6 days Post surgery -UPDATE life gets better!!!

[myezzence 4]

Hey Sleevettes,

Yeppie Today, my stomach feels soooo much better. Truthfully, Since my surgery I was wondering what the heck did I do to myself. Mannnn 6 days felt like a journey...however now I have no regrets. I have officially lost 20 lbs so far..yess 20lbs!! My energy level is still low but my dr state this is normal and drinking has been gradual. Ok here is the run down: 6 day pre op fast...I honestly think I had fast food withdraws but I did not faulter...BE STRONG, During my pre op fast, I lost 16 lbs , but after I enter the hospital I became dehydrated from vomiting that they gave me countless IVS, so all the Water weight lost came back until I left the hospital 3 days later.

1ST day after surgery, I had lots of vomiting and extreme gas which was horrible....so bring you some gas x strips....TRUST ME ..YOU WILL BE SO THANKFUL. You will walk within 4 hrs after surgery. I HAD NO PHYSICAL PAIN FROM THE SURGERY NOR INCISIONS ..NOR DO I NOW YAY!!

DAY 2 & 3 in hospital Gas Xworked ...now dehydrated getting IV's ...they said I will regain all of my Water weight lost..boooo and I did. I was back to the normal weight 223 lbs when I first started my Pre Op diet. 3RD DAY I'm being released from the hospital.

During Hospital stay I have no desire for any food ..I feel so full..thought that was strange

Now I'm Home

DAY 3 & 4 No vomitting nor nausea...still have that full filling BUT I can barely get in 3 to 6 oz of liquids the entire day without my stomach rejecting it...vomiting. I was told it will come in time just sip and dont force it.

Day 5 GEEZZZZZZZZZZZ I got in18 oz of liquid the entire day but my stomach couldn't take it and I threw up 4 times through the day..had to use my phengren. I have low energy so I did include some gaterade in my liquids and I felt better per my dr.

Today - DAY 6 I got up at 12:00 noon, and my stomach felt hungry for the first time since my surgery ..smile! No nausea , and so far I got down 8oz YESSSS. Lets see what the rest of the day holds.

i still have low energy but I understand..its a process. Lets see if I can get more in. I did realize the key to drinking is knowing your sleeve and how much it can take of fluids at a time. After each 5 ozs, I give myself at least 30 minutes before I start drinking again.

I'm so excited for NEW BEGINNINGS.

Sheri

Stay tuned for more updates - any questions about the surgery or hospital stay, symptoms and etc ..I'm available because I will be reaching out to you all too...smile

[weightingnolonger 0]

Hey Sleevettes,

Yeppie Today, my stomach feels soooo much better. Truthfully, Since my surgery I was wondering what the heck did I do to myself. Mannnn 6 days felt like a journey...however now I have no regrets. I have officially lost 20 lbs so far..yess 20lbs!! My energy level is still low but my dr state this is normal and drinking has been gradual. Ok here is the run down: 6 day pre op fast...I honestly think I had fast food withdraws but I did not faulter...BE STRONG, During my pre op fast, I lost 16 lbs , but after I enter the hospital I became dehydrated from vomiting that they gave me countless IVS, so all the Water weight lost came back until I left the hospital 3 days later.

1ST day after surgery, I had lots of vomiting and extreme gas which was horrible....so bring you some gas x strips....TRUST ME ..YOU WILL BE SO THANKFUL. You will walk within 4 hrs after surgery. I HAD NO PHYSICAL PAIN FROM THE SURGERY NOR INCISIONS ..NOR DO I NOW YAY!!

DAY 2 & 3 in hospital Gas Xworked ...now dehydrated getting IV's ...they said I will regain all of my Water weight lost..boooo and I did. I was back to the normal weight 223 lbs when I first started my Pre Op diet. 3RD DAY I'm being released from the hospital.

During Hospital stay I have no desire for any food ..I feel so full..thought that was strange

Now I'm Home

DAY 3 & 4 No vomitting nor nausea...still have that full filling BUT I can barely get in 3 to 6 oz of liquids the entire day without my stomach rejecting it...vomiting. I was told it will come in time just sip and dont force it.

Day 5 GEEZZZZZZZZZZZ I got in18 oz of liquid the entire day but my stomach couldn't take it and I threw up 4 times through the day..had to use my phengren. I have low energy so I did include some gaterade in my liquids and I felt better per my dr.

Today - DAY 6 I got up at 12:00 noon, and my stomach felt hungry for the first time since my surgery ..smile! No nausea , and so far I got down 8oz YESSSS. Lets see what the rest of the day holds.

i still have low energy but I understand..its a process. Lets see if I can get more in. I did realize the key to drinking is knowing your sleeve and how much it can take of fluids at a time. After each 5 ozs, I give myself at least 30 minutes before I start drinking again.

I'm so excited for NEW BEGINNINGS.

Sheri

Stay tuned for more updates - any questions about the surgery or hospital stay, symptoms and etc ..I'm available because I will be reaching out to you all too...smile

Thank you SO much for you update! I'm 4 days post-op and your detailed account was very helpful in keeping me focused on taking it day by day! Good Luck with EVERYTHING and I'll be looking for your future posts!

[kellyw74 258]

Sounds like you are on the mend!! YAY!!

Everyday will get better and better!!!

HUGS!!

