24 hours after surgery

[Bridget312001 70]

Hello All,

I had my gastric sleeve surgery yesterday and im feeling a little overwhelmed right now. I cant feel when Im full and just made myself completely uncomfortable with 1/4 cup of sugar free Jello. I cant feel my bladder, so i just keep plodding along to the toilet every few hours. I really hope I will embrace this new life I have chosen. Right now I am tired and hungry (at least it feels like I am hungry). I was told i wouldnt feel hungry yet. As I said, im feeling a bit overwhelmed and wondering if I should have had the surgery. Please tell me it gets better. I need to hear it!

[joatsaint 2,814]

It does get better. I didn't eat anything for the 1st 5 days. I was in a lot of pain and my stomach rebelled with even the smallest bites. I wasn't able to eat a whole can of Soup in a day until the 3rd week.

I could tell when I was getting full when I'd start to burp, and I'd have to eat very very slow. I'm talking 1/2 tsp every 5 minutes. I could take one bite to many and be in misery. I was still learning how much I could hold.

So try to hang in there. It does get better, but it takes time.

[butterfly_gal 151]

It gets better. I am three weeks out and doing good (besides me pulling a muscle) . Just listen to your body to know when you're full. I can eat about 2 ounces of split pea Soup and then I feel a tight chest, so I know I'm full. The bladder thing is probably from the anesthesia. My mom had a "lazy" bladder for several days after surgery once from the anesthesia. Good luck to you, you'll be fine

[mokee 588]

Give it some time. It does get better. Are you on an acid reducer? Most of us need that after. Sometimes acid mimics hunger.

[Takingcontrol 467]

It gets better

[Andi 78]

It gets better, and it doesn't take too long The first couple days were pretty uncomfortable for me too. Your bladder will wake up eventually. You'll be able to do more & for longer. The discomfort will pass. Don't worry

[TES 858]

I was so so miserable the 2nd day! I wouldn't have even been able to get on VST and post, so you are doing better than I was. You will feel exponentially better within a couple of days, and incredible in a couple of weeks. It's totally worth it! I had a problem urinating and knowing when to urinate after they took out my cathether but then the sensation came back. Took about a day. hang in there and get prepared for your wonderful new post-sleeve life!!

[Bridget312001 70]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I feel much better knowing I am not alone. Im going to have to re-learn how to listen to my body so i don't take too much in at once. Mokee, I am on a prescribed antacid, I think all the noises and uncomfortable feelings Im having comes from my stomach beginning to heal. My daughter said I sound like i ate a monster when it squeals and rumbles. Its just gas and i know eventually it will pass (excuse the pun).

[himalaya62 221]

It does get better! I promise!!! Once you get home and back into your own bed you will feel so much better. I'm two months post op and couldn't be happier. I just left my doctors office for my post op visit and told them I don't feel like I have ever had surgery except that I feel and look so much better. Hang in there!!!!

[Bridget312001 70]

Day three after VGS operation. I had a good sleep and a shower I am feeling quite a bit more normal. My bladder has woken up, which makes me very happy. i don't feel as gassy and uncomfortable as yesterday, but i think its because i am going much slower taking in my Clear Liquids. Kind of dreading tomorrow when I can start on milky liquids, but again, slow is the key I think. Thank you all again so much for taking this stranger in and comforting me with kind words and advice, its truly appreciated.

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