Post Op day 5! Is this stuff normal?

[Vad1988 27]

So I had VSG on 7-14 so that makes today post-op day 5. Down 20 lbs since pre-op diet I have been feeling so much better then I ever expected, until today. Today has been a little different. The last few times I've stood up I've felt very light headed and like I may pass out. And I have a very strange pain/pressure about 4 inches below my stomach incision. It hurts to sit up straight. Maybe it's gas? Also, I haven't had a bowel movement in almost a week. I took softeners Friday and Miralax yesterday and still nothing. Any advice? Sorry I know TMI but everyone has been here lol. I've had Greek yogurt, Soup, pudding, Jello, ect.

[RNsleever715 117]

If you feel lightheaded when standing, you may be a bit dehydrated. That's a sign. Another quick way to tell is taking your pulse lying and standing. Generally, if you're dehydrated, there will be about a 20 point difference (your heart rate will speed up) ... And it's usually pretty fast.

As far as the pain, I haven't been sleeved, so I don't have a clue! I hope someone has some answers for you and I hope you're feeling better soon.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I saw that a lot of people have issues with Constipation early on, so I started beneful in my Protein Shakes right away.

[ann5535 2]

Hi ! I was sleeved on 7-8 it took me up until day 6 to finally use the restoom.I took an equate brand over the counter laxative. I had the light head stage too. I had to sit on the side of the bed. After sitting up then I would stand up. I just couldn't get up. I got up sit on side of the bed a min or two then stand up. I had that same little pressure below my incision. It got so bad I called the doctor. It felt like a nagging burning type pain. He told me to take my pain medication and rest.The incision they pulled the rest of what they took out usally its your longest incision. He said it sometime will feel that way. He suggested me relax and take pain medication. I did and about 3 days later I no longer feel that same pain I'm healing inside pretty well I guess. I do how ever when I sit up feel a little sore still. It's gets better... wishing you the best.

[Vad1988 27]

Quick update everything I experienced was totally normal. I am now 2 weeks post op today and feeling almost back to normal.