Sleeved on 4/23/13

[NikkiC 37]

Hi Everyone,

I was sleeved on Tuesday (4/23). I was discharged from the hospital this morning at 11:30 am. I am home now and reality is setting in. I am in pain, more than I thought. I had my gallbladder out and my surgeon told me I had a hiatal hernia. It feels very surreal that I've had this done - I'm feeling anxious. I hope it doesn't take too long before I feel better. Any advice, comments, words of wisdom, suggestions, etc. are appreciated!

Nic x

[LisaT678 225]

The pain gets better with each day. It really doesn't last too long. Get up and walk as much as you can and that will help speed the healing process. You won't regret this decision.

[devonmae 56]

Wow home already? I was sleeved on Monday and am going home today i did have the option is staying another day if i wanted. I had setback though and did not pass my barium swallow the day after surgery so that held me up a day. I have to say three worst day was the day after surgery with pain and nausea but they were giving me a lot of nausea meds and i had my pain pump until this morning. I did think that second day omg what did i do but today I'm feeling pretty good and i think i am turning the corner. You will get there be patient.

[nessieberry 19]

I agree. I had my surgery 4/22 and each day gets better. I wanted to die on 4/22. The nurse asked me on a scale of 1-10 how much it hurt and I said 400. I'm a bit melodramatic. But I woke up in recovery puking and my head was swimming. She came back later and asked -now how do you feel. And I said I still want to die.

Today...only 3 days later and I feel great. Or well- great in comparison. I'm still using pain meds to get around. When I was you on day 2 I still needed a lot of rest but it really helped to get up and walk when I could.

I'm actually surprised they sent you home already. I'd think they'd want to keep you on IV liquids. On the bright side at least you can sleep in your own room and not be woken by people every hour.

Be sure to get all your liquids in. I set an alarm on my phone and every 10 minutes I drink one ounce of Isopure or Water. I found that warming it up made my stomach tolerate it more.

Have you taken a shower yet? That really helped me feel better.

Keep us posted on how you're doing. It really does get better each day.

[shelly13 27]

This is temporary, I promise! I had my surgery on the 10th and the first week was ROUGH but I feel a whole lot better now. I actually coded in the hospital, and I was back to work (I'm a nurse) the Tuesday after surgery. I know you don't feel like it now, but PLEASE make sure you keep up your protien. If you don't get your 60 grams, you'll feel like a truck hit you, backed over you and hit again for good measure, I felt so crappy right when I got home I didn't hardly eat anything and I could hardly get off the couch to go to the bathroom and laid on the couch and cried for three days. The fatigue was debilitating. I called a friend who had this ten years ago and she said I needed protien, and she was absolutely right. Also, set your clock for every four hours for your painkillers-DO NOT WAIT or the pain will get out of control and very difficult to control. Keep your head up, it does get easier every day. And weigh yourself-it'll remind and encourage you!

[nessieberry 19]

Nikki-

How are you doing today?

[chaplinkaren 0]

Nikki-

How are you doing today?

I was sleeved on April 22 also. Doing ok off all pain meds. Having a hard time with getting all the Water needed

[NikkiC 37]

I'm feeling a little better. It's still slow moving, I'm not hungry whatsoever. It's a chore to drink the shakes. When I do drink them, I stand up and pace back and forth, I notice it helps tremendously with the gasses inside. I am able to drink the shakes and Water without any difficulty after doing this. I notice a lot of people try to come off their pain meds as soon as they come home, I'm not one of them! I follow the dosage and stick to it, I'm still in a decent amount of pain. Taking it one step at a time, thanks for thinking of me!

[chaplinkaren 0]

I'm feeling a little better. It's still slow moving' date=' I'm not hungry whatsoever. It's a chore to drink the shakes. When I do drink them, I stand up and pace back and forth, I notice it helps tremendously with the gasses inside. I am able to drink the shakes and Water without any difficulty after doing this. I notice a lot of people try to come off their pain meds as soon as they come home, I'm not one of them! I follow the dosage and stick to it, I'm still in a decent amount of pain. Taking it one step at a time, thanks for thinking of me![/quote']

I was told no Protein shakes until next week:(. Only Clear Liquids.....

[devonmae 56]

I was only on Clear Liquids while in the hospital. After i got home i started my Protein Shakes. I also find its easier to be standing it eases the chest pain i get when i drink. I am also taking my pain meds about every 4-5 hours. My first day home (yesterday) I was in a lot of pain it is starting to ease today but i feel like i still need them on a routine basis.

[nessieberry 19]

I'm feeling a little better. It's still slow moving, I'm not hungry whatsoever. It's a chore to drink the shakes. When I do drink them, I stand up and pace back and forth, I notice it helps tremendously with the gasses inside. I am able to drink the shakes and Water without any difficulty after doing this. I notice a lot of people try to come off their pain meds as soon as they come home, I'm not one of them! I follow the dosage and stick to it, I'm still in a decent amount of pain. Taking it one step at a time, thanks for thinking of me!

Glad to hear it's getting easier. Each day you should feel improvement, I know I have. And this board is a great resource. Just message again if you need some support.

[NikkiC 37]

I was told no Protein Shakes until next week:(. Only clear liquids.....

I was told to start Protein shakes as soon as I got home.

[chaplinkaren 0]

I was told to start Protein Shakes as soon as I got home.

Having trouble finding Multi Vitamins with Iron. Any suggestions?

[Rayna 4]

Hi all

I was sleeved 23/4. Discharged 25/4. Was on clear fluids and started Protein Shakes, Soups etc yesterday 26/4.

I found walking helping alot. Felt heaps better after actually sleeping in my own bed. Never took pain meds yesterday and hopefully it can continue.

Battling to get the volumes in but seems with each meal and depending on how dense the food is, determines how much I am able to have.

Started my B12 dots, Multivitamin and losec yesterday. Takes a bit if getting used to as surprisingly that also fills you up.

I think this is a gift and will be a challenging journey, but take it a step at a time, follow your drs orders, you have us all for support and above all keep your chin up and keep smiling! ????

[Rayna 4]

Having trouble finding Multi Vitamins with Iron. Any suggestions?

Try the bairiatric advantage?