2 Days Post-Op

[DuranFan1969 119]

Well I'm home from the hospital, 2 days post-op now and for some odd reason I'm paranoid that I'm doing something wrong. I've had very little pain since I woke up in recovery, only nausea I had was while in recovery. I've also been doing a respectable job of sipping and getting some broth in, along with some Jello and a 1/2 cup of creamy Soup. I've been up and walking pretty well, although I do feel a bit on the weak side.

So now I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong, especially since I've read so many posts before about how miserable the first few days can be but I'm not experiencing that all. I was also a bit shocked to find that in the hospital, my blood pressure went to normal virtually over night and the hospital hadn't given me anything to control the BP. Can it really stabilize that fast?

So, am I nuts here or is something not right? I'm so so so thrilled to finally be on the loser's bench finally though!!

[Mr_Worm 129]

Nope you're fine. I had zero pain and no trouble taking in liquids like you. One night stay in the hospital and was back to work on day 2. Just took it easy while things healed up

[AJAgwu 5]

Your experience sounds similar to mine. I never experienced the shoulder pain everybody talks about after surgery. I just had some esophageal spasms, but other than that I was up and walking the halls of the hospital with no pain. My high bp disappeared pretty quickly too. Within two weeks my doctor pulled me off my bp meds because my bp actually went too low and I was getting extremely lightheaded. I've heard of diabetics coming off their meds before they leave the hospital. It's the marvel of modern medicine!

[peacequeen 434]

Try not to overthink it,,everyone is different. It sounds like things are going perfectly for you. I don't know how long it takes to stabilize bp but you must be doing something right. It could be due to the strict diet you're on and the rest that your bp is under control. With a continued lifestyle change, no doubt it will be so much better. Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!

[peacequeen 434]

Nope you're fine. I had zero pain and no trouble taking in liquids like you. One night stay in the hospital and was back to work on day 2. Just took it easy while things healed up

Mr Worm,,we had the same surgeon

[karenb4729 309]

Be glad you are one of the ones for whom it's smooth sailing. I think we are all different and the ways our bodies react to surgery is different from person to person. My surgery was on June 4th and for the most part things have been pretty good, can't say that I'm pain free, but it's doable. I had a 2 liter blood loss during my surgery so much of my general weakness may still be related to that issue.

[Sleeva 2]

Sorry no help.. just wanted to say hello I am using Dr. Johnson.. I just recieved my approval today..wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Thyckness718 21]

I pray that when I have surgery I will be as lucky as some of you guys have been.

[Amytequilahouse 184]

My bp was normal too and no pain here either. No nausea nothing ! Congrats!!

[jld2012 0]

Wow!! My surgery is on the 25 of June, and feel so much better after reading these entries. I hope I will have a similar experience. Here's to joining the losers bench!!

[aviiva 140]

I felt great after surgery I have low bp to begin with and for a while it was really low. have had no complications was sleeved on 4/4 and down 42lbs just started working out with a trainer I need the motivation can only do it for awhile too expensive but with it.

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[DuranFan1969 119]

Glad to know something isn't wrong with me then! I may have to consider going to my doctor earlier than I anticipated for the blood pressure meds I'm on - I wouldn't want it to get too low, especially if the numbers are close to what they should be now.

[Moms3boys 17]

Glad to know something isn't wrong with me then! I may have to consider going to my doctor earlier than I anticipated for the blood pressure meds I'm on - I wouldn't want it to get too low' date=' especially if the numbers are close to what they should be now.[/quote']

I was nt comfortable but my doctor said that epode who have Reina surgery as well as the sleeve are worse off and I had a huge hernia...good for you, keep up the good work

[Mr_Worm 129]

Mr Worm,,we had the same surgeon

This makes us Sleeve Buddies!