Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

My surgery was yesterday... so much pain!



Recommended Posts

After surgery when can you get up and move around?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did anyone have any trouble with taking pain meds?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You should be able to get up and move around later that same day, a few hours post-op. I was taking short walks up and down the hall all night my first night post-op.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long was they hospital stay?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@dayna2017 Glad to hear you are feeling better. It really does get better day by day and week by week. I promise!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

How long was they hospital stay?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was only in the hospital one night and released the following afternoon.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sorry ur in pain but trust me, EVERY single day you'll feel a little better, it's amazing how ur body heals, I went thru enormous pain as well... Hang in there, it gets better :) All the best!!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On day three post op I was getting gas by taking just a tiny sip of Water, while I could burp, it was of little relief because it was constant, I took Gas X with little relief. I took the advise of someone to lye on my side, left for me, bent my knees as close to my chest and put a warm heating pad on my lower abdomen and I started passing gas within 5 minutes. Day 4 was exponential better with less gas, I am to sip more regularly now still with some gas. I'm starting Probiotics today to see if these helps.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1483601525.646163.jpg

Well there's no turning back now... I'm in so much pain. Mostly gas pains but thats no joke! And my ribs so tight and achy. I feel like I can't Move my upper body in my own. I had hoped I'd get some sleep in tonight but I'm waking up every 45 minutes. How long did these gas pains last for you guys?

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Walk as much as you can the gas will go away in a few days

Samsumg GS5

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Gas X will be ur lifesaver on this journey. Im 3 days post op n started my gas x n stool softener tda. Finally passed gas below and pooped day 3... thats when i turned the corner and my 40% of my pain instantly ended. Youll be ok. Im so thankful for this forum. Reading the blogs has helped so much.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×