amsterjonathon

i was 4/3 also... i think we are living parallel lives after reading your post...lol. tuesday is my first puree day also...feeling kind of leery about that switch. where were you sleeved? i was buffalo ny amy

me too! buffalo general in ny... where did you all get yours done?

sorry-it's been a rough day all around. didn't mean to be so sharp in my response. have a good day.

I understood this from my doctor's explanantion in the hospital as well as the descriptions online, both in this site and others. My concern, and the concern of my doctor's office when I called, was that it HAD subsided, and then came back(severely) at the very moment she removed the drain. They were concerned and told me if it continued or worsened at all to get to the er as it may indicate that the drain had scraped something and they feared a leakage was occurring. I am aware of the gas and that it's outside the actual 'stomach gas' issues that gas-x can solve. Nothing was helping which is why I was seeking some advice a few days ago. Worth sharing so someone doesn't mistakenly assume that it's just 'normal' and may indicate more trouble if it's returned or worsening. Thanks, Amy

hi i am having this same nasty sharp pain in my left shoulder joint. it was more general at first and had actually subsided by day 4 . on day 6 i had my drain removed and it literally was at that moment that i had searing pain in the shoulder joint return and it hasnt stopped. the pain wakes me up.... when did you finally get relief from ur shoulder pain? thanks amy

it was day 3 or 4. try room temp Water... the icy cold made it kimd of painful at first. and i agree that walkimg is like some magical cure for us... it helps your body "normalize" in many ways after the anesthesia and gases used in surgery. best of luck... ill keep you iny prayers

As reassuring as it is to know that we are all in this 'left shoulder boat' I am concerned about it. It had all but subsided after day 4 and the day (day 6) that I had my drain removed, it came searing back at that very moment. I'll try to walk more and I'm keeping up with the Tylenol and ice pack but, wow, does it hurt. Same exact place that you've described (in the joint). Maybe the drain being pulled out somehow 'reactivated' the nerve irritation that had subsided?? Any thoughts or support would be appreciated, Amy )

You look fantastic and so positive! I have wondered, though, do you tell people who ask that you had the surgery? I've been very sensetive about telling anyone and always wonder how others feel about that. Does it minimize the 'accomplishment' of geting healthier and fit? Bear with me, I'm trying to mentally deal with what's to come---the good and the strange. LOL Good for you! Keep taking care of yourself--fantastic work! Amy

are u on pain meds? if not ask for some. i had some trouble at the beginning with swallowing due to tube used in thrat during surgery. swelling will subside and it will get easier...take care.

Hi All-- I was sleeved in Buffalo, NY with Dr. Posner on April 3rd. Surgery went very smoothly and I was home the following evening (the 4th). Had some pain from the 'pumped in gas' from surgery (shoulders and chest) but that subsided more and more the past couple days. They found I had a hiatal hernia and fixed that at the same time as surgery (got a two-fer..lol). Today I'm kind of wiped out as I had my first post-surgical visit and my drain removed...glad it's out but wow, that was intense for me. Many people have told me it was not a problem for them at all but it was almost passing-out kind of pain for me. I'd recommend taking a lortab before if you're having this done just in case. Still on liquids for another week, then moving into purees, then softs a week later. Looking forward to some texture...they explained to me that the reason I"ve been hungry is that liquid just moves through quicker than solids (makes sense to me). Happy to have our group of 'aprils'...nice to know that there are other people in our same shoes out there...we can do this. Amy

Hello again all. Well had the drain removed this morning...GLAD I had a lortab in me. My experience was pretty intense-painful. But very happy it's out. I"m kind of wiped out tonight between the drive and the 'event'. Had a meeting with the nutritionist basically keeping me on liquids until next week then into the puree's for a week, then soft foods. I'm sure I'll be back for advice on those changes. Lisa-thank you for asking about me....yes, surgery went very well and I was home the next evening. The post surgery pain mainly focused on the shoulders/chest from the gas they pump in and that stupid drain. Tomorrow I expect I'll feel better/less whipped. BUT--I'm down a few pounds already which was great to see. Thanks for the support guys, Amy

Thank you for the responses....maybe I'll just do tylenol instead of the hydrocodone (hate the way it makes me feel). Amy