SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[Lisa_vsg 24]

@@Shylah how long were you out of work? Sounds like about 4-5 days? That's great. I hope I can be out of work for one week.

[Rovobay 920]

@@alexsisv welcome to the other side!!! glad you are healing nicely!!

[LAG 34]

1st post op Dr visit today. I am advanced to full liquid for 10 days then purée. Down 25 lbs since consultation on 7/14/14!

[mamaofmatthew 51]

Had my 9 day post op appt today, removed the staples and drain (thank God!), down 19 lbs since surgery, cleared to return to work tomorrow and begin mushy food stage...great appt!

[jrahrer71 13]

I was sleeved on the 15th at 5pm. I didn't get into my room until after 8pm but they did get me up and walking before I was out for the night. The next day I felt really good. I have been following the diet and walking throughout the day. Today I have walked over 4000 steps according to my fitbit. I am excited that this hasn't been as hard as I thought however, I made the mistake of getting on the scale and it's telling me that I have GAINED 7 pounds. How is this possible? Has anyone else had this problem?

[sweethime 3]

I was sleeved on 9-15. And I wish I had some of the positive stories I've read. The moment I opened my eyes it was nothing but PAIN. I thought I was having a heart attack. Of course it was the gas. Lasted for two days. By Tuesday evening I was discharged which I returned to the ER with more chest pain just to find out the pain was related to my liver being lifted..In conclusion, today I've tried to drink as much liquid as possible but hasn't been easy with all the heartburn. And by the way I'm a diabetic, and the 1 reason I did the sleeve. My sugar levels have been in the late 200s.

[RenewMe 64]

I was sleeved on 9/15 and am taking off 2 weeks since I have the PTO available. I gained 9 lbs after being in the hospital 24 hrs. Lots of IV fluids I guess. I'm trying to stay off the scales again until my post-op appt next week. The gas pain has improved significantly today but hasn't gone away completely. I'm not enjoying the gas pain rising through my chest and out my left shoulder.

[gregthegroove 130]

A lot of people gain weight at the hospital or next day because of all the IV fluids. It quickly will get peed out.

[IronDruggist 136]

I remember waking up from surgery in a lot of pain too, like a bunch of pressure up into my diaphragm. Seemed like it took forever for them to get my PCA up and running, although I know it wasn't long. I definitely remember that!

[JCP 619]

Sleeved 9/10. Three days in hospital. Pain was significant there but improved. Day 6, I felt much better pain-wise and energy also. But my pain has gotten worse again. It radiates from the large incision area. As long as I am resting in a reclined position, the pain disappears. But when I walk around, it really hurts. There is no weeping at the incision or anything external that appears wrong. No problems drinking my fluids. No fever. Just pain at that site Am calling the doctor in the morning. Sick of pain!!

[sweethime 3]

@@JCP that one large incision on the right hurts too. And your right, as long as I'm sitting or resting I'm ok. When I get up and walk around it hurts something bad.

[JCP 619]

@@sweethime, what day were you sleeved? I don't get why I'm still having this pain on day 10. It was better at about 6 days but I think my increased mobility is what has done it. Did laundry, washed dishes, cooked dinner for hubby, next thing I knew... Damn! Just want it to go away.

[sweethime 3]

@@JCP, on 9-15. Can't sleep for long either. But in your case increased mobility may have pushed you too much. The way I feel I truly don't understand how some are a ready to go back to work after a few days.

[Ash51 32]

Sleeved on the 15th around 9am. Was up walking around that evening. I think the nurses found my regular 1/2 hourly 'lap' around the ward pretty funny. My surgeon prefers to keep people in for 3 or 4 days so I did a lot of laps.

So far is been ok, no shoulder pain post-op, burping a lot after drinking. Looking forward to a solid nights sleep.

[ItsMyTime2014 35]

Hi my fellow September Sleevers!

I was sleeved on Wednesday, September 17 and was discharged on the 18th. The worse night was the first night in the hospital because I didn't stay ahead of the pain/soreness. Took pain meds last night, but haven't needed any yet.

Thankfully no complications and able to get in my liquids with no issues; however, cold liquids are a little harder going down.