Tomorrow Is The Day!

[sleeve0804 1]

I am on my way right now to check in. Somewhat nervous about this experience. How is everyone feeling after surgery? How was night in hospital? Please send updates.

[John.L 25]

I am on my way right now to check in. Somewhat nervous about this experience. How is everyone feeling after surgery? How was night in hospital? Please send updates.

Everything went great, but to be honest, for me it was kind of painful. Thankfully the nurses were excellent and really on top of the pain medication when needed. It seems like for some, the pain was almost nonexistent so you may get that experience too!

The night in the hospital I didn't sleep much, mainly just dozing off for an hour or two here and there, but it was fine. It's just hard for me to sleep in those conditions. I slept a lot more when I got home the next night.

[Mrs_21 4]

I am day 5 post Op now, and all things considered, I feel really good! My hospital stay was good. The first day I was just really tired and groggy, I'd doze off and wake up alot. I felt a ton better once I got up and started walking! The hardest part for me is that I felt so thirsty, but was only able to have ice chips. When I started to feel too much pain, the nurses came to the rescue. When I woke up the next morning I felt tremendously better compared to the first day. They unhooked my IV fluids and monitors so I was more free to move around and walk. That morning I started drinking Water and got a meal of broth, Jello, and herbal tea. I was released mid-day to go home and have been doing great since! I have been drinking at least 64oz of water (sometimes more), eating broth and jello... Basically just staying hydrated. Day four (and I assume day five will be as well) I don't have tons of energy, I am assuming because I haven't eaten anything of any substance for a few days. But I am walking alot (again walking really helps you feel better and improves your breathing). One more day on Clear Liquids then tomorrow I hit my post-op class where they will make us our first meal! I wish you all the best today and over the next few days! :-)

[sleeve0804 1]

My surgery was yesterday and I'm leaving the hospital in a few minutes. I'm having a hard time drinking the Water. My stomach is filled with so much air. How did u deal with that?

[Mrs_21 4]

How are you drinking the Water? We were told to sip only (no straws, no sport tops). I do notice sometimes that I must suck in air even with really small sips as I'll feel the air work it's way up, which is uncomfortable for a moment. Aside from those occasional times, I haven't had any issues drinking water. Good luck as you continue to heal.

[sleeve0804 1]

I'm sipping the Water very slowly. Right now I'm home and nervous because the nurses are not here. Running a slight fever 99.2. Trying to sip on chicken brof at the moment. Mouth is dry and all the air in my stomach bothers me. :-(

[tfarr 270]

Good luck all of you!!! I'll keep you in my prayers tonight

[brinana30 16]

Hi everyone! I am now 5 days post-op. Things are going great. I am getting 60grams of liquid Protein and 64 oz of Water each day. The first day was difficult due to the air in my stomach, but each day that has gotten better. I am able to walk more and my energy is up. I also was able to stop the pain medication yesterday.

My hospital stay was great. My nurses were on on top of it. I ended up staying an extra night due to trying to get my pain under control. My doctor wanted to be sure I would be ok once I went home. I have started to notice a change in my body and face.

How is everyone else doing? Feel free to ask questions. I love talking with everyone about what they are going through. It helps me figure what I am doing!

[brothamike 11]

Everyone will do well! Praying that tour nerves stay calm and there be a spirit of peace when you go in! Im 6months out and have lost 114lbs. ## greatful for another chance

[sleeve0804 1]

sleeping on the recliner tonight as the bed was too flat for me at home. The air is still there in my stomach. Running a low grade fever which is annoying. I really hope I feel like some do on here after a few days. Hoping tomorrow is better

[sleeve0804 1]

I am doing much better today. The fluids are not backing up on me. I been walking a drink my little cups of Water and Protein Shakes. Only pain I get is on one of the incisions, the pain meds help with that. Last night was tough buy I got through it :-). This is day 2 post - opt for me. Sometimes I feel like I'm going to miss having a nice Breakfast in the mornings. How is everyone else doing?

[Mrs_21 4]

Glad you are feeling better today sleeve0804! Today is my second day of eating food, yesterday was good and bad... I didn't feel great last night, but better this morning! I think my challenge now is figuring out how to keep up on meals, Protein Shakes, Water, and the vitamins! I feel like I do good with one and then miss something else. It'll take some practice and better planning I suppose! I hope you have a better day today! Keep up the good work! :-)

[sleeve0804 1]

Day 4 post-opt. Everything seems fine so far other than no bowel movement yet. I will give it one more day before calling the doctor. I walked over a mile yesterday and the fluids are staying down. Kind of craving solid foods but not too bad. I think the tv commercials of all the food get to me. Lol. How is everyone doing this morning?

Edited August 8, 2014 by sleeve0804

[sleeve0804 1]

Does anyone have any updates? It's been a week for me. Trying to get my Protein and fluids in daily. Pain is somewhat better. I always seem to have slight fevers at night. 99.5 - 100.8 was the highest. Very annoying and I have call in to my doctor office, waiting for return call. Down about 17 lbs in a week.