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[Smashley23 32]

I finally had my surgery after a minor setback involving a necrotic gallbladder two days before my scheduled surgery date. I am day two post op and preparing to go home later this evening.

The hardest party as been the gas pains and gurgling in my esophagus and stomach. I was informed this is normal and its hair trying to escape the small space that is my new stomach.

I have been very sleeping today since I have pushed myself to walk more then required. It honestly feels better to get up and moving.

I know this is going to be a long road to recovery( 6 weeks off work at minimum). Any other September sleeves out there that want to start a group?

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[Havasumoma 250]

Congratulations

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[NovRain 9]

gas X strips are a LIFE SAVER!!!!!!! Congrats and welcome

[laceemouse 631]

I finally had my surgery after a minor setback involving a necrotic gallbladder two days before my scheduled surgery date. I am day two post op and preparing to go home later this evening.

The hardest party as been the gas pains and gurgling in my esophagus and stomach. I was informed this is normal and its hair trying to escape the small space that is my new stomach.

I have been very sleeping today since I have pushed myself to walk more then required. It honestly feels better to get up and moving.

I know this is going to be a long road to recovery( 6 weeks off work at minimum). Any other September sleeves out there that want to start a group?

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When you have abdominal surgery they blow your entire abdominal cavity up with some kind of gas. They do this to lift the skin up and make it easier to get to and see what they need to operate on. One of the incisions is the spot where they insert the tube for the gas.

I haven't had my sleeve yet but I had my gallbladder out years ago. The gas pain was terrible, it hurt really bad up in my right shoulder, like someone was stabbing me.

This gas isn't in your intestinal tract, it is out in your body cavity. The best thing you can do to relieve it is get up and walk, for some reason this causes the gas to dissipate.

Not everyone has this kind of gas pain but it is very common. I am bracing myself for having it after the sleeve because like I said I had it after gallbladder surgery.

Anyway, it sounds like you are doing well. I hope you feel better and better every day

Edited September 8, 2016 by laceemouse

[Smashley23 32]

Moving around really does help this pain. I just had my gallbladder out 3 weeks ago and didn't experience it. I anticipated having this type of pain based on the nature of the surgery.

I'm at home now and feeling pretty darn good.

Thank you for your well wishes!

Laceemouse: when do you have your surgery?

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[HorsecollarMinnie 45]

I had my sleeve yesterday and im feeling very similar.

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[laceemouse 631]

@@Smashley23 I am still waiting for a surgery date. I had my psych eval a couple of weeks ago and last week the lady in my surgeon's office who submits to insurance said they were waiting for the report to come. Then they will send it to BCBSTX.

I want to ask how long does this report usually take to come? After they submit (they think it will be approved no problem) how long until they get the approval? Then how long until surgery is scheduled?

Tomorrow I may call and ask those things but I don't want to be an annoying jerk. I am a people pleaser, I don't want to aggravate the office staff.

Anyway, keeping my fingers crossed to have this done before long

[Smashley23 32]

@@Smashley23 I am still waiting for a surgery date. I had my psych eval a couple of weeks ago and last week the lady in my surgeon's office who submits to insurance said they were waiting for the report to come. Then they will send it to BCBSTX.

I want to ask how long does this report usually take to come? After they submit (they think it will be approved no problem) how long until they get the approval? Then how long until surgery is scheduled?

Tomorrow I may call and ask those things but I don't want to be an annoying jerk. I am a people pleaser, I don't want to aggravate the office staff.

Anyway, keeping my fingers crossed to have this done before long

Once they had all of my paperwork it took about 10-14 business days. Every insurance company is different though. They had a time limit to respond. Also once I got the green light from my insurance, I was able to schedule my surgery for about 10 days later. I just ran into some problems and had to bump the sleeve back. I feel like once your paperwork is all submitted it goes by so fast.

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[Ebony Rose 133]

Congratulations, hope the pain settles for you. Good luck heading home xx

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[Smashley23 32]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm At home and feeling pretty good. Definitely in some pain but nothing too out of control.

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[LizHobbs 27]

Congratulations. I had my surgery on aug30th . Got home from The hospital on day 3. I haven't had problem with náuseas . I am having puree foods now. Só hard bailes egg with mayo só Is not dry and pass on the blender. I had tuna too it was ok.... Not feeling about eating the can meats so I guess in order to get my 60 grams of Protein daily I will have to drink the Protein drinks twice a day. So it be. I find the can meats nasty :-(. Can't hardly wait for the chewing days to come back. I guess 3 more weeks? I am feeling a little sore on my belly but nothing to need to take any pain killer. Having a little problem with Constipation so taking meds at night for it. Would like to hear suggestion for foods. Thank you.

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[Smashley23 32]

I'm still on liquids and it's been hard getting enough in. I know I'm only 4 days post op so I am still pretty swollen. I feel like the hardest part is I can't tell what my body needs or wants at this time. My sleeve and I need to start communicating better so I know how to take care of it best. I don't know that I feel hungry but have a gurgling sensation from time to time. I do know what full and drank way too fast feels like. Both are not pleasant. How long did it take for some of you to become intune with your body post op?

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[sushi4winks 7]

@@Smashley23 hi! When where you sleeved? I was sleeved on Monday 9/5 I am 5 days post op! Would love to start a group to help each other out! On liquids now got the thumbs up for yogurt and liquified cream Soups so yum. My sleeve started talking to me yesterday! Everytime it's almost time for my every two hour feeding I get a hiccup/burp that hurts just a bit! Haha anyways good luck ! A loosing we shall go!

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[Smashley23 32]

We definitely should start a group. Maybe on Facebook? We can make it private so only we can access it. Would anyone be interested? I might make a thread to see how people feel.

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[troymathew 4]

We definitely should start a group. Maybe on Facebook? We can make it private so only we can access it. Would anyone be interested? I might make a thread to see how people feel.

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Hai, I am interested in joining the group please advise

I had just sent you a mail

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