Just Got Home Today From Surgery

[readyforachange 51]

I was sleeved Monday, Feb 6th and spent two nights in the hospital. My belly is sore and I came home w the drain. It was so good to be home and get in the shower! It made me feel immediately better! I keep getting rid of gas...which is a relief. I'm having a hard time w drinking my Isopure. Just small sips. I get a bit of a heartburn. I'll be so glad when the weekend gets here. I know I'll feel so much better by then.

I see my doc on Monday to get the drain pulled out.

In the hospital, I never worn anything but the hospital gowns. I got up and started walking right away. But go at your own level. I worn a nightgown and robe home. I couldn't have put on a bra. You just don't need a bunch of stuff at the hospital.

The hardest part of this is the pain when you get up and down. Once that goes away, I'll be good to go!

Oh! and definitely use a pillow against yourself to put counter pressure on your belly when you move around. It really helps. Also, I went into the hospital weighing 220 and weighed 225.5 this morning! What's with that!????? (( -: (I can't figure out how to put my ticker or facts on the bottom of this).

[Mr_Worm 129]

your weight went up with swelling and scar tissue retaing fluids. Wait a week then check the weight. Its important now to NOT become obessive with weighing yourself often or you'll go crazy.

[JayhawkJess33 25]

Congrats on your sleeve! Sounds like you are completely normal ) Don't worry about the extra pounds! They pump you full of fluids when you have surgery and it will take some time to get rid of that - after each of my c-sections it took about 10 days but I have seen lots of sleevers say that by 5-7 days post op that Fluid weight is gone. Keep up the great work, keep us updated as you feel able!

[BenisaMartim4 369]

I had a c-section with my first baby and weighed 35 pounds more the day after he was born. Counting what he and the birth contents weighed, that means that I gained 50+ pounds of Fluid in one day. I was ungodly swollen, but I had taken it all back off before he was two weeks old. The doc told me that that was not unusual for everything that I had been through. So don't worry. You will take that extra back off in no time. Then you can get on with the business of being a big loser

[twoboysandagirl 109]

Congratulations, and welcome to the losers bench! Sounds like you have got a handle on how to take good care of your self!

[moondancer718 0]

every day gets better, had my sleeve on 1/25/12. I noticed the Isopure gave me terrible heartburn. Drinking Pure, a Protein Drink with 35 grams Protein, no sugar, 3 flavors, choc, van, Cookies and cream. Sold at Trader Joes and Fresh and Easy. All the best to you.

[KellyL 173]

Congrats on being sleeved and joining the losers club! Happy to hear things went great and you are recovering at home now.

[AllForMy4 58]

every day gets better, had my sleeve on 1/25/12. I noticed the Isopure gave me terrible heartburn. Drinking Pure, a Protein drink with 35 grams Protein, no sugar, 3 flavors, choc, van, Cookies and cream. Sold at Trader Joes and Fresh and Easy. All the best to you.

We are sleeve sisters! I was sleeved on the 25th as well!!!

[AllForMy4 58]

Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!! =)) I agree with the others that the extra weight is def Fluid, it will most likely come off within the week. I had alot of extra fluid as well but have now lost 14 lbs since my surgery 2 weeks ago. The way to put your ticker or facts below your posts is to: Go to your profile and on the far right side click on "EDIT PROFILE" It will take you to another page,on the far left of that page,you will click on "SIGNATURE" This is where you can put your facts as well as your ticker/the code for it. Good luck and congrats again!! You're gonna do great!!!

[Vance_ 217]

Congrats on your sleeve!! That is awesome and good to hear you are doing great!! :clap2:

[Helen the Cat 42]

Congratulations! and welcome to The Losers Bench! It is a great feeling. Glad to hear that you aren't having a lot of pain. If the Iso Pure is bothering you, try a diffferent kind. I like Unjury in the chocolate flavor. It tastes just like chocolate milk to me (I mix it with milk!). Take care of yourself. Get lots of rest. And don't be discouraged by the weight gain. The Fluid will be gone soon and you will start to notice the weight loss! Again. Congratulations!

Kathy D

[Reddi4change 27]

yes i have a belly pillow too, its helping a lot!

[circa 333]

congrats!!!! While you were in the hospital, they put a lot of fluids in you by IV - your body is still carrying all of that, plus the swelling from the surgery. Throw the scale away. Don't weigh yourself often - save it for once a week or once every two weeks.

[Reddi4change 27]

i gained 5 pounds from the iv Fluid also, its coming off now, thank goodness!

[readyforachange 51]

Well, it's my fourth day out from surgery. Just got pain meds from pharmacy. Big mistake not getting them first day home. I'm using the best pillow for my tummy. It's off my sofa, about 8" x 24" and very firm. It's just the right size to hold close and tight.

Diarrhea has stopped, but then, I'm hardly taking in anything. I'll try Isopure again. If I have problems, I'll switch to something else. Popsicles are great. Just had one.

I felt like hot knives were sticking in my left side while walking. But that has totally stopped. I'll be so happy to be out of this phase. Also, so glad to have pain meds in case I need them. There is no reason to be in pain.

Thank you all for your encouraging words. xoxo