Surgery yesterday -- what have I done?

[jaminator 262]

i felt like a swollen up sausage for a couple of weeks.

[Sullie06 1,013]

I was in the hospital from 3 days/2 nights during which time I got IV pain meds for 24 hours until I had a leak test and was transferred to Vicoden. The pain was the worst the first couple days and began get better once I was home.

Walk, walk, walk is the best thing you can do. Get that gas moving and out because that's the painful part and it does take awhile. It does get better though, I was back to work by 2 weeks post op.

[Nancy MBGC 90]

My doctor said for sleeve patients it's 2 nights in the hospital and for bypass it's 3 nights. It really makes me wonder how each practice can be so different.

My Dr said it's one night for sleeve and 2 nights for bypass.

[ShrinkingViolet831 4]

Obviously every doctor has their own set of rules regarding the surgeries and post-op care and what not. But if you are in pain please DO NOT WORRY about being the whiny patient and just CALL YOUR OFFICE! They would much rather get multiple phone calls from you and make sure everything is okay than not. I'm sorry you are/were having so much pain. The first few days after surgery I felt pretty miserable and most of it was back pain from lying down for so long (and from cramps since I got my period two days post op, ugh). I found that sitting up and doing really gentle stretching helped, alternating using a heated rice bag and ice pack on my back helped, and warm showers (with incisions protected).

I also have been experiencing a bit of depression regarding the permanence of the surgery. I'm 12 days post op, still on Clear Liquids, and in that time I've thrown birthday parties for both my children and celebrated my own, been surrounded by food and even though I'm not physically hungry, I was really really sad feeling like I would never be able to eat anything tasty again. But then I remind myself that it's all in my head. My body isn't telling me I should eat it, it's just my instinct leftover from being a food addict. So I have to keep reminding myself that I asked for this surgery, I needed this surgery, and try to look at it as an exercise in patience and discipline (which are not my strong points, lol). I trust it will get easier for both you and me.

And I would definitely clarify the ibuprofen instruction with your doctor, that's generally not something bariatric patients are supposed to take.

Best of luck to you moving forward!

[Macy Gray 50]

i stayed 2 nights for sleeve.. call your dr I'm not in a lot of pain. i just cant swallow liquids yet.