I survived! Sleeve is complete!

[John.L 25]

The post-op pain is rough, not gonna lie. The gas apparently is really a big source of pain for me. Thankfully the pain meds help some. I am so thirsty! My throat and mouth are completely raw. How did everyone else fare on their sleeve?

[skylarkx 69]

John! Prayers for a speedy recovery! Congratulations you've started your new journey! Keep us updated!

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Congrats on making it to the losers bench! I found that sucking on ice chips helped a lot with that horrible dry mouth. Stay on top of your pain meds so that the pain doesn't have a chance to creep back. Get up and walk around as much as you can. Hang in there, it gets better .

[Tiny One 223]

Glad you made it through the surgery. Walk as much as you can. It does wonders for gas. Here's to a speedy recovery.

[mi75 1,235]

i agree with walking!!! honestly i didn't have any issues with dry mouth or anything and i could not have a THING-food or drink, or ice,etc- for 24 hours afterwards. it went quickly and most of the first day and night i just slept.

walk as much as you can. it also will decrease your blood clot risk and also gets your lungs going again after being intubated...

[stacielynntate 88]

Congrats. I agree with everyone walking is best to get the gas moving and to help feel better. I also had horrible dry mouth and couldn't drink anything for 2: hours. The nurses where nice to give me a little ice Water and a swab to wet my lips and inside my mouth and boy did that help. I did a lot of walking or sitting in a chair as it felt better then laying in bed on my back (old back injury so it was not fun). Good luck as you start this new journey.

[KatieD6982 68]

Congrats on your successful surgery! I've heard the gas can be bad, ask if you're allowed Gas X strips that melt on your tongue, I heard those can be a life-saver!!

[j bond 4]

Congrats John!!!!

I am 11 days post op and feel pretty darn good.

Keep walking everyday and it will help with everything including getting your stamina back. Who ever knew that 2 days in a bed could take 5 or 6 days to recoup.