10 days Post Op

[DaddyMarie 291]

Cannot even believe it's already been 10 days!! I was so freaked out about doing this and had so many buddies back out at the last minute and I just kept telling myself, I CAN DO THIS! I DESERVE THIS!

I will tell you that I had problems waking up from surgery. I was not taking deep enough breaths to get enough oxygen. I got combative with nurses and it took 3 people to restrain me. (Don't remember any of this)

I was up and walking 2 hours after I got into my room. I had manageable pain, and little problems drinking fluids. My biggest complaint was the large incision pain and the gas. I felt like my ribs were cracked or something. The tissue surrounding that area is still sore. After I got home I slept in my recliner for 3 nights cause my induction pain was too irritating. It was hard and still is hard to get all fluids and Protein in.

I started puréed foods yesterday and had no issues. I had a soft scrambled egg and it was amazing! I had puréed tuna with mayo today and it was divine. I do have what feels like gas resistance. when food hits my stomach. It's like pain, grumbling and gurgling. I was told it's just gas resistance and to take my daily acid pill and it will get better.

All in all it's been pretty amazing! I feel really good I look good and I'm down 21 lbs in 3 weeks!!

I hope this good experience continues. Just thought I would share.

[mentalistfan 189]

I love hearing happy stories, congratulations!

[DebiWright 7]

Congrats! I am a 10 day-er also. I had the same situtation with waking up. I dailed my swallow test and nothing was going through for 3 days violently ill. But, now I am good. My full liquid diet is differant. But I did get cottage cheese and peach baby food yesterday and LOVED it. Ate at Chili's last night for a B-day party. Had a cup of potatoe Soup and had the waitress bring hot Water to thin it. DELISH! Today I am looking forward to advancing and feeling even more alive!.

[amandaseiders 13]

It's so awesome to hear good experiences! I go for my sleeve surgery on June 4th so the nervousness is starting to creep on because it's finally starting to set in! I have had a previous DVT (blood clot) in my leg so I have to take blood thinners after the surgery for awhile to try to help with that. But I am still pretty scared yet so excited for this journey. Any helpful tips you guys can give me?

[Cornbread136 0]

Just had my sleeve on the 14. Feeling better every day

[redsmomX3 2]

Just had sleeve 3 days ago. Seems to get easier each day. Just making sure I get my liquids and walking in right now.

[Lanadl 1]

I have my sleeve this up coming Tuesday. My nerves are in full effect. I have a huge hernia that covers 80% of my abdomen leaving my bowel exposed. There's fear the bowel may get punctured and I will end up with a colostomy (which I've had before and was miserable the whole time. Not fun!) they may open me up verses laparoscopic, but they won't know until the actual surgery. So not knowing what I'm going to wake up with is a bit disheveling. I have to say I am very happy that I found this site. All of your stories are very encouraging.

[DaddyMarie 291]

I have been at a stall for the past 4 days though ;(

[getnhealthyintx 281]

I seem to go up and down. I've had good days and bad days I'm still on a liquid diet with thinned Soup would love to have scrambled eggs can't have that till next Wednesday I'm just craving them bad. Have learned I have to get my fluids and if I don't get the fluids and I get really lightheaded and flushed really easy. Today we're going to go see the movie Godzilla and I'm really looking forward to it yea.

Edited May 17, 2014 by getnhealthyintx

[DaddyMarie 291]

Oooh I wanna take my 11 year old son to see Godzilla! I'm just nervous about being around all that popcorn.

[DaddyMarie 291]

[getnhealthyintx 281]

That scares me too. I love popcorn. But movies are my fav past time so I'm willing to tough it out. I'm going with my mom and she can't eat popcorn either so there is that support.

[LookatmeNow34 25]

Hi i had surgery on may 12th ...Should i remain on clear liquids...My tummy cramps and hurts seemingly to the touch of food...I tried cream Soup and now hurting

[DaddyMarie 291]

Hi i had surgery on may 12th ...Should i remain on clear liquids...My tummy cramps and hurts seemingly to the touch of food...I tried cream Soup and now hurting

What did your doctor tell you to do?

[LookatmeNow34 25]

Advised full liquids ok