The First Few Days

[colebort 18]

Hey everyone,

I was sleeved on 8/1 and released from the hospital 8/2. That night I came home I went for a walk. The next morning I went for a walk but was so tired from not sleeping the night before so I took a nap. I eventually went out to target to walk a bit because it's so humid out. What are some other things you did post op. I'm afraid of resting too much

[UTGal99 327]

Why are you afraid of resting too much? You should be getting rest - that is when your body heals best. You don't need to sleep the day away but don't be afraid of rest.

[colebort 18]

I guess just afraid of blood clots. My bf had to get surgery on his leg for a broken tib and fib in his left leg and of course got a blood clot. I just want to make sure I'm walking enough

[luckylady131 51]

I had surgery on the 7/30. I am still quite sore on my incision sites, and really have zero energy. I get up every couple of hours and just do a lap around the house, or just walk around. Otherwise I am resting on the couch. And I take a midday nap (and I'm NOT a napper - so that's very strange for me). The first week you can overdo it. Don't worry and let yourself heal.

[colebort 18]

Yeah I couldn't sleep last night so I just kept walking around my house. I tend to do that from time to time

[Mama T 3]

Sleeved on 7/30 and am taking my time . I'm balancing taking walks around house and outside with resting. Staying on top of Protein intake and Water is my focus. Still sore but getting stronger everyday!

[colebort 18]

I can't keep Water down mama t. Any other liquids seem to be fine right now but plain water I tend to spit up

[Nina88 73]

Hello I was sleeved on 8/1 and came home yesterday. I'm having a hard time getting in enough liquids. I get up to go to the bathroom and walk around a fee times. Take it easy don't try to rush recovery.

[colebort 18]

Yeah I came home yesterday as well. I def have not drank the amount of liquids that they would like but I'm trying.

[anndemstng 7]

Is anyone having gas pains in your shoulders? I was sleeved 7/31 discharged yesterday and started having pains in my shoulder at the base of my neck. It didn't start till today so wasn't for sure if it's normal. It happens the most when I lay down.

[colebort 18]

I find that every time I get up to fast I get the hiccups for a few seconds. Haven't had any pain in my shoulder.

[amfw 18]

Is anyone having gas pains in your shoulders? I was sleeved 7/31 discharged yesterday and started having pains in my shoulder at the base of my neck. It didn't start till today so wasn't for sure if it's normal. It happens the most when I lay down.

I have had a few. I find that if I get up and walk around the gas pain tends to go away. The surgeon told me that the bubbles move up your body if you lay down, which is part of the reason that they want you to walk.

[CBT 450]

I guess just afraid of blood clots. My bf had to get surgery on his leg for a broken tib and fib in his left leg and of course got a blood clot. I just want to make sure I'm walking enough

Walking in really good; also, when you are sitting or lying just pump your ankles and do circles. That keeps the blood moving. (Like you'd do on an airplane.) You're doing great!!!

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[anndemstng 7]

I have had a few. I find that if I get up and walk around the gas pain tends to go away. The surgeon told me that the bubbles move up your body if you lay down' date=' which is part of the reason that they want you to walk.[/quote']

Ok thanks for the advice! Down 10lbs since Monday and off the diabetic insulin life is already 1000 times better!

[lovelyladynhouston 26]

Colebort, I was sleeved MOnday!! Have u tried G2 Gatorade it goes down easy for me but when I drink plain Water are crystal light I walk immediately. For some reason everytime I hear a funny noise/ strange feeling in my tummy I go for a walk , been walking at lot and it helps so much also haven't had any pain