Nov 14 Sleevers?

[Soli3l 30]

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>

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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.

[Micah87 44]

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.

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Last night I was wishing for my hospital bed. Tried to prop myself up on pillows but keep waking up uncomfortable.

[Micah87 44]

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.

[bbrunker 2]

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

[suzthebrit 146]

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.

[Soli3l 30]

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.

[Soli3l 30]

How's it going? What are your current struggles and what stage are you in your diet? Clear Liquids? Full? Soft?

[Micah87 44]

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?

[Micah87 44]

How's it going? What are your current struggles and what stage are you in your diet? Clear liquids? Full? Soft?

[Micah87 44]

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?

[allthatjazz4u 204]

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. :-)

[Soli3l 30]

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.

[Soli3l 30]

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...