Sleeve surgery yesterday...In pain, help

[TrishL 4]

Hi. I Had sleeve surgery yesterday, 11-28. What can I expect the first few days?? I was in a lot of pain yesterday taking pain meds every 4 hours. A lot of gas pain and bloating. I also have a lot of pain and muscle spasms when I try and drink. Concerned because I can not drink a lot at all as it hurts too much... Comcerned, when does the pain go away, when is it easier to swallow with no pain. What else can I expect? Also, any tips?

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Congrats! Can't give you practical help, but wanted to cheer you on!!!

[TrishL 4]

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Congrats! Can't give you practical help, but wanted to cheer you on!!!

Thanks so much

[jot2xs 3]

I found the more you walk, the better you feel.
By day 3 post-op, pain was at most occasional discomfort.
Good luck

[jennypenny1998 41]

Did they give you like a body wrap at the hospital? Looks like a waist trainer. It definitely helped my pain and let me walk without feeling like I was pushing it. Sip your drinks and don't go too fast. Your tummy has just experienced a major change and is swollen so there is going to be some pain. Try a heating pad. It definitely helped me.

[TrishL 4]

4 hours ago, jennypenny1998 said:

Did they give you like a body wrap at the hospital? Looks like a waist trainer. It definitely helped my pain and let me walk without feeling like I was pushing it. Sip your drinks and don't go too fast. Your tummy has just experienced a major change and is swollen so there is going to be some pain. Try a heating pad. It definitely helped me.

Thanks so much. No, they didn’t give me a body wrap. Yes, I am learning to take extra small sips, but still have some discomfort in getting my liquids down. Can’t wait to feel better.