mars411

I am about 3 weeks post op, and I am wondering how long the swelling in my abdomen will last. Does anyone remember how long before you stop feeling "pudgy"?

I am with you on the uncomfortable fullness. It lasts and lasts and I only eat about 2 ozs. I can't wait until my stomach gets used to all this. AND stops with the gurgling!

I'm going through this same thing right now and have been freaking. I'm 5 days post op and the gas pain and gurgling is so awful. I have pain when I eat food - it feels like the food is displacing air in my tiny tummy and it hurts then I take another sip. This even happens with Water.

I cried so hard yesterday and regretted what I did. It's so good to hear this will end soon. Thank you for posting this.

MissCastro, I did the same thing. I cried and started regretting what I did. But I after hearing everyone's stories, I am hopeful. I thank everyone for their support. I think I would go crazy without it.

Thanks, everyone. I hope you are right. I will buy some GasX strips today. Problem is that I can't keep Water down and I was wondering if that was normal as well. Happy to know I am not the only one going through this and having doubts and that I will realize this was worth it!

Hello everyone! I am new to this site, but I just wanted to get some thoughts on post op recoveries. I had the sleeve done on December 20th, and was in the hospital for 3 days. I had little problems getting up and moving about, but each time they gave me meds, I felt so nauseated and vomited them back up (even when they gave me Zofran). I am home now, and am barely tolerating liquids and the gas pain is horrendous. I keep asking myself why I did this - but I know I did this for my own health and for my children. It's so hard right now to see beyond what I am feeling, but someone please tell me it gets better!