Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Today is day 5 since my sleeve. I have lost 9 pounds. There are times I feel great like I could jog the block & then there are times I feel nauseous. I haven't thrown up but I feel like I want to. Certain things I used to eat repulse me. My stomach feels like things are scratching it inside. I did have a hernia repair too but I doubt that would make the scratchy feeling...

You can't feel the staples inside can you?? Also I don't know how to tell when I'm full because I'm still on a liquid diet pretty much so I just eat a little bit at a time.

Mainly I've been dizzy off & on, nauseous off and on, and having these random shoulder pains come & go and my stomach makes all kinds of noise but no fever or un bearable pain... Does this sound normal? I hope I don't have a leak & don't know it... I know I sound paranoid but I'm just nervous

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't know about the hernia, but when you say scratching, do you mean itchy, or that something is scraping against something else?

I felt a bit nauseous during my first week, and my first week still falls under when everything was going normal for me, so I think that is ok - I know that can be related to many things, including anesthesia.

Don't try to push it to full, set a really modest limit, but time it out so that you can have your nutrition often. 5 days out you shouldn't be eating anything, or at least I was told not to, liquids, purees, Jello was what I had at 5 days.

It's ok to be nervous, everyone is different but some discomfort is ok. Just remember - be concerned over the discomfort, etc. but be cautious as you feel good, too - just take it gradually, give your body time to recover as if, oh, say - you just had your stomach cut out ;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It feels like something is scraping my stomach on the way down from my mouth to my stomach. I've been eating Jello, Water, pudding, yogurt. All sugar free. I go for my follow up April 1st and I am supposed to eat an egg that morning. I can take small tiny pills too, they were giving me them in the hospital actually... I'm just scared what if I have a leak, how am I going to know

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The scraping feeling is really normal you just had major surgery 5 days ago! :) you had all sorts of things shoved down your throat and you stomach was taken apart... Give it time to heal and don't unnecessarily worry about a leak. But If you develop severe pain and a fever then you should call the doctor.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×