christin 54 Posted January 10, 2012 Was sleeved yesterday morning. The remainder of the day was really rough. The pain wasn't bad at all, but the nausea was terrible. They finally gave me some kind of narcotic anti-nausea drug which knocked me out cold. It must have worked really well because I feel fairly normal at the moment! Finally able to sip on Water and crystal light and I am walking around just fine. Hope this means I will get released today! My surgeon found a hernia too and fixed that while he was in there. I had no idea I even had one! I wonder what causes that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hadouni 301 Posted January 10, 2012 Hi Christin! Glad to see you post. nausea has been the hardest part for me too. I'm drinking cranberry now but can't do Jello or Popsicle at all. Hope your recovery continues to go well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christin 54 Posted January 10, 2012 Thanks! Glad yours went well also! That nausea really is the worst. It feels great to be able to drink again! The chicken broth tastes like heaven! Who knew? lol They won't let me do Jello at all. Can only have Water, crystal light, and broth. The warm liquid feels really good going down. Best of recovery wishes to you also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soforreal 7 Posted January 10, 2012 Hang in there. Each day things will get better. I agree with Christin warm liquids work best for me. I can get more liquids down if they are warm or room temp. It took me a couple of weeks to figure that one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juli916 6 Posted January 13, 2012 Congrats Christin! I had a suprise hernia repair too. My surgeon said it is very common in obese people. She said there is a natural opening, but the extra fat causes too much pressure on the organs and the opening tears. I have pictures of mine. My first day in the hospital was rough too. Not so much pain, but pressure in the chest and gas. The first week is no fun really, but it gets easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hadouni 301 Posted January 13, 2012 I had the hiatal hernia repair too! Each day has been better and better. I'm looking forward to adding some Greek yogurt and heavier (funny ghat pur?ed is heavier) Soups next week and MILK in my coffee!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longer-life 139 Posted January 13, 2012 Congrats Christin!!!!!! :Banane45: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christin 54 Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks soforreal and juli! hadouni... I had my first greek yogurt today and baby applesauce (hospital sent me home with it) and it went down very well. I am not allowed to have coffee for 30 days, but I am not really craving it at this point. I am sure I will get very bored of my small menu of foods for the next 3 weeks, but it is nice to not be hungry. I am just eating because I need to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christin 54 Posted January 13, 2012 Congrats Christin!!!!!! :Banane45: Thanks! You are the best! So sweet of you to visit me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longer-life 139 Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks! You are the best! So sweet of you to visit me! It was great to meet you! :smile1: Have a good trip back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites