6 days Post-op

[Luisajfc 402]

And it has been getting better and better BUT (dun dun duuuuuuun) I’ve been getting this weird pain where my ribs end. I dunno if to believe this is my new stomach. My only way to feel better is to stand up. Oh and don’t ask me about when I cough... I think when I cough i see my dead puppy. Is hurts like hell! I’m drinking lots .. and I walk. Here are some pics  

[ewilliams4491 76]

Thanks for sharing. I'm in NY too. Where did you have your procedure done?

[Luisajfc 402]

Thanks for sharing. I'm in NY too. Where did you have your procedure done?

I did mines at Bellevue Hospital. How is your process ?

[ewilliams4491 76]

I had to be transferred over from Mount Sinai to Mount Sinai St. Luke because my insurance only allows the procedure to be done at a "Center for Excellence", whatever that means. But I'm on day two of my pre-op diet and my surgery is scheduled for December 14th.

[James Marusek 5,244]

51 minutes ago, ewilliams4491 said:

I had to be transferred over from Mount Sinai to Mount Sinai St. Luke because my insurance only allows the procedure to be done at a "Center for Excellence", whatever that means. But I'm on day two of my pre-op diet and my surgery is scheduled for December 14th.

I had surgery at a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. These Centers of Excellence are available in many states. The Centers of Excellence provide a complete support for the surgery. There are many components that require a range of specialist beyond just a surgeon who specializes in Bariatric Surgery. They include nutritionist, psychologists, a hospital that specializes in bariatric surgery, staff that work insurance issues, pre-op testing, weight loss and exercise programs, bariatric surgery support group meetings, five years of post-op follow-ups. It is like a "full meal deal", no pun intended.

[ewilliams4491 76]

I had surgery at a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. These Centers of Excellence are available in many states. The Centers of Excellence provide a complete support for the surgery. There are many components that require a range of specialist beyond just a surgeon who specializes in Bariatric Surgery. They include nutritionist, psychologists, a hospital that specializes in bariatric surgery, staff that work insurance issues, pre-op testing, weight loss and exercise programs, bariatric surgery support group meetings, five years of post-op follow-ups. It is like a "full meal deal", no pun intended.

Ohhhh. Okay. Got it.

[Sqkysphnctr 38]

I have soreness/pain in the same spot (3 weeks out). I had gastric bypass, and my surgeon told me that they put two stitches in my muscles: one around the belly button where it's common for a hernia to develop, and another in the area you're pointing too because that was the incision they put the laproscopy equipment into and where they pulled the bisected segment of my intestines out. (Note: so freaky). Basically, the stitch and stretching causes soreness and it's normal.

I still hurt of if I lay on my right side, breathing heavy during exercise causes soreness, and if I stretch funny it can pull too. It gets better!

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[Luisajfc 402]

I have soreness/pain in the same spot (3 weeks out). I had gastric bypass, and my surgeon told me that they put two stitches in my muscles: one around the belly button where it's common for a hernia to develop, and another in the area you're pointing too because that was the incision they put the laproscopy equipment into and where they pulled the bisected segment of my intestines out. (Note: so freaky). Basically, the stitch and stretching causes soreness and it's normal.

I still hurt of if I lay on my right side, breathing heavy during exercise causes soreness, and if I stretch funny it can pull too. It gets better!

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Ohhhhhhhh... thank you for the information! I’ve been wondering what is this annoyance coming from. Thank you for such great info.

[Luisajfc 402]

I have soreness/pain in the same spot (3 weeks out). I had gastric bypass, and my surgeon told me that they put two stitches in my muscles: one around the belly button where it's common for a hernia to develop, and another in the area you're pointing too because that was the incision they put the laproscopy equipment into and where they pulled the bisected segment of my intestines out. (Note: so freaky). Basically, the stitch and stretching causes soreness and it's normal.

I still hurt of if I lay on my right side, breathing heavy during exercise causes soreness, and if I stretch funny it can pull too. It gets better!

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Forgot to ask you , how long did it last to you?

[Sqkysphnctr 38]

I'm still sore there occasionally (22 days out today). It doesn't hurt all day, but if I move wrong it lets me know. Like if I put my left leg on the bed to dry off after a shower- it doesn't like that. But it's getting less frequent and less sharp by the day.

A muscle tear (or cut in this case) takes time to heal. Don't push yourself too hard on that area, and make sure you get in your Protein, that helps you heal more quickly.

I found that wearing leggings or workout pants that I can pull up over my tummy helped a lot in the second and third week. It held everything still and didn't let my stomach bounce around much.

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[Luisajfc 402]

I'm still sore there occasionally (22 days out today). It doesn't hurt all day, but if I move wrong it lets me know. Like if I put my left leg on the bed to dry off after a shower- it doesn't like that. But it's getting less frequent and less sharp by the day.

A muscle tear (or cut in this case) takes time to heal. Don't push yourself too hard on that area, and make sure you get in your Protein, that helps you heal more quickly.

I found that wearing leggings or workout pants that I can pull up over my tummy helped a lot in the second and third week. It held everything still and didn't let my stomach bounce around much.

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I see. Thank you. My surgery buddy and I have been suffering this pain... and we were wondering about it. I’ll start wearing the garment more it kinda helps.. but then it feels heavy on my belly. Strange.

[PALOMABELLA 45]

And it has been getting better and better BUT (dun dun duuuuuuun) I’ve been getting this weird pain where my ribs end. I dunno if to believe this is my new stomach. My only way to feel better is to stand up. Oh and don’t ask me about when I cough... I think when I cough i see my dead puppy. Is hurts like hell! I’m drinking lots .. and I walk. Here are some pics  

Congrats on your surgery. Im sure that all aches n paines will disappear after the swelling goes down. Thats what ive heard. My sleeve is in november and im already nervous...220 my goal 165

[J San 1,071]

Congrats on your surgery @Luisajfc !!! Hope your aches and pains settle quickly. Never had fits of coughing after surgery but the single coughs or sneezes were an "experience". Good luck on your journey!!!!