Common issues 8days out

[braninem19 10]

Had my surgery on july 8, 2014.

I was a lapband to sleeve revise. (No issues with the band....simply tired of the inconsistencies)

Highest weight before band: 334

Lowest weight with band: 243

Sleeve surgery day: 230

Not trying to focus on all negatives here because i am only 8 days out. Just providing insight to those pre-sleeved and looking to find similar stories like mine so far.

--Ask for pain and nausea meds per IV PRIOR to waking up from surgery. I had a horrible experience because they failed to do this.

--Take liquid meds if possible. Crushing pills are not tasteful in the least no matter what u mix them in. Don't learn the hard way and get a pill lodged the same day you come home and have to return to the ER!!!!!! Very painful and unpleasant.

--Gas pains are real. Be prepared. I am 8 days out and still feel the aftermath of those bastards.

--Don't get so discouraged if you feel hunger after surgery. I am one of the ones who doesn't feel hunger at all and i am having a horrible time getting in any amount of nutrition. In turn, i have absolutely NO ENERGY. And constantly out of breath. (keep in mind i am usually fairly active and can keep up with most anyone) this is very emotionally and physically draining. I don't want food and if i think i do...i am a half a bite in and i hate it and waste EVERYTHING put in front of me!!!!!!

--Unless you have a desk job.... Take the time needed off of work. There is no way possible i would be able to return to work 8 days out. My job is fairly active and labor driven. I wouldn't make it an hour at this point. I would recommend 2-3 weeks minimal to those who are on their feet and moving a lot.

--Have plenty of pillows for comfort. They are your friend.

--Do not overload yourself with Protein powders before hand. I cant even stand the smell of Protein much less the taste at this point. Buy it as needed and variety is key.

--keep faith despite every hardship. Its a journey...... U can cry if you want to. Nothing worth having is ever easy. Good luck to all sleevers and revises!!!!!!!!