Sleeved 11.12.13

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

And can't keep fluids or medication down. Going to OCC soon in hopes they can help. So far I'm the only one in my group with this problem and its been a bit of a struggle!

[DirtyHarriett 94]

Hang in there! Everyone says the first few days are the worst.

It must be difficult, but keep your eye on the prize...

I was sleeved yesterday. My thoughts are heading your way for a speedy recovery!

[SkinnyScarlett 57]

Hang in there! I was sleeved on 11.12.13 too. Fortunately I can keep things down, but the soreness is much worse today.

I'll keep you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.

S.

[PdxMan 4,292]

For all my liquids, the first day or so, I had to use a syringe. I had liquid lortab (apple flavored) and used the syringe they gave me for that.

Each one of us are going to have their stomach's respond to the trauma differently. Some folks, like myself and I am guessing you, are swellers. Their tissue swells more than average thus the current amount of space in the stomach is minute. Tiny. Trying to force things will only make it worse. It kills me when I would read responses from people who could drink a whole glass of Water on the day of or one day post surgery. They are not swellers such as us. You can't take an anti-inflammatory because one of the functions of the swelling is helping to prevent leaks. So, what can you do? Just keep taking tiny amounts. Constantly. Walk around with a syringe of water (I think I actually used Gatorade) and squirt tiny amounts in.

As mentioned, the first days are tough. Everything is different now, so don't expect things to be the same.

[sapMegan 79]

I was sleeved 11/5. Could only get the tiniest bits of Water in and then I'd dry heave like crazy. About the fourth day I started to be able to take a Vitamin. Then each day I was able to drink I little more water. I'm up to all my Vitamins now but my taste buds changed so I only manage one or two sugar free Popsicles and a sugar free Jello in a day. Down 26 pounds, 16 since surgery so I'm OK w/that. Yesterday (day8) was the first day I felt normal.

Hope you start feeling better soon. That nausea craps a B!

[Arts137 1,811]

Mouse, I am glad you will see someone. While it WILL get better, you can get dehydrated quickly and THAT can present its own set of difficulties!!! So YES, discuss with your MD team!!!

[gomekast 559]

I had that when I had mine last month. I couldn't keep a thing down until they found my sleeve swollen shut in two places.

They took care of it by giving me a steroid shot in the belly. An hour later I could sip without dry heaving.

Also, a good portion of people can't keep much down until about 5-7 days post op.

Keep us updated!

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

I had that when I had mine last month. I couldn't keep a thing down until they found my sleeve swollen shut in two places.

They took care of it by giving me a steroid shot in the belly. An hour later I could sip without dry heaving.

Also, a good portion of people can't keep much down until about 5-7 days post op.

Keep us updated!

Yeah, got my shots to the ass today, doing MUCH better. Got my drain removed too, keeping things down and flying home tomorrow

[need2bthin! 235]

Hang in there!! I had a rough start out of my group but it WILL get better. More than likely it's the swelling. Try not to worry. And welcome to the club!