My hell week starts tomorrow (April 26th)

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,676]

2 minutes ago, Goldengirl321 said:

Have you tried a heating pad on the area? That helped break up some residual stubborn gas for me.

No I haven't. I don't have one, but I'll have my husband get one. Thanks!

[Goldengirl321 52]

2 minutes ago, SleeveDiva2022 said:

No I haven't. I don't have one, but I'll have my husband get one. Thanks!

You’re welcome- I found it to be so helpful after surgery.

[Mariann812 268]

On 04/26/2022 at 05:10, FutureSylph said:

Many people say it gets easier on the third day. Hope that holds true for you!

I agree…this experience and others in the past when I’ve done MediFast, day 3 seems easier than the first 2 days.
I think that is partly because carbohydrates make one want MORE carbohydrates. Eliminate the carbs, and I find that much if not all of my hunger goes away.
Today is day 3 for me. 2 shakes and a small leafy green salad with some Protein. A Greek yogurt if I need a snack. I’m way under 1000 calories. And I’m fine.
I’ve dropped 1/2 lb…I know I am a slow loser. But my students today were telling me that I look like I am losing weight. 🤷🏻‍♀️ what can I say?

[Arabesque 7,443]

The pain on swallowing is from swelling. It will improve. Took me a couple of days. I carried a sick bag when I was in hospital because I was producing so much saliva - my body trying to soothe my sore throat.

Walking & a heating pad will help with the gas pain. Also try leg exercises (even matching sitting down) & deep slow breathing to push the gas up & out your body - surgical gas rises & escapes through your upper body hence the shoulder pain.

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,676]

1 hour ago, Arabesque said:

The pain on swallowing is from swelling. It will improve. Took me a couple of days. I carried a sick bag when I was in hospital because I was producing so much saliva - my body trying to soothe my sore throat.

Walking & a heating pad will help with the gas pain. Also try leg exercises (even matching sitting down) & deep slow breathing to push the gas up & out your body - surgical gas rises & escapes through your upper body hence the shoulder pain.

I try the deep breaths but that's excruciating. I do the walking and heating pad, and that has helped. But deep breaths are still a problem.

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,676]

The largest incision is the one that is HURTING hurting. And yes, my arm really hurts lol The top pic is pre-op and the 2nd is post-op. Kinda see a difference? lol

Edited May 6, 2022 by SleeveDiva2022

[Arabesque 7,443]

Everything does get easier. Just persist & give it time.

Great bruises you’ve got there. 😉

[SleeveToBypass2023 2,676]

4 minutes ago, Arabesque said:

Great bruises you’ve got there. 😉

Yeah, I wasn't expecting those lol The rest, yeah. But those are some nasty bruises. And I have to do those blood thinner shots 2x a day for 10 days. I'm not a fan, gotta be honest.

[FarfelDiego 120]

On 05/05/2022 at 21:49, SleeveDiva2022 said:

The largest incision is the one that is HURTING hurting. And yes, my arm really hurts lol The top pic is pre-op and the 2nd is post-op. Kinda see a difference? lol

You look so happy pre-op and suffering but beautiful post-op. Thanks for sharing the pics I showed them to my tummy.