4 Days Post-Op

[Girlinturrupted 2]

Hello Everyone,

I was hoping someone might be able to give me a round about as to when the gas might subside. I was in the hospital for 2 days seemed like it was doing better. Now I am home on day four and I can't stand the gas pains. I am up walking around and such as much as I can but it doesn't help at all.

Also I have tried quite a few different shakes and I can not find one that doesn't make me want to vomit. I live in Rhode Island and the closest health store is GNC all they really sell it seems is whey Protein I tried those before my surgery and they made my stomach turn. So I went and bought some others and those also make me sick. Please if anyone knows ones that might be able to order online or something like that I would appreciate it. One other thing is my scale says I have gained weight and this is not helping my confidence level it is kind of making me depressed and wonder if I made the right choice.

[soonerorlater 139]

I am one week out and still having gas pains. So I would like to know the answer too!

[8NoAngel 3]

I was sleeved on October 23rd. I stayed in the hospital for one night and was discharged the evening of 10/24. I gained 5 pounds in the hospital due to the swelling and IV fluids...I have been told this is normal. A Protein shake that works for me is Premier Protein from costco. They are whey Protein but they come in chocolate and vanilla and they are ready to drink. If you can stomach this, they are 11 ounces and contain 30 grams of protein per serving.

Keep moving for the gas pains and mine seemed to alleviate a bit when I was laying on my right side.

You did the right thing and you will be feeling better soon. Good Luck.

[Girlinturrupted 2]

Thank you I will look into those shakes. It does seem like the ones that are premade taste better. I also have noticed if I am laying down the gas pains are better but I am a mom and the kids are home today so I haven't been able to lay down much. Good luck to you also

I was sleeved on October 23rd. I stayed in the hospital for one night and was discharged the evening of 10/24. I gained 5 pounds in the hospital due to the swelling and IV fluids...I have been told this is normal. A Protein shake that works for me is Premier Protein from costco. They are whey Protein but they come in chocolate and vanilla and they are ready to drink. If you can stomach this, they are 11 ounces and contain 30 grams of protein per serving.

Keep moving for the gas pains and mine seemed to alleviate a bit when I was laying on my right side.

You did the right thing and you will be feeling better soon. Good Luck.

[Girlinturrupted 2]

I am one week out and still having gas pains. So I would like to know the answer too!

well hopefully we can find something I have been searching everywhere I will let you know if I find anything. How is everything else going for you so far?

[soonerorlater 139]

Im pretty good at this point. It was rough the first few days but all is well now. Down 11 ppunds since surgery. Only thing is the gas pains. The Protein Shake is not my fav, but i try and get it down anyways.

[rls41998 91]

I'm not having gas pains. Everytime I drink something my stomach kinda craps and it hurts. I am one week out today. I don't do the Protein shakes since surgery. I'm doing broths and carnation sf Breakfast and cream Soups. And sf Jello and pudding, also cream of wheat. I do recommend a stool softener. Had first post surgery bm today and wow did it hurt. Sent hubby to the store for stool softener immediately!

[Girlinturrupted 2]

I am feeling much better also, but I wasn't thinking when I posted this I also had my gallbladder out at surgery so I am sure some of my pain is coming from that too. My scale sucks so I am not sure how much weight I have lost yet Friday is a full week from surgery and I see my doctor on Monday so I will know then exactly how much weight I have lost . Btw good job on the 11 pounds and Protein Shakes are very tasty try the premade ones they seem more tolerable for my anyways. Are you eating at all? I am on nothing but shakes and liquids for two weeks.

Im pretty good at this point. It was rough the first few days but all is well now. Down 11 ppunds since surgery. Only thing is the gas pains. The Protein Shake is not my fav, but i try and get it down anyways.

[Truckerchic 171]

I am feeling much better also, but I wasn't thinking when I posted this I also had my gallbladder out at surgery so I am sure some of my pain is coming from that too. My scale sucks so I am not sure how much weight I have lost yet Friday is a full week from surgery and I see my doctor on Monday so I will know then exactly how much weight I have lost . Btw good job on the 11 pounds and Protein shakes are very tasty try the premade ones they seem more tolerable for my anyways. Are you eating at all? I am on nothing but shakes and liquids for two weeks.

Glad to hear you are feeling better, you said you have GNC close did you try their Total Lean Shakes? I get the premade ones they are not overly sweet..also if you have unflavored Protein (powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com has good ones) sf hot chocolate with the unflavored goes down nicely...good luck!

[tammyd0966 5]

My doctor put me on zantac for the gas he said. I have not really had any gas since I've left the hospital. I was sleeved on 11/8/13. I do feel sick each time I drink anything. They were not kidding when they said baby sips. I am having some regrets because I'm feeling off.

[del58 8]

I am preop and my NUT have me trying out Protein Shakes. I can't drink Whey Protein either it makes me sick. I tried J. Rob Egg protein shakes. It comes in Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. I like the Strawberry the best. It has a little bit if soy in it. Doesn't bother me at all. It has 24 grams per serving. Hope this helps. Praying that you have a speedy recovery and success in your journey.