SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[keepingmysecrets 36]

My doc said only milk of magnesia for Constipation.< /p>

The other thing is walk as much as you can that will help move things along at 3 -4 days out I was walking 3 city blocks 5-7 times a day. Carry Water and sip all day.

Try and keep your urine running clear the water will also help bowel movements to flush through. If you don't keep drinking you will end up back in the hospital for dehydration and that is dangerous.

I am still moving things slowly through my bowel. At 12 days out that tells you how long it can take the body sometimes. Fortunately not constipated just slow.

At the hospital my surgeon used milk of magnesia, as well as colace, and Miralax. He said any of those three would be OK. Not one has worked yet. I may be expecting too much, too soon. Right now the constant burping and mild nausea is more an issue for me. I am passing some gas now from the bottom.

As to the walking. A lot of us cannot walk well. I do what I can but need bi-lateral knee replacements, and since I cannot take my Celebrex for another 90 days, I am in a lot of arthritic pain and have a great deal of difficulty walking 30 feet, much less three city blocks. Not all of us are young, and not all of us have an unlimited ability to move.

[Sharon Walls 24]

@@Sharon Walls

I'm just over 2 weeks post op and am also still experiencing deep pain on my left side. I'm sorry you have it too, although it's a comfort to know that I'm not the only one. Sitting upright for any length of time sets it off and bending over creates a sharp horizontal pain in my abdomen below my ribs. On occasion I've managed to twist whilst bending and that made the pain bad enough to take my breath away. I have cut back on painkillers and try to only have one or two a day. Have also started my first cold and cough for two years and am having to put pressure on my side to help reduce the pain when I cough.

Did you call your Doctor about it and if so what did he/she say?

The pain/ache is normal, according to the Dr. It's part of the internal sutures dissolving, so it should resolve over time. How much time depends on each person's body chemistry. I'm taking regular liquid tylenol for the pain, which seems to help. Twisting/bending/sitting are still pain sources with walking and lying flat sources of pain relief.

[susieq321 31]

At the hospital my surgeon used milk of magnesia, as well as colace, and miralax. He said any of those three would be OK. Not one has worked yet. I may be expecting too much, too soon. Right now the constant burping and mild nausea is more an issue for me. I am passing some gas now from the bottom.

As to the walking. A lot of us cannot walk well. I do what I can but need bi-lateral knee replacements, and since I cannot take my Celebrex for another 90 days, I am in a lot of arthritic pain and have a great deal of difficulty walking 30 feet, much less three city blocks. Not all of us are young, and not all of us have an unlimited ability to move.

I understand not being ble to walk I started lower in weight than many and I am able to walk. Just moving will help, walking in the house if possible will help move things along. It is true the more you can move the faster the gas goes away and the recovery is easier.

[mmeher1963 4]

I had my gastric sleeve on the 29th so I am now 5 days post op. My surgery was completely painless ,not even mild discomfort. I went home the next evening. I'm on the prescribed strained liquid diet with no source of fat or added sugar. My sugar levels are normal after nearly 5years. I have lost 5.5kgs which is 12 pounds. My scars are stitch less and are healed. I have no reflux or acidity problems..I don't feel hungry and I'm doing great so far.

[mmeher1963 4]

@ pune India.

[Danie1114 27]

Hello! I was sleeved September 24th. Things are going great. I'm on full liquids still and cheddar Soup is my go to! Haven't eaten anything that bothers me yet. I believe I did let myself get a little dehydrated. I was really weak and couldn't do much and then realized I was only dr I bring like 20 ounces of anything all day. Upped it yesterday ad actually hut my 64 ounces and gained a pound and a half as a result. That's pretty discouraging.

[Cajungrl 1]

I'm 4 weeks post-op and have lost 18 lbs since surgery yay! The only issue I'm having is that I constantly burp. Is anyone else having this problem? The nurse said I'm taking in too much air, but I'm not sure how to prevent this.

[beginningofsomethinggreat 19]

My left eye keeps twitching and my tongue feels weird. .... what does that mean

[cmick14 34]

I had my gastric sleeve on the 29th so I am now 5 days post op. My surgery was completely painless ,not even mild discomfort. I went home the next evening. I'm on the prescribed strained liquid diet with no source of fat or added sugar. My sugar levels are normal after nearly 5years. I have lost 5.5kgs which is 12 pounds. My scars are stitch less and are healed. I have no reflux or acidity problems..I don't feel hungry and I'm doing great so far.

Great job! Keep rocking it!

[maggiemayuk 106]

@@Sharon Walls

Thanks for that, that's reassuring. Sometimes it feels like something inside is 'tethered' and pulling when I move - I guess that's the internal sutures. Getting impatient for everything to heal up now.

[Kelly729 27]

I'm 4 weeks post-op and have lost 18 lbs since surgery yay! The only issue I'm having is that I constantly burp. Is anyone else having this problem? The nurse said I'm taking in too much air, but I'm not sure how to prevent this.

Are you using a straw??

I was told absolutely no straws!!

[beginningofsomethinggreat 19]

Im on my 5th day post op and I want food so bad. Oh my Lord. My family eating all tje good food. I need someone to just throw me in a dungeon and lock the door until I can eat real food

[Cajungrl 1]

Haven't been using straws, was told to stay away from them also. It mostly happens when I eat something. It doesn't really bother me, but I return to work tomorrow and I don't want to be burping the whole day. Lol

[es1120 141]

Three and a half weeks plug-in, and I'm feeling good. However, I am always nauseous - even the thought of Water can make me feel sick. Anyone else in this position??

[es1120 141]

Oops *post-op*