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[elpaso73 66]

Hello

I am exactly 1 week postop. It's been so tough with the gaz. 2 days ago I felt like almost dying because of the pain. I have my 1st follow up with my surgeon today but I would also like to hear from you regarding some issues.

-The bloating! Is it gonna stop? WHENNNN????

- Do you feel pain inside your lungs when you take a deep breath?

- Do you sweat at night? I wake up every night excessively sweating. Is that a normal sign???

- Will I ever feel normal again? I mean I'd like the bloating, burping, stomach moving, stabbing … stop!

Well these are the questions that came to my mind now. I appreciate your input.

Kisses to all.

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[tallkt 7]

I have been having nightsweats too I thought I sh&t myself the first night it happened no answer from my doc as why

[kcinpa 159]

Yes the pain and bloating go away as well as the lung pains when you take a deep breath. It's different for everyone, t took me 2-3 to feel "normal" again. As for the night sweats I would ask your dr about that.

[elpaso73 66]

Tks my friends I appreciate it.

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[aquitenonnymouse 206]

It'll go away, I promise! There's a bunch of CO2 in your body right now. GO WALKING. I helps. Seriously. I also found gasX chewables to help (once I was in bed for the night). Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk is what my surgery group promoted to get rid of gas pain and bloating.

[sharonintx 1,275]

The bloating is the worst! I'm 4 weeks out and just now noticing the bloat is nearly gone. I've felt like a big balloon for weeks now. But it does finally go away. As for feeling normal - I'm only 3 weeks ahead of you and have been struggling with being tired, hating liquids, and figuring out how to live life with this sleeve. The answer is yes! You will feel normal again. Everyone seems to go on their own timeline for feeling better. Some feel great almost immediately and others have said that at 3 months they finally got their life back. I started feeling better at 3 weeks and it has improved each day. You'll get there. Hang tough and just concentrate on healing. You can do this:)

[elpaso73 66]

Thank you for reading. I saw my surgeon today and the pronostics are good. My pain is only due to gaz. On a funny note when he 1st saw he took like 2 minutes to reset lol. He asked me if I was the same person he has met last week...And that I look all beautiful (blushing), he made my day lol. Oh, by the way I'm minus 10 kg since surgery (a week ago)

[Don't let your emotions make you their b***h]

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

pain is due to gaz. minus 10 kg since surgery (a week ago)

elpaso73

down, down, down, down 22 lbs - thats great!!!!

glad you saw the dr and he told you that you are "just" dealing with gas this will pass

bloating, night sweats - what were his comments??

are you still feeling pains in your tummy???

you are 1 week post-op - things will improve daily

you will be happy to know you will get back to normal!!!!

happy being normal???

hmmmm, depends what your "normal' is

hope you are able to sip/drink

walking as much as you can will get rid of that nasty gas

you are your way to a bright new healthier, happier, longer life

continued speedy recovery

enjoy the "ride"

[cynthia t 13]

Elpaso73... Are you from

El Paso TX?

Metalhead girl

[elpaso73 66]

Hello Proudgrammy, I really appreciate ur input, Always

I’m feeling sooooooo much better. Everyday I feel reborn. The pain in the tummy is much more bearable, I can go out and drive for hours now, I still feel a bit tired but it’s normal. I can sip and drink much better, my stomach isn’t as tight as last week. Of course the amounts are still minmal but I can swallow without that stabbing feeling. I do walk and my doc said I can start swimming by nxt week (15 days after surgery...isn’t that excellent? )

As for the night sweating. it is due to the antipyretic I was having to calm my pain, so nothing major.

U’re right grammy, things are improving everyday and I’m sooo enjoying the ride.

I’m sending you my warmest wishes. Hugs

[elpaso73 66]

Elpaso73... Are you from

El Paso TX?

Metalhead girl

Hey, no I’m from Montreal, Canada

Elpaso is a diminutive as my name is Pascale