March 2015 Sleevers

[giggleblue 64]

Hi All! Had my surgery on Monday, 3/2. I know there were quite a few people in the pre-surgery area for March, so I figured I would start a thread for us in the post section.

Day 1 was tough - they really drugged me at the hospital. I'm super sensitive to medications, so when I woke up, I was completely disoriented and hysterical. They gave me more meds to call me down. I could barely keep my head up and eyes open the entire day. Around 3pm (surgery was at 8am), I was able to realize where I was and get my Water in and walk around. Keep my pain meds up as I wanted to stay ahead of the pain.

Day 2 I was still groggy and out of it, but more alert than day 1. Wasn't able to get as much water in with the small cups but using the restroom regularly, so I think all was well. Cut back on the medicine mid day - wasn't a good idea. Took the full dose to get to sleep.

Day 3 (today) feeling much better. Folded clothes, took the dog on several short walks and have been off the pain meds all day. Feeling fine!

The recovery hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Been doing my best to take my Vitamins and such and getting my water in. Also gonna hit the shower now that I'm feeling more with it.

How have you guys been that have sleeved this week?

[giggleblue 64]

No March sleeves yet? Perhaps everyone is still resting?

[dlyn 8]

No March sleeves yet? Perhaps everyone is still resting. Hi I had my surgery on 3/2 also. 1st day loopy from drugs and 2nd day felt a lot btr and released. When I got home I had really bad gas pains abd I could not even get my Water down. I violently threw up and when I went to drink water my stomach was in a lot of pain. 3rd day I'm in the ER and re-admitted. Turns out the gas settled in my stomach and is slowly breaking down. I'm on broth Jello Protein and I eat very slowly. Still having stomach spasms when I eat but a lot btr today. Being released today and looking forward to moving out of this stage. Happy to hear you are doing well.

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[giggleblue 64]

Happy you are getting released today! I'm still on Water and Protein. I haven't tried broth or Jello or anything like that yet. I've noticed the constant burping to bring up the gas thought - did they recommend gas-x strips? I'm also on pepcid to control the gas/acid.

[dlyn 8]

Yes I'm on pepcid also and I also have the constant burping which is a good thing for bot of us???? I do have gas strips at home and I plan to ask my doctor about them before I leave. I will let you know.

[dlyn 8]

I also must check my spelling before I hit send????

[mommidoodle 19]

Hi. Glad you are both doing better. I was also sleeved monday. Surgery was about 10:30am. I got to my room about 4pm and went for my 1st walk at 6. I only had ice chips until Tuesday until they did the leak test. Then I was able to have Clear Liquids. I had lots of gas pain but walked 3-5 times a day, but then had to take pain med. I was able to take a shower Tuesday. Wednesday no more pain just sore. Tylenol took care of that. I got all my fluids in and got out of the hospital about 1pm Wednesday. I haven't had any trouble getting in my Water and Protein Shakes. I do still burp a lot while drinking and have had a headache the last two day. Have either of you had a headache?

[giggleblue 64]

I had a headache on Day 3. Drinking Protein helped it go away quickly.

[branlee90 19]

I had my sleeve done feb 23rd then ended up being unlucky and having a leak so that repair was the 25th. It's a slow process I would love to know what everyone can handle now.

[mommidoodle 19]

Thanks giggleblue

[kyrickchick64 468]

I've was sleeved on the 2nd too. Had a problem with the pain meds. I dry heaved every time they gave me any. Didn't realize it was the druids so they kept me and extra day. They wanted me to stay another but me had a massive snowstorm and if I stayed I'd probably still be there.but I refused pain meds and everything is okay. I made had a Migraine for 2 days that is making me insane. My tummy is not enjoying Tylenol and ammodium at all. sleep is my bff right now do all I do is drink Water or broth and sleep and walk around the house done I still am pretty snowed in. It's supposed to be 65 this time of year in Kentucky. That is how my life goes lol

[fluffyjewel 26]

I was sleeved on the 2nd also. Ive had a lot of pain since. I came home on Wednesday and still fill the same. Sitting down and getting up are killer. I'm getting my Water in!

[*mariposa43 85]

This is day 2 for me. Gas exiting various exits! Getting in my protein- 75 grams today and my 64 Fluid ounces. It's a full time job to get all that in! A little soreness, but no pain really anymore. The blood thinning shot, which I was somewhat worried about, was thankfully not a big deal! 9 more days of that to go. That's the latest- thank goodness for Netflix to keep me entertained!

[HawksFan 12]

I'm scheduled for surgery Monday the 9th. I'm excited and nervous. The process since September took so long it's hard to believe it's almost here. I was scheduled for an 8:00 and now it's moved to 1:00--a little worried that will add to anxiety from waiting. Thing I'm most worried about--nausea from the anesthesia. Was it bad for any of you?

[Shelly Gapczynski-Forde 0]

I too had my surgery on March 2.. My days have been pretty much as yours but today I was feeling pretty good starting the Protein till this evening. I have a lot of Gas in my chest area. Not sure if I am drinking too fast or too much..but I look forward to chatting with you about how it is going with you too.