In need of some help...

[nck12nicholspd 9]

So, I have two questions that are on my mind tonight. Here we go...

1. When should the glue come off of my incision? I have one incision across my belly button, and I'm just itching to pick at it. I know that's gross! I just wonder, how long will it be there before it dissolves?

2. WHY do I feel like I can drink a ton of Water at once? I'm still on full liquids, and I honestly don't always know when to stop eating/drinking. Is my sleeve already expanding? Did my sleeve not work? Am I just a freak of nature? I'm worried! I've heard that once I start eating pureed and solid foods, I'll feel the restriction, but I'm afraid that I'm going to hurt myself on the liquids. I don't feel the need to vomit or anything--there's just no sensation.

Ok, thanks for the help!

[Huntingnurse 510]

Ditto to BOTH. Im curious to see replies too.

[rosehips 121]

Since you are at 12 days I would think you received exact directions on how much Fluid we are suppose to get in between 1-3 weeks. Do you have this info.

What do you mean by a tons of Water.

My doctor actually leaned his head against the wall and said "if you just follow directions you will do well".

If you don't have a guideline on liquid in the time frame you are in, please reply and I will look mine up.

The glue on your incision,...sorry, I don't know, maybe you can show someone in your life who has good common sense. I am not saying you don't have common sense, just saying people seeing it would be better.

[nck12nicholspd 9]

I have received directions, and both my doctor/nutritionist have told me to continue sipping throughout the day. I'm just having a hard time knowing when I should stop. I definitely have friends with 'common sense'....I was just hoping for a more exact answer. No biggie.

[HeadMistress 35]

I have received directions' date=' and both my doctor/nutritionist have told me to continue sipping throughout the day. I'm just having a hard time knowing when I should stop. I definitely have friends with 'common sense'....I was just hoping for a more exact answer. No biggie.[/quote']

The glue falls off and when I does the itch will stop... untill then leave it be its holding the incision closed.

[Erenstar988 7]

I am in the same boat as you my incisions are extreamly itchy I'm 9 days post op and omg is the itchiness driving crazy

[Erenstar988 7]

So' date=' I have two questions that are on my mind tonight. Here we go...

1. When should the glue come off of my incision? I have one incision across my belly button, and I'm just itching to pick at it. I know that's gross! I just wonder, how long will it be there before it dissolves?

2. WHY do I feel like I can drink a ton of Water at once? I'm still on full liquids, and I honestly don't always know when to stop eating/drinking. Is my sleeve already expanding? Did my sleeve not work? Am I just a freak of nature? I'm worried! I've heard that once I start eating pureed and solid foods, I'll feel the restriction, but I'm afraid that I'm going to hurt myself on the liquids. I don't feel the need to vomit or anything--there's just no sensation.

Ok, thanks for the help![/quote']

As far as the drinking like I said I'm 9 days post op and I too do not feel restriction I was told that its normal but to just mentally force yourself to only take small sips because your tummy is like a babies tummy and you should think in the mindset that a baby would not chug down Water : ) I hope this helps

[Takingcontrol 467]

The itching means it's healing...can't answer about the glue because I just had bandaids & they came off in a few days. As far as the Water & drinking goes...I thought the same thing! Did my sleeve not work?...because I felt no restrictions & quiet honestly was ALWAYS hungry! But trust me...you WILL know when you over do it! I did Not receive any restrictions from my dr about how much to drink...just keep something with you & sip on it all the time! I was sleeved Dec. 17, & am now on reg food....NOW I feel the "full" signal...& if I miss it....it reminds me later with that "OMG, I ate too much!" feeling! This is all new to us, you just have to learn to listen to you body again, it will tell you when you've had enough...& if you miss it & eat too much....ask yourself "oK, when Should I have stopped?" & try to remember that next time! Good luck!

[nck12nicholspd 9]

Takingcontrol--Thanks so much! That was a helpful response. At least I know I'm not alone in feeling like I can't feel the "full" signal! I appreciate it

[cencalmom 3]

Are u sleeve? If so u are like me he did say dont drink if your not thirst but the most important thing was getting Protein 60-70g. He also has me skipping puree and continue on liquid because I can dring normaly. If i did puree i could gain because ibcan drink more I had surgery on the 31 of dec.

The glue should come off 7-10 days if its edges look pink and it seems puffy go see you doctor. I did today he removed the glue over the infected incision. pus came out he added two sterile strips it felt much better hope this helps.

[Mary Poppins 2]

My glue fell off sometime in the second week. I called my office to see what to do for itching, they were no help. After Internet search I used an ice pack that covered my stomach and this helped a ton. Guess it kind of numbed it. Felt so good!

[stacygrdnr 92]

I remember glue from my cesarean and yes it falls off /dissolves.. you can help it along the way by washing your belly as vigorously you would an arm or leg.. the itching will sibside soon after..

[mokee 588]

Leave the glue alone. It will come off when you are totally healed. I have never had bleeding or infection at my 5 incisions. I use menderma for the scars.