Pain

[Cabingirl 55]

If you're still in the hospital -- are you telling the nurses how you're feeling? Are they able to offer you either meds or walking? They will contact your physician, or whomever is on call, if you feel it's warranted.

'same when you go home -- if something is near intolerable, call the doctor's office (if possible, speak with the nurse).

They can tell you what's "normal," and can quickly discern if your pain/discomfort should be addressed quickly.

[Lissa81 2]

Oklahomagirl you had hernia repair as well? I'm wondering if the hernia repair is why I'm more miserable than I expected to be!

[abj 11]

Sleeved 10/22 1st full day home, very weak and very hard to get liquids down. So afraid of dehydration, they made such a big deal. This is hard, but haven't cried yet.

[abj 11]

I also had hernia repair--- thinking that is making more difficult. I just do not feel like walking Ugh!

[Lissa81 2]

What are we supposed to look

For as far as dehydration? They didn't elaborate much with me...

[Seela 1,187]

I was sleeved on Monday the 21st, with a hernia repair, no drain and one night in the hospital. Last night my body finally let go of all the gas...good thing no one lit a match!! Lol... the only pain I have left is the one incision that has the indent. It feels like a hot poker! It does get better every day though. I started my period today so I'm not feeling very energetic. The good news is now I can take normal sips without pain and no moe gas!

[gomekast 559]

I was sleeved the same day and came home yesterday. I am staying on top of the pain meds, and I've used my heating pad as much as I can. It's really helped with the pain and swelling. I've also just been napping when I feel l need it.

As far as liquids go...Gatorade doesn't go down well for me. Water and juice however do. My nurse called and we talked about it. She said that they try to tell patients to drink room temp things only if possible. She said the temps too cold or even to warm will cause the sleeve to spasm she said at the beginning.

Try sitting up straight at first to sip. That's what I had to do...now that a good portion of my swelling is down, it's easier for sure.

Hang in there!

[BethinPA 305]

What are we supposed to look For as far as dehydration? They didn't elaborate much with me...

You need to keep sipping fluids, even though you don't want to. If you find that you don't need to pee for long periods of time, that is a bad sign. But if you keep sipping, you should be ok. This phase will pass, I promise!

[abj 11]

Dark urine for one thing, my dr was doing iv's for it just about every pre visit. It is costly and time consuming do not want that -- but it it is VERY difficult getting in all the fluids they recommend. Trying but discouraged at this point---- anyone else there?

[oklahomagirl 0]

I am getting very discouraged! Dr said I am starting to get dehydrated but I just can't drink that much, I am trying but I am just getting so sick of water! But on the bright side my 1 wk post op visit was today and I hot a release to go back to work tomorrow and I'm down 21.2 lbs since surgery!

[gamergirl 4,610]

I am getting very discouraged! Dr said I am starting to get dehydrated but I just can't drink that much' date=' I am trying but I am just getting so sick of water! But on the bright side my 1 wk post op visit was today and I hot a release to go back to work tomorrow and I'm down 21.2 lbs since surgery! [/quote']

Many if us struggle with Water. It just sits hard, if that makes sense. Try g2 or Mio or crystal light etc. also early on, warm liquids went down much easier for me than cold. But it is true, you do have to force yourself to drink at first whether you want to or not. Hang in there.

[tujen72 0]

Walk as much as you can, it helps relieve the gas. Mine was trapped up in my shoulder. Also found a heating pad across my belly and chest helped lots. I went and had a massage a fews days after. Go to someone who knows your body, not some corner place at the mall, It helped tremendously. Head, feet and hand work was amazing! Ask whomever is bringing you home to bring a pillow or two to help " hold you". Makes for an easier ride home. Best of health to you!