Kelly

[losetobemeagain 9]

I'm 4 days post op and can't eat more then 3 tsp of food at a time. I can't figure out if I am full or not because since surgery I've been having severe pain right behind my breast bone some have said it was gas, but I don't know, at first it was constant now the pain is there every time I swallow even if it is just my spit. Glad your feeling better maybe day 6 is the day i'm looking for now lol...

[Nancy Rivers 24]

Glad you are feeling better!

[my_year2011 0]

I'm 4 days post op and can't eat more then 3 tsp of food at a time. I can't figure out if I am full or not because since surgery I've been having severe pain right behind my breast bone some have said it was gas, but I don't know, at first it was constant now the pain is there every time I swallow even if it is just my spit. Glad your feeling better maybe day 6 is the day i'm looking for now lol...

I'm only 3 days post op and I have the same feeling as you. Pressure right at the breast bone. I was told that that means I am getting full or I have gas pains. I took 2 gas-x tabs tonight and it seemed to help. What kind of food are you eating now? My directions says Clear Liquids & Isopure Days 0-3, then full liquids Days 4-14, and i don't start pureed foods until after day 14. Maybe you're trying regular foods too soon.

[my_year2011 0]

Hey Sleevettes,

Yeppie Today, my stomach feels soooo much better. Truthfully, Since my surgery I was wondering what the heck did I do to myself. Mannnn 6 days felt like a journey...however now I have no regrets. I have officially lost 20 lbs so far..yess 20lbs!! My energy level is still low but my dr state this is normal and drinking has been gradual. Ok here is the run down: 6 day pre op fast...I honestly think I had fast food withdraws but I did not faulter...BE STRONG, During my pre op fast, I lost 16 lbs , but after I enter the hospital I became dehydrated from vomiting that they gave me countless IVS, so all the Water weight lost came back until I left the hospital 3 days later.

1ST day after surgery, I had lots of vomiting and extreme gas which was horrible....so bring you some gas x strips....TRUST ME ..YOU WILL BE SO THANKFUL. You will walk within 4 hrs after surgery. I HAD NO PHYSICAL PAIN FROM THE SURGERY NOR INCISIONS ..NOR DO I NOW YAY!!

DAY 2 & 3 in hospital Gas Xworked ...now dehydrated getting IV's ...they said I will regain all of my Water weight lost..boooo and I did. I was back to the normal weight 223 lbs when I first started my Pre Op diet. 3RD DAY I'm being released from the hospital.

During Hospital stay I have no desire for any food ..I feel so full..thought that was strange

Now I'm Home

DAY 3 & 4 No vomitting nor nausea...still have that full filling BUT I can barely get in 3 to 6 oz of liquids the entire day without my stomach rejecting it...vomiting. I was told it will come in time just sip and dont force it.

Day 5 GEEZZZZZZZZZZZ I got in18 oz of liquid the entire day but my stomach couldn't take it and I threw up 4 times through the day..had to use my phengren. I have low energy so I did include some gaterade in my liquids and I felt better per my dr.

Today - DAY 6 I got up at 12:00 noon, and my stomach felt hungry for the first time since my surgery ..smile! No nausea , and so far I got down 8oz YESSSS. Lets see what the rest of the day holds.

i still have low energy but I understand..its a process. Lets see if I can get more in. I did realize the key to drinking is knowing your sleeve and how much it can take of fluids at a time. After each 5 ozs, I give myself at least 30 minutes before I start drinking again.

I'm so excited for NEW BEGINNINGS.

Sheri

Stay tuned for more updates - any questions about the surgery or hospital stay, symptoms and etc ..I'm available because I will be reaching out to you all too...smile

Thank you for your update. I am only 3 days post-op, so it helps to read what someone else is going through. I know it will get better each day, Good luck to you!

[myezzence 4]

Thank you so much, so have you had any problems getting in your liquids? Tomorrow, I have my first post op appt so I'll be discussing my concern with my dr...however I will be eating mushy or soft foods tomorrow right afterward...stay too for that update, I'm a little nervous about it but excited too because I can finally eattttt.

Sheri

[myezzence 4]

Thank you so much kelly..HUGS BACK AT YOU

[myezzence 4]

Hey Denise,

I believe that is gas, because I had the same feeling while in the hopsital until I took some gas x strips. Try those, if you continue getting a persistent pain call you dr...snap snap no delays

Sheri

[losetobemeagain 9]

I'm only 3 days post op and I have the same feeling as you. Pressure right at the breast bone. I was told that that means I am getting full or I have gas pains. I took 2 gas-x tabs tonight and it seemed to help. What kind of food are you eating now? My directions says Clear liquids & Isopure Days 0-3, then full liquids Days 4-14, and i don't start pureed foods until after day 14. Maybe you're trying regular foods too soon.

Hey Denise,

I believe that is gas, because I had the same feeling while in the hopsital until I took some gas x strips. Try those, if you continue getting a persistent pain call you dr...snap snap no delays

Sheri

I am going to try the gas x and see if that helps. My dr. puts you on mushy food your last day in the hospital, I personally put myself back on liquids cause I couldn't stand the feeling, but like I said it hurts with liquids too just not as much.

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

to all thanks for the heads up to us pre-opers Your experiences really help.

[losetobemeagain 9]

Hey Denise,

I believe that is gas, because I had the same feeling while in the hopsital until I took some gas x strips. Try those, if you continue getting a persistent pain call you dr...snap snap no delays

Sheri

Stupid Question how many days or how much gas x did you take till it worked