Post op

[msapproved 3]

So i was sleeved on sept 9th so i am 3 days post op...the surgery itself went well no complications although i was in recovery 3 hours longer than expected. I came home the next day and was in alot of pain, i could drink anything not even a sip of Water, i slept most of the day but did get up periodically to walk around. Thursday morning i woke coughing up blood clots had a headache and blurred vision. I called my dr and he recommended me coe to er...i was there for several hours ended up being dehydrated and having irritation in my throat from the tube. They put iv in and gave me pain meds and fluids did xray and was released couple hours later. That same day i felt horrible and still couldn't drink anything. Today was so much better i was able to drink all 8oz of my Protein Shake required of me, 2oz chicken broth 2oz crystal light 2oz sugar free Jello and a popscicle ???? im still struggling on drinking water throughout the day in between meals but i will get there my pain subsided and was alot more comfortable today. I even took a walk up the block ???? i know everyday will be better than the next!

[4me4them 381]

So glad it seems you have turned a corner! Hang in there...

[nursek21 3]

So glad things have turned around. I sleeved thurs. still in pain but was able to hold liquids down today. Tom starting my Protein. Good luck!!❤❤

[JCP 619]

I was sleeved Wed. Sent home Friday. Struggling to get my required liquids in. The pain is getting worse. Maybe it does before it gets better. Hoping to turn my corner soon. God bless.

Edited September 14, 2014 by JCP

[Rovobay 920]

glad to see you have turned the corner. I am off pain meds now (surgery sept 10). don't really care for the taste of Protein shakes right now, but I am doing my best to get my required grams in. keep it up, I hope there are no more trips for you to the dr.s office. take care

[HaddocksEyes 205]

So i was sleeved on sept 9th so i am 3 days post op...the surgery itself went well no complications although i was in recovery 3 hours longer than expected. I came home the next day and was in alot of pain, i could drink anything not even a sip of Water, i slept most of the day but did get up periodically to walk around. Thursday morning i woke coughing up blood clots had a headache and blurred vision. I called my dr and he recommended me coe to er...i was there for several hours ended up being dehydrated and having irritation in my throat from the tube. They put iv in and gave me pain meds and fluids did xray and was released couple hours later. That same day i felt horrible and still couldn't drink anything. Today was so much better i was able to drink all 8oz of my Protein shake required of me, 2oz chicken broth 2oz crystal light 2oz sugar free Jello and a popscicle im still struggling on drinking Water throughout the day in between meals but i will get there my pain subsided and was alot more comfortable today. I even took a walk up the block i know everyday will be better than the next!

You are right about feeling better as each day goes by. You will be able to take in more fluids as you go along.

Good luck to you in your recovery!!! (I am almost 5 weeks out)

[viktoryalynne 28]

Wow. Best Wishes & glad positive as now entered your journey.

[Lahnee Piner-Ringgold 10]

Thank you all...its tough and today was kind of tough with the weather bc it was raining and i felt like all i wanted to do was eat....aaah the struggle...lol but it is getting better...i think the 2nd and 3rd day are probably the worst

[nursek21 3]

Post op day 3 here. Def getting alittle better each day but still really tough. I think they forgot to tell us this part. Still happy I did it though. Be good to yourself and take it one day at a time.

Edited September 14, 2014 by nursek21

[Rovobay 920]

@@nursek21 good work and keep up that positive attitude. I am 5 days out. finally getting in good liquids and protein!