5 days post op...help Sleevers!

[ashley126 10]

Hi Sleevers,

I have a question for you. I know I'm still very fresh off this surgery but I'm starting to get discouraged because the pains in my belly and acid reflux isn't subsiding as fast as I've heard other people experienced. I'm taking my meds, resting, and walking but when I think I'm getting better it quickly tells me, no! How long did it take you all to feel completely healed? Do you have any words of wisdom? Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks guys!!

[Menelly 56]

I'm at 9 days out and my stomach is still tender and it's hard to bend over. I had an easier time with csections than I have with this surgery.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Everyone heals differently, so hard to tell. I didn't have any issues but I have heard of some having continual issues after surgery. For most it seems to be around the 4-6 week mark when significant improvement happens. Hang in there and it WILL get better every day until you suddenly look around and it is all better. This too will pass, Good luck!!

[Babbs 14,680]

Patience, Grasshopper.

You just had 85% of your stomach taken out of your body, and the other half stapled closed. It takes time to feel somewhat normal. I think I finally felt somewhat human again at around 5 weeks. Unfortunately, I still suffer from reflux.

Not gonna lie, the first month sucks. But months down the road, when you feel good and have lost some weight, it's all going to be a distant memory. I promise

[BizzyB 119]

My pain subsided significantly about every 2 days. My pain was nearly gone in a week or just over a week I'd say. I am at about 3.5 weeks and finally starting to feel "normal". Hang in there, it gets better with each passing day. I cried several times in the beginning out of frustration and went through the "I made a huge mistake" phase. But now, I am feeling good and totally thankful I've done this!

[ashley126 10]

I know I need to take it a day at a time. Thank you for responding! I was curious to know what others went through.

[tacha22001 38]

9 days post op feeling great. My incisions itch like crazy. I have a feeling this is a good thing and it means that are healing but home its temporary. Anyone else itchy?

Feel very lucky I stayed 2 days at hospital was nauseated and vomiting when I woke up from surgery. I was up and walking. Came home off meds right away walked at home. Restless feeling well enough to go to the movie day 4. Went to work 2 days (day5) after arriving home. Secretary position didn't over exert. But got tired late in day. Just rested and didn't work as long next 3 days. Trying to remain active and out of bed. Resting when needed but not bed ridden. Healing process seems to be going faster.

[hockeyfan7 249]

I'm just starting week 6 and I'm just starting to feel normal again. My biggest incision is still somewhat sore and I'm still feeling some tiredness but I can pretty much eat everything and I'm not wanting to sleep all day long.

Hang in there - this is major surgery and it will get better.