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Tomorrow, 8/16 is my sleeve day. Just wondering what everyone's experiences were like during the first week home. Pain, nausea, mobility or sleep issues, etc? Did you need a lot of assistance from others during the first week or two post surgery?

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I was sore and tired. It was a little difficult to get comfortable in bed -- a body pillow or sleeping in a recliner can be helpful. I also continued taking pain meds at night for the first week, that helped a lot.

I was moving slowly but didn't have any real mobility issues. I needed someone to change the kitty litter for me due to lifting restrictions but otherwise did not need any assistance (I live alone).

I never had any nausea. I just worked hard on getting all my fluids and Protein in and went for regular short walks.

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I live alone so I just had a ride home from the hospital and no help at home. Pain was manageable, I took half the prescribed amount of narcotic for a couple days and then switched to plain over the counter tylenol twice a day for a couple more days. Getting in and out of bed can be a little uncomfortable - i was fortunate enough to purchase an adjustable bed base just prior to surgery which made it much easier. I've see where a lot of people sleep in a recliner the first few nights home. I didn't meet my Fluid goals the first few days but when woke on the 4th day home, I had turned a corner and could easily get in the fluids. That first week, it will basically be your job to keep sipping even when you don't feel like it so that you don't dehydrate. The first couple of days I would have one brief bout of mild nausea every morning - last at most 10 minutes - and never had to take anything. The only other thing is that i was very tired and weak - i think i took an afternoon nap every day for two weeks.

Just keep sipping and walking and sipping and walking some more.

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oh and while i live alone, i did have a few friends calling/texting daily to check on me. and the friend who lives closest to me was on standby in case I had a problem and needed help. I made sure I wouldn't need to do laundry or a trip to the store for anything for at least two weeks.

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It's hard pulling yourself up to a seated position, getting out of recliner, beds.

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