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I had my surgery on Thursday March 15th and my doctor had repaired a hiatal hernia too. I woke up in recovery swollen all over my neck, cheeks, and chest. I seriously look like the Nutty Professor. The swelling has gone down a little, but its still hurts to touch and makes swallowing difficult.

Also, my shoulders are in excruciating pain whenever I move, but my surgeon warned me about that. But the most pain I have is when I take a deep breath- it feels like my lungs are going to burst and it bothers a pain I have in my right side.

I know this isn't the worst situation to be in, it definitely could be worse. I just need to hear from others who may have experienced something similar. I can keep my Clear liquids down and am taking liquid Tylenol until I get my percocet prescription tomorrow. My surgeon knew of my pain before discharging me and seemed sure it would all pass in time.

I really don't mean to have a pity party, but it feels like everything is working against me :(

I appreciate any help possible!

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I know it royally sucks. I'm 10 days post op and had a horrible week after having a fantastic day Monday. I was crying and wondering what I did to myself. Then today turned out to be another really good day. I may have a bad day tomorrow but I believe that I'm going to start having more good days than bad, it's just going to take time. You're fresh from surgery and life is going to be hard for a few days but then you'll have a good day. Then some more bad ones, then another good one. And before you know it, no more bad days. You'll make it. Just give it some time :)

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I had a hiatal hernia repair as well as gastric sleeve on 3/14....I hear you I woke up at 3 this morning thinkIng what I have done myself ;( I love food, love drinking socially...I hear it gets better and I am praying 1 day I can have a pancake again, even if it's only a few bites...I hope and pray that it will be a better road skinnier!!!

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fitbottom,

My first thought is to be certain you take the liquid Tylenol on schedule and don't let the paid get ahead of you. I am 11 days post op (with a hernia & diaphragm repair too) and I am still taking the pain meds two or three times a day. I get a heavy/full feeling in my abdomen, and sometimes I just generally ache. The pain med staves off the ache, which does help with a general feeling of well being. The day I turned the corner was day 6, and it was after I made myself choke down a second Protein shake for the day. I had only been drinking one up to that point. The additional Protein really helps.

This is more difficult than I expected, but alas, it is not insurmountable.

Hang in there, and be sure to get the help you need from your doctor to feel better.

Oops, "pain" not "paid"

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I had the sleeve on the 15th as well. My roomie at the hospital had the sleeve with a hernia repair. She was having a harder time than I was. Sorry you are having a rough time.

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Hi!

I was also sleeved on the 15th. I didn't have an alergic reaction like you did. But I did get a reaction from some of the surgical tape. I'm just focusing on fluids now. I take my temperature daily to make sure Im ok. I'm not in pain but my stomach does these spasms and I feel pretty weak. But each day does get better. We will get through this. :)

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I was sleeved on the 14th and I must concur that the shoulder/gas pain has been the worst thing. I try to walk at least 3-4 times a day(10-15 min per) and I feel that is the only way I get any relief. I do agree that if I take my pain MedS as directed it does help and a heating pad on my neck/shoulder has helped as well. Take Care and hang in there this too shall pass.

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Sleeved on the 13th. Gas pains I treat with gas x. Abdomen soreness/ pain I'm just trying to take my pain Meds more regularly with more movement I'm doing which seems to help. Heating pad/ bed buddy is my best friend.

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Thanks for all the advice and support! I still look like the Nutty Professor, but my pain is subsiding! I just pray to God that this swelling goes down before I head back to school. Best of luck to all the recent sleevers! Def keep me updated!! :)

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Today is the first day I've made it onto the boards. So glad I did. I was sleeved on the 14th. Today is my first bad day. I ended up going out of town yesterday to spend time with family. And it kind of feels like maybe I overdid it. I've been so tired all day, kind of dizzy. I also think part of why I feel so bad is because I am having a terrible time keeping up with my week 1 diet. I don't know how anyone can get in all that liquid!!

I'm not happy that anyone is feeling badly, but I'm sure glad I'm not alone!!

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Sleeved 2/29. Just think in another week you will be reading about other people newly sleeved. In just a couplw days you will feel brand new!

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Another 3/15 sleever here. I'm lucky in that my pain isn't so bad at all but I just feel crapola. I think that we need to remember to rest also sometimes. Yes, walking is good for lots of things but try not to overdo it and nap when you feel tired. I swear I am having the best sleep!

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Yea its crazy how much liquid your excepted to get it. I still can't. Its crazy how much I use to be able to gulp down before and now its so different

Yea its crazy how much liquid your excepted to get it. I still can't. Its crazy how much I use to be able to gulp down before and now its so different

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