August Sleevers Check In

[Jz0917 21]

I had my sleeve on Monday August 25th. I have had pain ever since they took me off the pain pump at the hospital. I cannot tolerate the liquid pain meds it gives me Migraines and very vivid dreams. Having major problems getting in any medications. Doing my best at getting down the fluids. I have only had one Protein Shake today. I am at a total loss and I am scared to death that I will not feel any better. Was anyone else given a binder at the hospital to wear?

I did have a binder. I did actually go back to the er last night because I was miserable, I didn't feel right, kept throwing up, and l couldn't drink anything. They gave me iv fluids, thiamine because I was low, magnesium, because I was low, and pain meds shd zofran into my iv. I feel much better now and haven't been nauseated since. I'm actually able to keep stuff down now.

[Karen Scott 117]

I had my sleeve on Monday August 25th. I have had pain ever since they took me off the pain pump at the hospital. I cannot tolerate the liquid pain meds it gives me Migraines and very vivid dreams. Having major problems getting in any medications. Doing my best at getting down the fluids. I have only had one Protein Shake today. I am at a total loss and I am scared to death that I will not feel any better. Was anyone else given a binder at the hospital to wear?

no binder for me but I can tell u the pain meds were bad. I couldn't tell wat was real and wat wasn't glad I am off that. Trust me I didn't think I would feel good again but u will. 9 days out, and since starting weight to now 20lbs down already. Surgery date 8/20

[Karen Scott 117]

I did have a binder. I did actually go back to the er last night because I was miserable, I didn't feel right, kept throwing up, and l couldn't drink anything. They gave me iv fluids, thiamine because I was low, magnesium, because I was low, and pain meds shd zofran into my iv. I feel much better now and haven't been nauseated since. I'm actually able to keep stuff down now.

hope u feel better soon.

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

Thank you for the responses. I also cannot tell what is real and what is not it is a strange feeling. I do not know what to do. I am not feeling normal at all. This is all kinda freaking me out. I am taking children's Tylenol liquid......it is horribly sweet and is upsetting my stomach. I just want to feel better. I have to be honest, I am regretting this BIG TIME!

[mskiesha29 91]

I was sleeved Monday August 25th I hate the IV pain meds sucked... Made me feel horrible... I hate liquid medicine but I have to take it... I just wanna feel 100%..I wasn't given a binder either... I think I wouldn't want one I still have stitches. I just rather let everything breathe and heal on its own...

[Karen Scott 117]

Thank you for the responses. I also cannot tell what is real and what is not it is a strange feeling. I do not know what to do. I am not feeling normal at all. This is all kinda freaking me out. I am taking children's Tylenol liquid......it is horribly sweet and is upsetting my stomach. I just want to feel better. I have to be honest, I am regretting this BIG TIME!

u just had surgery trust me u won't regret it in a few days wen u put ur clothes on and it's big. Not just the clothes but over all u r going to feel better. just rest and allow urself to heal. Drink ur broth as warm as u can to get rid of some of the gas. Eat the Popsicles it too will awaken ur spirits. Don't rush it. Take it nice and slow. U r going to c in a few days. By Saturday/Sunday.

[Jz0917 21]

You may want to contact your doc because you might be dehydrated. My home nurse and doc also said that if the gas is still a problem to try milk of magnesium. And it worked. I hope that helps.

[GenaH 10]

I'm in the surgical center now and will be here until the morning. While doing my sleeve today the doctor also repaired a hiatal hernia. That is where most of pain is. Otherwise I feel great. Im so thankful that I was able to take a step in the right direction.

[Loristi 14]

Congrats to all that have been sleeved this week! I was sleeved on the 22nd (last friday) and today was a good day! Minimal incision pain. I still find it hard to drink enough Water, everytime I drink it I feel like a gas bubble goes with it. I hope that passes. I miss drinking a lot of water.

What is everyone 1 - 2 weeks out eating? List all that you can. I need a grocery list. ha! no but really, I wanna see what everyones doctors are telling us. ie, can you have instant oatmeal? can you have tuna? etc... I see my Dr tomorrow and get advanced to the next stage of purees so Im curious. (Im one week out now)

[ijones67 12]

I did have a binder. I did actually go back to the er last night because I was miserable, I didn't feel right, kept throwing up, and l couldn't drink anything. They gave me iv fluids, thiamine because I was low, magnesium, because I was low, and pain meds shd zofran into my iv. I feel much better now and haven't been nauseated since. I'm actually able to keep stuff down now.

I thought I had it bad, bless u! liquid meds was my best friend as it might be to strong for u.. Did u try taking half the dose? I had it hard drinking anything my first week, then I realized I should try the Protein Shakes and that's when I began feeling better.. Good luck and keep me posted

[snowkitten 371]

I don't feel that I had a horrible amount of pain, but everyone's tolerance and experience is different. What I can tell you is I remember at some point thinking the same thing you are and being 10 days it's gets better with each. It might not feel like that the first 5 days but there is gonna a day you wake up and think to yourself gee I feel so much better than yesterday.

Oh I can't wait for that day! I can handle the pain if I can see an end in site soon. Thanks

[snowkitten 371]

I don't feel that I had a horrible amount of pain, but everyone's tolerance and experience is different. What I can tell you is I remember at some point thinking the same thing you are and being 10 days it's gets better with each. It might not feel like that the first 5 days but there is gonna a day you wake up and think to yourself gee I feel so much better than yesterday.

Oh I can't wait for that day! I can handle the pain if I can see an end in site soon. Thanks

[snowkitten 371]

had surgery on 8/20 by 8/24 I was feeling much better. It will soon pass

Wow 4 days is nice. Tomorrow will be my 4th day so hopefully soon. The pain meds are keeping me from crying but I definetly notice the moment it wears off. Im still waking up at night as soon as it does. Last night was the worst cause I was back home and I couldn't get the pillows to work with me. I guess no pain no gain (or loss lol)

[snowkitten 371]

had surgery on 8/20 by 8/24 I was feeling much better. It will soon pass

Wow 4 days is nice. Tomorrow will be my 4th day so hopefully soon. The pain meds are keeping me from crying but I definetly notice the moment it wears off. Im still waking up at night as soon as it does. Last night was the worst cause I was back home and I couldn't get the pillows to work with me. I guess no pain no gain (or loss lol)

[Akafij 21]

I'm 10 days out now and starting to feel really good. The pain is mostly an ache and has been much better since I got my drain removed on Wednesday. I got moved to soft foods so I can eat pudding with Protein Powder added, cottage cheese, egg whites, retried Beans and yogurt. Still on Protein Drinks as well. I haven't been very hungry, but when I eat I can eat 3 oz with no problem. Still need to work on my Water intake, but that's a lifelong battle.