Sleeved monday

[mattsbelly 76]

Tell me things get easier. I haven't been able to sleep, everything aches...someone encourage me.

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

I'm on day 13. I thought I was going to die the first few days. I had no idea the gas would hurt so bad. It does get better. A few more days. You'll start to feel much better. And no sleep for me either

[jdedeyan 6]

Don't you normally take something for the gas pain? Thank you for your answers.

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

It has to work its way out. I thought my chest was going to explode

[mattsbelly 76]

I'm on day 13. I thought I was going to die the first few days. I had no idea the gas would hurt so bad. It does get better. A few more days. You'll start to feel much better. And no sleep for me either

Thanks shrinking. I have been sleeping basically sitting up so the gas goes up and out. So far so good. But this is rough.

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

Trust me. I thought What the hell have I done lol but so much better. Plus I'm down 12 in 13 days

[my3sons 51]

It does get better, Gas-x, walk sip Water, walk, sip water.....this is temporary, transformation takes time. hang in there!

[jdedeyan 6]

I can't remember...did we have this same feeling after gallbladder removal?

[compass75 25]

All I can suggest is walk, walk, walk! It really helps!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

As my Mom says this too shall pass. My first day post op I cried and told my mother I regretted the decision, I said it in a moment of weakness due to the pain. Walk walk walk, cant say it enough. I am day 3 post-op and I feel GREAT!! I slept well last night because I finally got to sleep in my own bed. Hang in there it really does get better.

[hattie55 3]

Hi , just stopping by to tell you, your ok and to get UP out of that bed. WALK, WALK, WALK, SIP, SIP,SIP. And every hour gets better but its work you don't really FEEL like it b/c you just had surgery but make short goals. Every time you walk, you did something to help your body heal. Every time you sip and not gulp, your helping your body heal.

I am one week out TODAY. Don't look too far ahead just each day . I feel GOOD now. And you will too. I think the anesthesia was awlful and the pain med was too strong because I couldn't wake up.

Hang in there! Your not alone!

[MrsG 329]

I agree, walk! Don't let yourself get too comfortable just sitting. Your body will heal much better if you're up walking or moving around. This too shall pass....it gets better! You're still fresh from surgery but the further out you get the better you will feel! Congratulations! Welcome to the sleeved side!

[mattsbelly 76]

I'm going to get up and walk some more after the pain meds calm down thanks for all the encouragement. It was a rough night sleep.< /p>

[VSGKirk 855]

Tell me things get easier. I haven't been able to sleep' date=' everything aches...someone encourage me.[/quote']

Hey Matt,

Just remember universally the first few days are rough - set your expectations accordingly and then address them. This group can be extremely supportive!

Don't ever hesitate to reach out to me through private message if you just need some 1:1 support!

You've got this! And man o' man, you're going to start to feel good!

Take care,

Kirk

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

I'm going to get up and walk some more after the pain meds calm down thanks for all the encouragement. It was a rough night sleep.< /p>

How you feeling now