One week out after surgery feeling miserable

[anna508 1]

I got sleeved on 30/11/16, was allowed to return home two days later. Everything about the procedure was routine. I got approved for purées almost like straight away the only problem is i can never seem to drink anything without feeling horrible for a long while after, the gas pains are so bad, and it really doesn't seem worth it to me considering that I'm never really hungry anyway. I was given OxyContin and Endone to take at home but every time I take them I break out in this horrible red rash all over my body so I'm not sure how to manage my pain. I've lost about 7kg (or approx. 18 pounds) since surgery and I always feel tired. The point to all of this is there any way to get around gas pain? And the skin irritation? And more importantly when are you generally expected to start feeling normal again?

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[anonmom 95]

There are a lot of different pain meds. If you are allergic to the ones your doctor prescribed you should definitely ask for different ones!

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[Barryindiana 9]

Has x and walking might help with gas...call RN

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[aNewMoi16 0]

Hi. Mine was the same day. I felt horrible until today. Woke up didn't need pain and nassaeu meds for the first time. I am on liquid still until I see my doctor. My gas pains are still there. However a bit better since i took it upon myslef to introduce soft food because prior to that it was unbearable. Hang in there, tomorrow maybe that day you feel better. Don't forget to use that breathing tool they give you it helped with the gas.

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[laurak814 43]

You are allergic to one or both of those pain meds. Do not take them. It's probably the Oxy. Lots of people are, including my husband.

From what I've read, walking helps alleviate the gas pain, a product called Gas-X, and warm compresses on the abdomen. Call your Dr about the pain meds ASAP & your allergic reaction to them.

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