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

Recommended Posts

So I'm new to this whole gastric sleeve thing. I just had my surgery on May 11, 2017 & the pain I have every time I swallow is horrible... I'm down about 20 pounds in less than a week & im a little nervous I have a leak. I don't know if that's me being paranoid or not because I have only one of the 7 symptoms. It doesn't matter if it's Water, tea, apple sauce, Soup, it all hurts :( any remedies or advice? Please & thank you!

Edited by Robbiemyleah

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Are you taking tiny sips of Water, et al? For the first 4-5 weeks after surgery I experienced pain if I took too big a sip, which really wasn't that big actually.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes down 20 pounds already! Is that too much? & the pain is right when I swallow at the top of my stomach.. & yes very little sips :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes I have that pain also my dr said it's from the instrument they used it's where they cut me at it's sometimes feels like a stabbing pain but I noticed it's getting better try sipping from the one oz cup everyone is different so I would call the doctor just to be sure with the weight 20 lbs in 4 days is a lot


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ugh this whole journey is so long & overdue.. The pain is crazy.. I can barely use the bathroom to go #2. I feel like I have all this gas that won't come out.. & I was 109 pounds overweight

Edited by Robbiemyleah

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have Premier Protein. But I haven't drank any yet. I've only been drinking water.. I haven't eaten :(

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey it's going to come I had my surgery on the 12th and today I finally had a number two and what a relief the pain lightened up a little also drink your Water please at least 8 oz every hour take your colace too twice a day I drink Premier Protein haven and I'm still eating a 1/2 cup of cream of wheat no sugar or butter I pour my vanilla flavor in it it's okay to oh and l eat Soup broth or cream soup chicken low fat I try to drink at least three shakes a day and four 16 oz of water and tea caffeine free warm to take my med I had my surgery on Friday came home Sunday and walk as much as I can that's a must walking. My first time having a number two I had to put on a glove and help it come out a little sorry if that to much info but it helped one the blockage was gone I went what a relief you got to do what you have to do but you body is going to do what it going to do regardless so drink water take you pain meds when it say to and walk as much as you can.


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Call your doctor tomorrow explain the weight loss and ask is that okay you know your body pay attention to every detail keep a journal also I do. But your not the only having that pain I'm telling you. Ask ask much questions as possible someone could be experiencing the same as you. It's going to get better also I use a heating pad it helps to off and on not to hot though hope I helped out


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

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • 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

    ×