2 Days Post-Op -- is this pain normal?

[Flup 48]

I was sleeved a little over 48 hours ago. I came home yesterday around noon.

Since being home my Water and Protein intake has not been good. Since being home I have had 3 oz of Protein shake total, and maybe 8 oz of Water. Even just a little sip causes great pain my stomach -- it's almost as if my stomach seizes up on me? I'm not sure how to explain it.

This pain also occurs at other times - not just after taking a sip. I'll be sitting on the couch and I can feel the pain building in my stomach, and then it "seizes" up on me, then immediately goes away.

Can anyone help me figure out what this pain is, and tell me whether or not it's normal?

[gracensmommie 55]

Exact same thing for me!!! I think it may be just the stomach waking up!!! I've had 2 popcicles today with no problems the Water is not as easy... And the pain meds are VERY hard to get down.... Just keep pushing on... That's what I'm doing!!

[MizzouGirl 148]

I had the exact same thing and was freaking out. It is totally normal and will diminish. I'm now 5 days post op and while it still happens occasionally, it's not as intense. Hang in there --- it gets better, I promise. This is just the hardest part.

[hfdwife0608 4]

Same with me. I'm on day 6 and I feel on the "normal" side with just a "tummy ache." I still have gas build up and it hurts but I'm trying to walk and take gas x strips. Popsicles have been my best friend. It's the only thing I could tolerate. Water, shakes, soup... None of that was helping me.

[Bec101 227]

I just got sleeved 3 days ago. I've been having these pains too but not too bad. My doctor said it's gas and it will go away like the other people have said. Just try and keep up ur Fluid intake

[hewalkswithme 11]

Yes this is very normal that's your stomach having spams, it will soon go away, I took my pain meds for a week by day 4 I was weaning myself off, congrats to all on your new journey..

[jmsleever25 1]

I have been sleeved for eight days now, and also experienced the same thing. My Dr told me not to worry about the shakes for the first few days and just to focus on Water intake. He also prescribed some anti nausea meds for me that really helped calm my stomach down and allowed me to get more fluids in. Maybe ask your surgeon if something like that would help? I promise is gets better, hang in there!