the two days before! I am still having some soreness/pulling feelings around my biggest incision site. I think it is normal to be sore for a while, but I was just wondering when most of that pain went away for you! It's not bad enough that I take the prescription pain meds for it; I only take them at night so I make sure to get a good night's sleep, but I guess I'm just looking forward to the day when they go away.

Also, I am having a hard time getting all of my Protein supplement in. I was wondering, which is more important: to stay hydrated throughout the day, or to get the protein in? I feel like I have to sacrifice something because my tummy can't handle all those fluids yet! I feel so full! Any advice?

Thanks guys. Everybody on here has been a life-saver, and while I've had a few teary moments since surgery (just feeling a little lonely and down-in-the-dumps) you guys remind me all the time that this was the best decision I've ever made and I'm so excited about my new journey! Thanks for the support!

[mythreechildren2001 7]

I'm 2 days post op, and this day started out extremely tearfully for me. Oh my goodness, I was a mess!!! A friend who has been sleeved told me to take my pain meds, and it made a HUGE difference! I had huge buyer's remorse until I took my pain meds and I've taken it every time possible today. I started the day crying, and I'm ending it playing wii with my kids and laughing. HUGE difference! Pain meds have been my friend today for sure.

As for Protein, I'm not worrying about that this week. I'm just focusing on hydration. If I can stay out of the ER and off IV fluids, I've reached my goal for this week anyway I have 2 friends who are sisters. They've both been sleeved. The first one ended up back in the hospital for dehydration. The second one then decided, because of her sister's experience, to focus on hydration and she's done very well. So that's the route I'm trying to take. I have had one Protein Shake today, but I'm not going to fight that battle yet.

Good luck to you!!

[wendy1974 3]

Don't forget that the liquid you use to mix your Protein Shake counts towards your total Fluid intake for the day... kinda like killin' two birds with one stone!

Congrats and Good Luck!

[Texasmom65 23]

I just went for a walk outside, just two houses down and before we started to turn around to walk back, I thought I was dying. The pain in my side had me in tears. I wasn't sure I was going to make it back home. The pull and burn was the worse ever. I came straight into the house and took my pain meds. It's so hard for me to walk outside the house, or for long distances. I could get up and down today much better than yesterday, but I feel a set back now. I hope I didn't hurt anything.

As far as Protein or water....make sure you drink your Water. Our nutritionist said its more important to stay hydrated at this point. Worry about protein in a couple of weeks. But costco has a protein pre mixed drink called Premier Protein that is 30 gms per 11 oz. I was able to drink one today and part of another Protein Drink, then water, water, water.

I sure hope tomorrow the pain gets better. I just was not ready for this much pain.

[lyndynojo 140]

Hey I'm 3 wks today and it does get better. I had some complications post op and my first two weeks were full of crying and buyers remorse. Just stay hydrated and I promise every day you will feel better. My dr starts solids at 2 wks and that made a hugh difference. I feel normal now that I can have real food for my Protein. Right now though hydration is your main goal. Good luck. I know you will start feeling better soon.