September Post Ops

[stcyt 6]

when did your weight start going down

I did the sleeve about 2 years ago and i almost went bananas waiting for the weight to start dropping. It was a good 2 weeks before i started loosing. Our bodies get really swollen and i, for one, didnt have a BM for at least 2 weeks. With my rny i have only lost 2lbs in 11 days but i learned from my sleeve that is just the way my body does it..

It will come....

[Amanda R 56]

I finally had a bm yay

[tipco 12]

Question for you guys...how long does it normally take for the steri strips to fall off?? And did you guys apply anything on your scars??

[Amanda R 56]

I only apply something where my drainage tube is. I think once the dermabond is gone I might invest in some scar healer

[bb00024 21]

Is anyone else hurting today worse than yesterday? I had surgery in Monday 09/16 and today my back left side is hurting badly, but it comes and goes.

I knew that the left side would hurt since that was the largest incision and the surgeon warned me about that area. However, this pain is in the back left-side and it is new today and is hurting.

My liquid intake has been great and not an issue at all.

[Amanda R 56]

My back hurt because that is where all the gas moved to. Have you had a bm yet

[bb00024 21]

I did have a BM, but just diarrhea (sorry TMI). I guess it could be gas settling, but I thought since my surgery was Monday and today is Friday that would be too long for the gas to still be in there.

[Amanda R 56]

I just finally got rid of the gas today. Are you walking too much? Over exerting yourself could make your back hurt.

[bb00024 21]

I am actually a bit "gassy" today, so that could be the issue. I did a lot of walking yesterday versus any other day, so maybe that is the issue with over-exerting myself. Thank you.

[ShineBright724 70]

I too have back pain. I am walking and sipping fine. No one how long gas would be inside so I just assumed that was it.

[Amanda R 56]

Just an fyi if you are on a clear liquid diet, Welches light white grape juice is the bomb

[slwyse 7]

My surgery was September 9th Monday. In some ways I am doing better than I expected but I can't believe how much the pain has bothered me and how tired I am. Though each day I feel so much better than the day before!

Sue

[ShineBright724 70]

I'm feeling better everyday but yes more tired!

[Amanda R 56]

I think we are tired from not getting actual food..maybe things will get better as re progress through the stages

[Amanda R 56]

Is anyone laying flat yet...I've been sleeping in a recliner since its easier to get up. I think I might try the bed tonight