Not sure if i made the best decision

[kymomofmany 3]

I was sleeved 12/18/13. Not sure if I made the best decision. I am in a lot of pain. Can barely drink Water. I can't talk to my family because I don't want them saying I told you not to do it. I had a few sips of chicken broth today. Jello sf is too sweet. I need help

Don't doubt yourself or your decision, the first few days are rough, but it gets better, I promise. I'm 15 days out and my 1st week was horrible, I couldn't sleep laying down, I felt like I pulled a muscle under 1 incision, and then I had an allergic reaction to the adesive which made me feel worse.

sip what you can and take your meds.

What helped me was walking, my surgeon scared me so bad about geting a blood clot, I was up walking every hour. Now it was uncomfortable to walk, until I figured out I needed to carry my belly, by holding up my belly it wasn't pulling on my incisions and didn't hurt as bad, then I started wearing my Spanx and that helped me be able to sleep laying down and it helped with the pain. By 8 days out I wasn't using anything for pain, even tylenol.

Now I'm 15 days out and I feel normal.

A support system is important, your family may be trying to say they told you so right now, maybe you just need to tell them to keep any negative thoughts to themselves right now while you heal and while you need them. Because as you feel better and your weight drops, it will be you who will be able to say I told you so.

Hang in there

[penman53 493]

All good advice take it slow and if Water is hard to get down perhaps some hot tea with honey will make you feel better. Perhaps your back pain is the gas from from the anethesia you had for your surgery. Don't worry about small steps with some people it is slower than others. You will get better and your aches and pain will subside and you will eventurally feel fantastic. Don't worry take it one day at a time and as soon as you can, start going to support group. You will be much better off by doing that also.

Good luck and keep us all apprized of your progress, we all care about you.

Mark, Edmond Ok

[booger 19]

I was sleeved on 12/17 n still in pain n swollen. My upper back is killing me too due to not getting in a comfortable position to sleep. Walking has helped me n doing ok on the broth n drinking my Water with Crystal light n some Jello. Still having rumblings n cramps on stomach, Has using a heating pad on stomach helped anyone?

I was sleeved the same day! The heating pad has saved my life!

Sip sip sip and walk walk walk. Use your incentive spirometer!

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I hope you feel better soon.