Surgery 2 days ago. What now?!

[alyssadietrch 18]

Hey! So I'm 21 years old. My sleeve surgery was 2 days ago, I did really well in the hospital. No nausea, I drank a lot yesterday, so they let me go home from the hospital a day early

Now though, I'm at home, with much weaker meds, and it hurts. The bottom of my stomach under my belly button hurts a lot. Also I have a strong burning sensation from my stomach going up my chest in the middle. Also, I can barely drink anything. I'm having a hard time just getting down one 8oz serving. I keep burping it up, no vomiting though. Is this normal? When will the pain get better? I'm a college student so I really need to go back to school on Monday, but at this rate, I don't know if that will happen!! Any advice would be awesome

Thank you!

[imsoglad56 402]

Does your doc have you on a PPI like Prilosec? That would help with the burning for sure and probably with the burping stuff up.

[jasminnegrin 19]

Op on Wednesday back to school on Monday? seems way too early! No judging but really for your own healthy you should take more time at home

[alyssadietrch 18]

Yes I just started the Prilosec this morning. It has helped with the burning a lot, but the burping is still constant. Even when just sipping Water

[alyssadietrch 18]

My doctor said I should be fine by Monday so I took his advice. But I'm not so sure!

[Elode 8,093]

@@alyssadietrch Had my surgery on a Monday and was back in class that next Monday. 1 full week was good I don't think I could have done it any earlier...unless you have someone to drive you around? The burping is normal I'm in week 3 and I still burp! No other issue though. Try to take it easy!

[alyssadietrch 18]

I live on campus at my school, so I wouldn't have to drive. Just walk for about 5 minutes to get to class. I'm worried about sitting in the desk though, I don't want it to rub on the part of my tummy that hurts!

[SuperDave 1,115]

My pain got better in the matter of a couple days. Getting in your fluids is probably the hardest thing at this point. It took me a week before I was really able to get what I needed in a day. Just constantly take little sips! Also walking may help with some of the pain, since you are probably still full of gas at this point.

[alyssadietrch 18]

Thank you all very much!!

[kelseycakes20 110]

Yes I just started the Prilosec this morning. It has helped with the burning a lot, but the burping is still constant. Even when just sipping Water

I had mine 2 days ago on the 18th and started prilosec this morning as well! As far as burping goes, that will slow down. The burning and acid did stop thankfully. I'm 19 yrs old and in college as well. I can say pain wise it does get better! I did a lot of walking around today and I'm extremely surprised it helps a lot!

I'm sure you'll be feeling much much better by the time Monday rolls around! ????

[alyssadietrch 18]

Yes the walking does help a lot! I'm glad we are in similar situations thank you

[kelseycakes20 110]

Yes the walking does help a lot! I'm glad we are in similar situations thank you

Woops I meant 3 days lol I'm off a day I guess haha. I'm glad too! It makes going through this much easier when people in the same situations can help. I would've never known to try promise if it wasn't for people having the same problem as I am lol.

Keep us updated on your progress ????

[alyssadietrch 18]

Right! I will thanks!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I live on campus at my school, so I wouldn't have to drive. Just walk for about 5 minutes to get to class. I'm worried about sitting in the desk though, I don't want it to rub on the part of my tummy that hurts!

See if you can get a strait chair. If the desk is moveable then turn it around and sit at a chair behind or next to the desk. If it's not, then sit at the end of the row.

Your college should have some sort of disability services to help with accessability (check with the Dean of Students office).

Can you tell I've spent a lot of time in college classrooms?

[able2cope 193]

The burping is just part of the course - and I'm over 2 years out and still burp - not constantly like I did at the start tho - but after each meal. I take it that its saying I've had enough - others say that its when you have eaten too quickly.... its the gurgling that your tum and throat makes that takes some getting used to... I think Monday might be cutting it a bit fine - perhaps aim for Wednesday.. or see how you feel when Monday comes along...