Brand Spankin New Tummy!

[cataro 39]

I was sleeved today about noon. First few hours in recovery were horrible, but I am doing much better now. Been up a few times to make laps around the nurses' station, that really helped me feel better! Any post sleevers out there with advice for surviving the first few days?

[MsShaunaMarie 82]

Walk walk walk and keep sipping when you are finally allowed to sip. I know thats what everyone will tell you but its about all that you can really do while still in the hospital I was a night owl while in there and I would walk the halls and night and talk to the nurses. When you get home its the same thing make sure you dont get to comfy on the couch cus once you get comfy its time to get up and walk around again! Find your fav thing to sip on and keep it near by luckly for me it was Water I was able to still tolerate normal water and not need to add anything to it, and Milk 1% was one of my fav morning things to sip on! hope this helps and congrats on making it to the losers bench sweetie!

[kimbernada 190]

If you have pain meds, take them. Take them on a regular basis, not just when you feel pain.

[lizlately 8]

congrats! i was sleeved on 12/12 as well but at 10:30, night in the hospital wasn't too bad (maybe it was the morphine pump) but the day after sucked! anyways, I am on the mushy diet and can't wait til the first two weeks are over on the positive side ?I have switched to tylenol instead of the prescribed drugs!

[Ola Tess 21]

Pain meds around the clock cause if u wait till pain hits it's really hard to catch up. Sip. And walk. Just relax soon u will be on the losers bench!!

[cataro 39]

Thanks for all the advice! They took the pump out right before discharging me. I'm doing pretty good, I think. I'm in a lot less pain than I expected,and am moving around really well. I take my pain meds when I need them, and so far I have not been overwhelmed. Yesterday I was finally able to pick things up off the floor, yay! The hardest part is getting everything in. Everyday I can drink a little more, but I'm still not getting 64oz. The "head hunger" has returned as of tonight. I was perfectly fine til an Olive Garden commercial came on, then I felt hungry. Took some sips of Water, pretending it was a scrumptious Italian dish, and the "hunger" went away. These first few days have not been easy, but I know its going to be worth it!