ruthie74

I'm feeling good and very very sore! I just got home about 2 hours ago and I went straight to bed. The pain pump at the hospital made such a huge difference too bad I can't bring that home lol
I am officially in phase 2 soft foods so tonight I will be eating a Gerber baby food chicken flavor.

Watch the temperature. Continue to try to get in fluids. Dark urine can mean dehydration. If fever continues or gets worse call surgeons office. Did they give you a list of meds it is ok to take for after surgery? liquid Tylenol should be ok to take. But it's always best to call your doc if you are worried or having issues. That's what they are there for. Always better to be safe than sorry.

I was exhausted the first two weeks and very emotional. It's normal - you had major surgery and you are healing. Get Water and rest and be gentle to yourself.

I discovered the ISOPURE drinks today! I wish I knew about them sooner they are great!

Hope we all overcome this together. Thanks for all your advice. I've been drinking Water myself but I wish I could chugged it in. Bit it won't happen. My cuts are still painful but hopefully it goes away. My prayers for all of you for a safe revovery.

gas, at least that's what my doc has told me. I'm 4 days post too

Ruthie I am 3 days post op and am having the same feeling everytime I drink. Sf popsicles I can tolerate and I am drinking propel Water. I think it's just inflammation. I did drink some homemade chicken broth for lunch.< /p>

Inflammation may be the reason for your pain as it was for me for the first two weeks. As the swelling goes down it will get better. Make sure you get sugar free frozen Popsicles theybwereva life saver. I was able to stay hydrated and eat them slow at the same time.

Water is harder for a lot of us initially, in addition to herbal tea, I drank Vitamin Water Zero. It went down much easier than water for me.
Good luck!

Try warm tea. Warm liquids seem to go down better. But, all this will get better in time.

Hey, it will hurt a little for a while but just try to take it slow. I also found that straight Water was hard on my tummy. Try adding some sugar free flavoring. I really like the liquid Mio drops, they seem to be easier on my tummy but stay away from the citrusy flavors like lemonade etc because they were hard on me too. It wont be long till you can drink more. Hope you feel better soon.

I'm trying to drink Water but every time I take a sip this weird feeling goes down my chest and into the stomach it kinda hurts...like really bad gas
Am I taking to much water in at once?
Is it normal to feel that strange feeling?
I want to stay hydrated
Thanks in advance! I just want to make sure it's normal. I am 3 days post op

I just got sleeved on Tuesday (June 18th) and I am having major gas pain as well, especially to my back. Heating pads have worked GREAT for my back and pushing that gas forward (gas is less painful in tummy area--for me). I've been getting up every hour, on the hour to walk. Hopefully this gas will start to make its exit. I'm also having a hard time getting liquids in as well

walk as much as you can. The first week is the hardest part. After 2 weeks you won't even remember the pain much

I felt like I had the flu with terrible gas pains. