Bowling Ball

[cudlyqt 21]

I was sleeved on wed 6/20. When does it get better? I've been fighting a fever and I feel like I'm carrying around a bowling ball in my stomach.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

It takes time. I am sorry you are feeling cruddy. A low grade fever is normal early out. However, of it has or ever does reach 101 degrees you need to call your doctor. Hang in there and take it easy. Be sure to get lots of rest and lots of fluids in. Oh, and use you're pain meds if you aren't. That early out, my level of pain was very closely connected to my overall mental well being.

As a side note, I was feeling really good about a week and a half out that I started to do small things around the house. I noticed intense pain a day later in the are of my abdomen where my big incision was. When I had my 2 week postop visit 13 days out, I told the PA of my pain. I didn't tell her of my increased activity. Guess what? She knew about it and told me it is so very common. So just be careful when you soon start to feel better. Don't overdo it too quickly.

[racheal218 14]

It took me around a month to feel normal. The medicine they gave me made me feel worse. But the good news is it steadily got better so every day felt better than the previous. I was sleeved on 3-6-12, and wouldn't change it for the world but that first month I might not have been inclined to say that:) best of luck and keep your chin up.

[cudlyqt 21]

So the heaviness in the stomach is normal? Narcotics make me itch.so all I'm taking is extra strength tylenol.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

So the heaviness in the stomach is normal? Narcotics make me itch.so all I'm taking is extra strength tylenol.

Im not 100% sure what you mean by heaviness. I had more of a pulling sensation all over my abdomen. I'm 16 days out now. On my left side where my big incision is, I still feel that sensation. I know that is completely normal. If you have doubt about your symptoms, call your doctor. I hope you feel better soon. For the first week or so, I pretty much felt like I'd been hit by a big truck. It does get better. I promise.

[cudlyqt 21]

When i walk around i feel like i need to hold my stomach up. I felt pretty good in the hospital but i can barely walk around.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

When i walk around i feel like i need to hold my stomach up. I felt pretty good in the hospital but i can barely walk around.

Okay, yes, that is totally normal. I know you don't like pain meds, but they will help that. If your Tyelnol isn't working and that feeling is really bothering you then you might want to call your doctor about a different pain med. There are many out there so you should be able to get one without the itching side effect.

[cudlyqt 21]

Thank you. I hope the meds will help with these spasms!

[emily_0192010 168]

I hope you feel better soon!! I think your discomfort could be from the medicine not working well. Your surgeon might be able to give you something stronger that won't bother you so much. As for the fever, if it is higher please call and let your surgeon know.

I'm not too sure what you mean by heaviness... are you still on liquids? I'm wondering if you are drinking too much at a time. I have said a couple times when I eat something too fast or it just sits down wrong that it feels like a "rock" in my stomach.

Keep up updated please!

[cudlyqt 21]

Dr said to call if fever got to 100.4 which it hasnt but i keep taking extra strength tylenol. I thinki have a script for liquid percocet, just need a ride to pharmacy. I cant imagine having to get dressed to go outside. When i walk there is so much pressure in the belly. Im taking sips of gatorade every half an hour or so but have also has loose stools 3 times already this morning. Is this normal? Im afraidof dehydration.

[emily_0192010 168]

Dr said to call if fever got to 100.4 which it hasnt but i keep taking extra strength tylenol. I thinki have a script for liquid percocet, just need a ride to pharmacy. I cant imagine having to get dressed to go outside. When i walk there is so much pressure in the belly. Im taking sips of gatorade every half an hour or so but have also has loose stools 3 times already this morning. Is this normal? Im afraidof dehydration.

I had that side effect for the first few days home too... to the point where my mom called the surgeon to ask. She was worried about dehydration as well. He said to take some anti-diarrhea medicine. He said it was normal and happened and to be extra careful with my Water. It cleared up quickly and never came back.

When was the last time you talked to your surgeon? If it wasn't recently you might want to call and talk to them. Just tell them what you told us and ask them for the best way to approach it. That will probably set your mind at ease the best.

[Back~To~Amy 307]

Dr said to call if fever got to 100.4 which it hasnt but i keep taking extra strength tylenol. I thinki have a script for liquid percocet' date=' just need a ride to pharmacy. I cant imagine having to get dressed to go outside. When i walk there is so much pressure in the belly. Im taking sips of gatorade every half an hour or so but have also has loose stools 3 times already this morning. Is this normal? Im afraidof dehydration.[/quote']

It definitely sounds like you need more pain meds since you don't seem to be able to walk. I have never had Constipation they talked about. I did and still do have diarrhea at times. On the dehydration front. The hospital told me 2 things that help to know if I was dehydrated: you should be peeing at least 4 times a day and if your pee is dark in color, you are dehydrated. Therefore, I always aim for light colored pee. If its dark, I ramp up the fluids as much as I can.