Soli3l 30 Posted November 16, 2012 I was discharged yesterday. I can't take my Percocet it makes me itchy and gives me bad heartburn. So I switched to Tylenol. One sip at a time and one burp at a time. After surgery I said what did I do to myself? For heartburn I was told to take an antacid. Can only get in a couple of teaspoons of chicken broth and a couple of sips of Water.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastforward 7 Posted November 16, 2012 My surgery was the 12th but I still can only take a couple of sips of Water. Had to stay for three days because I couldnt keep anything down and they were afraid Id get dehydrated at home. Doing a little better today. I think its just slow for some of us. 1 Soli3l reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micah87 44 Posted November 16, 2012 Hey there!! I just got discharged yesterday too. I have been carrying around a tiny cup and sipping all day! I just took some pain meds which in itself is a chore. It takes me about 15 minutes to get all of it down. I had maybe 2 ounces of chicken broth for lunch too. I haven't had any room for Jello or anything else. Have not lost a single pound yet, but I'm still pretty swollen from all the iv liquids. Are you guys able to lay flat? Last night I had to sleep in the chair because it hurts so bad to be flat. 1 Soli3l reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastforward 7 Posted November 16, 2012 Last night I was wishing for my hospital bed. Tried to prop myself up on pillows but keep waking up uncomfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micah87 44 Posted November 16, 2012 I tried to lay in bed and as soon as my head hit the pillow I was in excoriating pain. My shoulders hurt so stinking bad. I will be very happy when the gas pain is all gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbrunker 2 Posted November 16, 2012 I was sleeved on Wednesday the 14th in aus and I'm still in hospital here they won't let you get out unless u can fully eat today they are putting me on puree. I struggle to get down waterr because it goes down really fast little sips at a time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzthebrit 146 Posted November 16, 2012 The gas pains are the worst at night! I didn't suffer too badly this time but when I had my appendix out 11 years ago had to sleep sitting up for about a week. Walk, walk, walk. It really does help. Also, get a heating pad to lay on or put on your tummy. It helped me a ton this time around. Take it easy. I'm only 9 days post op and am feeling pretty good. The first two days I was seriously questioning my decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soli3l 30 Posted November 18, 2012 I was able to sleep flat yesterday on my bed, haven't lost a single pound, still swollen and as everyday passes the better you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soli3l 30 Posted November 20, 2012 How's it going? What are your current struggles and what stage are you in your diet? Clear Liquids? Full? Soft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micah87 44 Posted November 20, 2012 Doing good!!! Down about 15 pounds and was advanced to full liquids today. I had my first post surgery Protein shake today as well. It was good. It was chocolate mint. I mixes it with milk and got full after like 2 sips, so it took me a few hours to drink. Today is also the first day I've gone without any pain meds. I'm still a little sore, but it's tolerable. 99% of the gas is gone too, so no more shoulder pain. Yay!!! I can sleep in bed again lol. How is everyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micah87 44 Posted November 20, 2012 How's it going? What are your current struggles and what stage are you in your diet? Clear liquids? Full? Soft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micah87 44 Posted November 20, 2012 How's it going? What are your current struggles and what stage are you in your diet? Clear liquids? Full? Soft? How r u doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allthatjazz4u 204 Posted November 20, 2012 How r u doing? I was sleeved on the 14th...went home on the 16th. Started full liquids on the 17th. First couple days it was hard to get in all my Protein and liquids...now I can. I actually feel like things are going down too easily. I actually get very hungry in the evening. I'm down 8lbs since day of surgery. I'm on liquids until the 30th then I can move to puréed foods. I'm looking forward to chewing again! I'm in no pain, been off pain meds since leaving the hospital. I do find if I don't get my Protein in I'm very fatigued . But So far no problems. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soli3l 30 Posted November 20, 2012 4everhope: I have no more gas pains, sleeping on my bed (able to sleep on my right side and back, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SLEEP ON LEFT SIDE - felt like my stomach in a knot and excruciating pain), I take my pain med 1x a day. I started my full liquids today, only been able to have a 4 0z Protein Shake, and 4oz of clear liquids, still swollen, down 5lbs, get really hungry after 8 pm. Getting better everyday. Love the Cookies n Cream GNC Total Lean Protein made with 1/2 Water and 1/2 skim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soli3l 30 Posted November 20, 2012 I was sleeved on the 14th...went home on the 16th. Started full liquids on the 17th. First couple days it was hard to get in all my Protein and liquids...now I can. I actually feel like things are going down too easily. I actually get very hungry in the evening. I'm down 8lbs since day of surgery. I'm on liquids until the 30th then I can move to puréed foods. I'm looking forward to chewing again! I'm in no pain' date=' been off pain meds since leaving the hospital. I do find if I don't get my Protein in I'm very fatigued . But So far no problems. :-)[/quote'] Very nice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
