October 2012

[smithpy 117]

How's everyone doing? I was sleeved Oct 23 and going home tonight. Any advice?

[Donny 270]

Hey! I was sleeved the 22nd. My advice is to set an alarm every 15 min to stay on top of your fluids and make sure to get out and walk! The Prilosec and gas x has helped a ton. I slept a ton the first 2 days and now on day 3 things are getting much better. Today I drove around and ran some errands. I have not taken pain meds since I got home

[Annie B 89]

You both sound great, which is very encouraging when you're still looking ahead. Donny - are you able to swallow a prilosec capsule? I'm a little fuzzy on whether or not you're allowed to take pills, etc., in the first few days/weeks following surgery.

[texan@<3 11]

I was sleeved on the 23rd. Had a horrible time getting in fluids first day but 2nd day was much easier. Went home this afternoon. Feeling good overall. Definitely just focus on the fluids! I was given prescription form of Prilosec which I take every morning. Also gave me a nausea compound. Haven't been nauseated since I got home though. My doc said no Vitamins or minerals, probiotic for first 2 wks. I'm on a liquid diet for 2 wks as well. Not nearly as challenging as I initially thought. Good luck! Keep us updated with your progress.

[smithpy 117]

This is my first night home and I can't sleep. My stomach feels terrible. Not sure if it's gas or pain. Been taking cat naps so I'll try to be better with fluids. How long are you walking at home?

[texan@<3 11]

It's my first night home too. My tummy is sore but not sure if its gas or incision pain. Took my meds (liquid loratab & gas x strips) so hopefully that will help. Definitely stay up on fluids. My doc said that's the single most important thing for us now. Good luck. I hope you get some rest.

[texan@<3 11]

Oh yeah...and as for walking, I went to Walmart earlier this evening and walked. Also walked around my neighborhood.

[blumoongirl 7]

I was sleeved on 23rd too and went home yesterday. Drain incision seems to be the worst pain for me now. And some reflux. Felt really good in the morning but the drive home was rough.

[texan@<3 11]

I'm still having painful gas in shoulders and back. Incision area sore but not bad. I'm ready for that to be over with. Eating very small amounts, very slowly.

[Donny 270]

You both sound great, which is very encouraging when you're still looking ahead. Donny - are you able to swallow a prilosec capsule? I'm a little fuzzy on whether or not you're allowed to take pills, etc., in the first few days/weeks following surgery.

No, I break it open and smash it up. I mix it with some Water and take it that way. I too was given the prescription version but had already purchased OTC.

[smithpy 117]

I feel 100 percent better this morning! All that pain is finally going down.

[Fitjen 17]

You both sound great' date=' which is very encouraging when you're still looking ahead. Donny - are you able to swallow a prilosec capsule? I'm a little fuzzy on whether or not you're allowed to take pills, etc., in the first few days/weeks following surgery.[/quote']

Annie, I was sleeved Oct. 3rd and was given pills in the hospital. While I was sent home with liquid main meds they had me take my estrogen and Prilosec on the second day post op. They said no pill bigger than an m & m. Remember only one at a time though. They forgot to tell me that and I had to figure that one out the hard way.

Good luck on your journey!