Issues Three Days Post Op.

[smtaarrie 16]

I was sleeved on august 29th and I've having a hard time gettin in my liquids. I only got 22oz today.

My belly is growling insanly! I think I'm pregnant with triplets or something and they are fighting! Sipping feels uncomfortable everything kinda sticks in my chest for a few minutes then works down. Gas pain or air is still an issue too. I wanna burp but can't it hurts! Chest pressure sucks!

Are all these common?? Should I be freaking out??

[Gijane2012 9]

Yeah, I got sleeved on 8.23 and I sipped stuff knowing I was far from drinking enough fluids. My stomach growled too. I didn't have burps but I had stomach pains....I guess from gas but it eventually stopped; I took GasX. I am able to drink more fluids without issue now. Hopefully it gets better the next few days.

[newgrandmother 725]

question are you using a straw second question are you up and walking?

[smtaarrie 16]

No straw and yes I've been walking since day one.

[shelly77 20]

I had the same trouble getting in my liquids. I found it easier to suck on the sugar-free Popsicles, like just little bits of liquids constantly going in. It's so important to walk around as much as you can to move the extra gas out. Also be sure you do not use a straw-you'll only be swallowing extra air, which means pain. Hang in there. It gets easier!!

[stacyk3107 2]

I was sleeved on 8/20. And i know exactly how u feel because i had a hard time too. Water was the worst for me. Try changing the temp of your water. For me the colder the water was....the better. Then i started adding crystal light and that helped me get my fluids in. I am still struggling to get to the full 64 oz but i add in 1 sugar free popsicle and 1/2 a cup of sugar free Jello a day and those help my fill the liquids gap.

[Randgalt 43]

I've been living on Gas-x since being sleeved. It helps me a lot. Also, today, I started Prilosec.

[Randgalt 43]

Another thing - I'm really bad with structure. I haven't been keeping track of my ounces of fluids. I'm just truing to get in as much as possible.

[kczar 166]

One trick the bariatric coordinator at the hospital gave me really helped. She gave me a stack of those plastic medicine cups (one ounce) and told me to fill it up and drink from it. I made tick marks on a pad every time I drank one until I had at least 60. It really helped me learn how to gauge how much Water I was taking in (too much at a time can hurt!) I was really cautious, so I found in the first week that four sips equaled one ounce.

Have patience, keep sipping and you'll hit goal soon. Good luck!

[bubles089 35]

I was sleeved on the 28th. Finally I got some relief last night but my belly is still distended. I walk every hour and take gas ex. And I set an alarm on my phone for every 10 mins to remind me to sip or every commercial on tv.

[Guest deleted_user]

I also had the same issues when I was fresh out of surgery. I took Gas-X pre-op and post-op and it really helped. Keep sipping away and walking and you'll be fine, I promise. What you're experiencing is perfectly normal and it will get better. I'm a little over 3 weeks post-op now and have no pain, except for some heartburn. I walk, on average, 5 miles everyday and I noticed the more I drink, walk and get my 60-80 grams of Protein in, the more energy I have. I was so drained the first 2 weeks.

Wishing you a great recovery!

[sarahmoni 12]

I was sleeved on august 29th and I've having a hard time gettin in my liquids. I only got 22oz today.

My belly is growling insanly! I think I'm pregnant with triplets or something and they are fighting! Sipping feels uncomfortable everything kinda sticks in my chest for a few minutes then works down. Gas pain or air is still an issue too. I wanna burp but can't it hurts! Chest pressure sucks!

Are all these common?? Should I be freaking out??

I was sleeved just a day before you!!!! All this is super normal. I felt the same thing. Since yesterday(3rd) day I'm able to drink Water normally. And finally passes gas which was killing me. Don't freak out!!! You'll be fine. Good luck

[TiredOfChubRub 21]

22 oz isn't so bad. You will be able to take in more each day and the pain when drinking will go away in the next few days. Try to walk around a bit every few hours. It truly does help.

[smb 75]

I was sleeved on 8.29 and am just coming home from hospital today. I gained 20 lbs!!! I was on IVs the whole time, but still.

I have been walking but my stomach feels so sore, I can't even stand up straight.

No complications or anything but dang it, my stomach hurts!!

[Need-a-Sleeve 211]

I was sleeved on the 28th & today has been the first good day! Was having trouble getting fluids in, the sugar-free Popsicles are good but I wanted something hot. Tried beef & turkey broth--yuck. Just now tried Hot & Sour Soup strained (I'm still on clear liquids) and it was wonderful! No problem with the acidity or spice. Will try strained egg drop soup next. I am getting Protein thru Isopure.< /p>