So much pain

[Uk.honey 18]

Hi can anyone please help me. I was sleeved on Thursday and I am in so much pain, I'm tearful and thinking what the hell I have done. I just need some one to say that this pain and sadness gets better. Thank you x

[SmilingEyes 29]

The pain gets better honey... I thought the same thing .. my doctor calls it buyers remorse. It is common so just keep pressing forward. You can do this!

[Pixie Dust 526]

OMGosh...where are you in pain? Do you have pain meds? Can you call your doctor if the pain is that bad??

[Indigo1991 1,612]

I am only 3 weeks out past Thursday and I remember sitting on the Saturday night crying and asking myself what had I done? I was sore, had had a bad reaction to the anaesthetic, couldn't lie down and couldn't get enough Water in.

But here I am, only a short time later, and the memory of that awful weekend has faded a little every day as everything has healed, my emotions are more settled and eating/drinking/ moving has got easier.

You are not alone and this will pass. You will get lots of support on this site, so keep posting - and hang in there.

Jac x

[May142013 74]

I was sleeved Tuesday and am still taking pain meds off and on. The area on the low right side is what hurts the most on me. Walking helps....it's the up and down that hurts. I've also been weepy. I'm not sure why! I don't regret my surgery...but am ready to feel good again. I've been running a low grade fever which is making me feel crappy.....so I just cry and cry. My poor husband!

[cinward2001 141]

A&AMom, it's normal and it WILL get better. Sometimes surgery will cause a low grade fever...it's NOT necessarily a sign that something is wrong. And anesthesia will often cause lethargy, mood swings, feeling weepy, etc. You WILL start feeling better soon, just give yourself some time. Let your husband pamper you.

As for the pain when getting up and down...have someone put an arm out for you so you can pull yourself (and be pulled a bit) up. That way, you don't use your abdominal muscles so much. I know that first day or two in the hospital bed..OUCH! I'd make my husband come over and hold out his hand for me to brace against when getting up or down.

And yes, keep taking those pain meds as needed. Especially at night so you can try to get good night's sleep. Rest, fluids, walking, and an occasional emotional meltdown are ALL steps in the right direction!

[Uk.honey 18]

I have no pain meds until I can see my doctor on Monday, and not sure if I can take normal ones as ur not supposed to have anything solid. I'm lucky because I'm drinking ok. Im constantly feverish so I'm hoping my doctor can remedy that come Monday x I have no husband or partner so it's a hard learning. Curve doing this all by my self. But thank you all for ur advise I'm glad it does get better x

[May142013 74]

I'm feeling SO MUCH better now! Today is my 6th day and my first fever free day. My lower right incision area is still sore but definitely tolerable. I see the doctor this afternoon. Thanks for the support!

[LovetoDeath 93]

The lower right incision is where they pull the stomach out. I am 4 weeks post-op and that one took the longest to heal. It keeps getting better.

Wishing the best for you!