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1 week out today

By BandMomsRock

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Wow - Can't believe it's been a week already since surgery. Time flies...

 

The week in review.

 

Had Surgery Monday morning, 6/14

Release from hospital by noon on Tuesday, 6/15 - Only had 3 incisions and no drain tube.

 

The first 3-4 days were the hardest for both pain and consumption of fluids. I could only consume about 8-10 ounces per day

 

Day 5 went back to hospital with pain in left upper chest and left shoulder. Went through tests, no stomach leak, but beginnings of what could become pneumonia - remedy - use the spriometer more!!! and all seems well now.

 

Day 6 - Started feeling more normal, no more holding my stomach in when walking and finally able to sleep on my side in my own bed!!!!! (That in itself did wonders for my moral) - Finally making some progress with liquid consumption. Was able to drink 24 oz. Only had a few tears at dinnertime when the kids made an awesome father's day meal and I had 4 oz of chicken broth.

 

Day 7 - Feeling a bit better each day. Went on a short walk outside for the first time and just reread some paperwork from the surgeon and realized that I was supposed to start taking vitamins right away. Oops, I'll have to get right on that. I took pictures and stood on the scale tonight. So far I lost 4.2 lbs on my 4 day pre-op liquid diet and 9.4 lbs since my surgery for a total of 13.6 lbs lost so far!!! :crying:

 

Next stop - 2nd and final week of all liquid diet. :scared0:

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    Maddie

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    Glad to hear you are coming along so well. I'm also thrilled that you got yourself checked out when you had that extra pain. It's so important to listen to your body. Gratz on the weight loss, you are really gonna be a star with this sleeve. Sleeping in your own bed and on your side...niceeeeeeee. Keep up the great work and best of luck on your continued success.

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    rhea1965

    Gastric Sleeve Patients

    hi just reading our 1 wwek blog and curious about the pneumonia...is that normal or common side effect and what is a spriometer? can you tell i'm a little anxious...i'm schedule for a july 15th surgery......

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    BandMomsRock

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Rhea, pneumonia is a possibility with any surgery. But it's very preventable. The spirometer is a little apparatus that you use to help prevent pneumonia. You have to put a tube in your mouth and inhale as much as you can. There's a little plastic ball that goes up as you inhale and it measures the volume. I guess I wasn't using it enough. After my trip to the hospital, I used it much more and I reversed my condition. All is well now.

    Just make sure you use the spirometer as much as possible after your surgery and you'll be fine.

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