Surgery 11/30

[gg2016 46]

I just had my surgery Wednesday and just came home from the hospital today. Idk why but I haven't told anyone in my family besides my husband and my sister who lives with me. I think I am just worried people will judge me or feel like I took the easiest way out. I even feel like the nurses were a little rude. I never was offered my meds, I had to ask for them each time and last night they kept shutting off my bell and then a nurse would come in and tell me they are working on it, this happened at least 3 times. It took almost an hour before I got my nausea meds. I definitely don't feel like this has been easy. I am sipping my Water frequently but I get very nauseous when I sip the milk. I guess I just need some support from someone who has been here in my shoes! How long did it take before it stops hurting when you sip your water or take your meds?

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[mylighthouse 782]

Hello

I'm sorry that you had to deal with nurses that were rude and inattentive. I had my sleeve surgery on 11/14 and spent one night in the hospital. I had one nurse that was really great... she was my night nurse. Then the nurse that came on at 7 in the morning was awful. After they stopped my pump med, and I was successfully sipping on Water, broth, juice, my nurse didn't give me any liquid pain med for a few hours. I was REALLY hurting and I needed something. She said she would come in, but she didn't. My husband and I went looking for her, and saw her sitting outside. She then told me she would be in soon, but I waited another hour and a half. So I am sure that a lot of people can relate to you in that area. Just be glad you are home.

I only told my immediate family about my sleeve surgery. I didn't want others knowing, I guess I didn't want them to judge me either... so I can identify with you on that one.

Also, I was given hydrocodone in liquid form for my pain med. And I was given these little anti-nausea pills, which I took for about 3 days. My nausea only lasted 3 days, so I didn't need the pills after that. The pain med didn't make me nauseated. And I also take other meds at bedtime, so I had to cut them in half and take them with Water before bed. I had no problems with nausea while taking those.

So I would say give it a couple more days and hopefully the nausea will pass for you. Hopefully some others will comment and tell you how their experience was.

Good luck and take good care

[mylighthouse 782]

Oh yes, you asked about the pain... for the first few days the liquid hydrocodone helped with the pain, but never did completely take it away. So expect the pain to stick around a few days... but everyone is different. I am still dealing with pain... I have a hematoma and my left side hurts, but the incision areas don't hurt at all anymore.

[gg2016 46]

Oh yes, you asked about the pain... for the first few days the liquid hydrocodone helped with the pain, but never did completely take it away. So expect the pain to stick around a few days... but everyone is different. I am still dealing with pain... I have a hematoma and my left side hurts, but the incision areas don't hurt at all anymore.

Hello,

Thank you for your advice. So you are a couple weeks ahead of me, what phase of the diet are you on now? Is there anything you're having trouble tolerating? I can't drink milk, it is making me incredibly sick. I was thinking of maybe trying again tomorrow to see if it's any better.

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[elisa5150 212]

I am six weeks out. I stopped prescription pain meds day five. It was about ten days before I stopped having esophageal spasms when I drank something cold or fast. When I started soft foods it was like the heavens parted and a choir of angels sang. Now I often forget I had it done unless I'm eating. Then I am surprised when I'm full after a few bites and I'm thrilled it's just as easy as listening to my body. I still tire easily but it's not bad.

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[gg2016 46]

I am six weeks out. I stopped prescription pain meds day five. It was about ten days before I stopped having esophageal spasms when I drank something cold or fast. When I started soft foods it was like the heavens parted and a choir of angels sang. Now I often forget I had it done unless I'm eating. Then I am surprised when I'm full after a few bites and I'm thrilled it's just as easy as listening to my body. I still tire easily but it's not bad.

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That is so good to hear! I am definitely experiencing the esophageal spasms, I can't wait til that stops! So happy for you!

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[Jttsj 1]

I had mine done 11/28. I had these spasms very badly. I still have them, but the intensity is decreasing day by day. I found that if i just suck on a popsicle i didnt have the spasms and i am still staying hydrated. I think one popsicle has almost 4 ounces of Fluid.

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[sleeveisa 333]

Congratulations, keep us newbies posted

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[Jttsj 1]

Congratulations, keep us newbies posted

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Doing great and slowly progressing. Man, I wish I had done this sooner!

Sleeved 11/28/16

Initial wt 216

Surg wt 206

Current wt. 176

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