Day 6 post surgery

[Kezzer 4]

I'm so glad I found this site, anything that has been worrying me has pretty much been covered, I live in Northamptonshire in the UK, it would be great to hear from fellow UKers.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Hello and welcome Kezzer! This is a wonderful group who will be so helpful!

[Kezzer 4]

Thank you Linda, it seems such a friendly site, I'm looking forward to making a lot of new contacts.

[cheermomma0104 3]

Hello I live in U.S. and I'm one week post. I have the blues, feeling down. I'm hoping I start feeling better soon. Good luck on your journey.

[Kezzer 4]

You too xxx

[MRock 3]

Hi cheermomma - I'm new to this site, searching and reading. I'm replying to yours because it seems that I had my surgery around the same time as you. Mine was 1/14. I've also been feeling blue, I wonder why that is. I'm anxious about this whole process, haven't list anything and am still in pain. I suppose I still have a lot of swelling internally tho because it is very difficult at times to get much of my sips of liquid in. I wish you well and hope that we can find the help we need on this site.

[finallythin 18]

Hi. I was sleeved on Wed 1/22. I am still very sore inside and got 6 little incisions on my torso. I can barely drink anything and it hurts inside my sleeve once liquid comes into contact. I just keep trying to sleep. Yesterday I slept 9 hrs straight. Wow. With a family of 6, that's a rarity. Anybody else suffering from pain when liquid enters sleeve? Realize I'm only 4 days post-op. Just sad.

[michelev97 27]

I went through intense crying haha post op. I don't know if others went through it, but was told that it could be related to hormones, giving up my friend-food obsession, meds missed post op-anti-depressants or a combo. Just know that this too shall pass

[finallythin 18]

Thanks michelev97!! Helps!! Glad I'm not the only one going on this journey....happy to see it gets better!

[michelev97 27]

Finallythin,

We are in this together. It's great to have the support. I am 6 weeks post op, I think. It took a while to be able to drink as much as they wanted. Have you tried hot liquids? They relax the pouch. There are some delicious high Protein hot chocolates.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I am 2 months post op. I took one dose of pain med when I came home. My husband and I barely experienced any pain or took meds. I read a lot of posts and it seems like it is pretty common to feel a little down after surgery. I feel like the worst part is not knowing what to expect. We are doing great, trying little bits of new foods without a problem, and I just want to remind everyone to chew, chew and chew more!!! We drink all day long without a problem. Being a little cautious is a good thing!!!

Very happy for you all, and myself, for the successes, the faith, and the strength to take control of our lives!

Edited January 27, 2014 by LindafromFlorida

[finallythin 18]

Hi michelev97,

Yes I agree! Thanks for advice...needed desperately right now. Guess I had some "head hunger" today. I found myself standing in front of my wide-open refrigerator.... eyeballing the contents. Wish I could get rid of the feeling of needing to eat anytime I feel like it.

I did try some hot cocoa and some cream of chicken Protein Drinks. They are tolerable. thanks again.

[michelev97 27]

Also found miso Soup was delicious when I was on thin liquids.< /p>

[gruiz27 218]

Hello I'm 20 years old and I'm getting my sleeve next Thursday I'm super scared. .

How's everyone doing.

[michelev97 27]

Gruiz,

It's normal to be scared. It's the unknown that frightens me so educate yourself as much as u can. We're here for u. Stock up on liquids and get your pain meds filled before surgery shoo u have them art discharge.