Had My Surgery On Tuesday, 6/12/12

[riojen 11]

I'm so terrified of a leak. My doctor said I can be on full liquids for two weeks and then go to puréed foods for two more. I scared myself today because I had broccoli cheese Soup and had a cramping/spasm feeling on my stomach area I hadn't had since the first day I got out of surgery. Up until then I've had only a little discomfort when using my core muscles because they are sore obviously. I've been walking and trying to get my liquids down pretty good. What does a leak actually feel like? Is it triggered by liquids like soup?? And I've looked up some ways to detect it and barium was suggested... What of my doctor never made me drink barium... Are you supposed to do this before you leave the hospital?

[traceyinflorida 499]

I had to do the barium test the second day after surgery. It was awful! It was like drinking cleaning Fluid. I ended up throwing it all up when it was over. No leaks though. Do not panic over your spasm. My stomach did all kinds of protesting, gurgling, spasming etc for the first several days. It still does if I push too hard. Did you strain the Soup? If not, make sure you strain your Soups until you are safe to go to the pureed phase. If it is still bothering you tomorrow, call your doctor. I hope you feel better quick so you can stop worrying!

[karenb4729 309]

My Dr doesn't do the leak test either, he prefers not to stress the suture line when you are first sleeved so he does a test while you are still in surgery and he does put in liquid and goes over the entire suture line.

I think what you are feeling is gas from the broccoli in the Soup - broccoli is known to produce a lot of gas. Maybe try a different soup.

[Nate 292]

I think anyone who's been sleeved is paranoid of a leak in the early going. I freaked out a few days ago when I got a bout of stomach cramps that turned out to be gas. Just make sure you're eating the right amounts of the right things and you'll be fine.

[kellybart4 2]

I was told by my surgeon to only drink clear liquid like chicken and beef broths, sugar free Jello, and sugar free popsicles. Protein Shakes and of course get all your Water in.

[New Orleans Lady 12]

Cream Soups are not allowed by my doc until day 10.

[kamrie37 134]

I got sleeved on the 12th too. I did have to do the leak test w/ barium. I think you may have just had a spasm. I get a cramping/spasmy feeling w/ almost every drink I take. I am on full liquids right now and am allowed cream Soups as well. I can't wait for the mushy/pureed stage. Only 12 more days.

Have you weighed yourself yet? just curious to see how much you have lost since surgery. I have lost 6.8 pounds so far.

[riojen 11]

Thanks guys! I took some chewable gas x and feel a bit better. I still have some spasms, but I think you guys are right about everyone just being scared of a leak. I just have to put faith in my surgeon and follow his instruction. Thanks! Oh and so far I list 20 lbs with the pre-op diet and 5 more since the surgery.

[Kristin409 0]

My sleeve was done on Wednesday... 6-13-12... I too have spasms when I'm drinking Water. It is sorta painful. I am feeling very tired and it's four days after surgery... I hope I am not getting dehydrated....

[Karrina-D 8]

Thanks guys! I took some chewable gas x and feel a bit better. I still have some spasms' date=' but I think you guys are right about everyone just being scared of a leak. I just have to put faith in my surgeon and follow his instruction. Thanks! Oh and so far I list 20 lbs with the pre-op diet and 5 more since the surgery.[/quote']

I had my my sleeve the 11th & the barium esophogram the next day . It was terrible since I hadn't had anything to drink in 24 hrs ! No leaks detected on the barium study . I also have a JP Drain that I have to drink a half of a cup of green kool-aid three times a day to check for leaks . Unfortunately , it's made me paranoid looking at that damn tube every hour on the hour ! I'm driving my family nuts looking at it all the time ! I've had cream of tomatoe once & it seemed to go down ok , but I got bad pain after eating a cream of potatoe . I'm just trying to get my green kool-aid & Water in now . I also have terrible gas & reflux despite taking omeprazole & gas-x . Can't wait for the purée & mushy stage )

[Happy2Bme 13]

I was sleeved on the 12th and have a difficult time getting the Water in. I was close to passing out at the store yesterday while shopping for fathers day. I don't know about anyone else but I already don't want to see another Popsicle or drink broth! I am ready to chew something!

[kamrie37 134]

We all seem to be having pretty much the same symptoms.... I guess we are pretty average which is kinda comforting.

[Iwant2Bthatgirl 28]

I, too, was sleeved on the 12th. A good day, I think!

My doctor didn't do a leak test -- he said that he would do one if necessary. After being in the hospital for 48hrs, I was sent home on a full liquid diet. I am SO looking forward to the pureed stage also!! I'd really like some "real" food and more of a variety!

Just curious -- do you all use an actual strainer to strain your Soup? So far, I've just used a colander.

As of yesterday, with my pre-op loss of 14 pounds (then a gain from the hospital of 6), I am down a total of 20lbs. So encouraging!

Hooray for us!

[Shh 0]

I got sleeved on the 12th too. I did have to do the leak test w/ barium. I think you may have just had a spasm. I get a cramping/spasmy feeling w/ almost every drink I take. I am on full liquids right now and am allowed cream Soups as well. I can't wait for the mushy/pureed stage. Only 12 more days.

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Have you weighed yourself yet? just pcurious to see how much you have lost since surgery. I have lost 6.8 pounds so far.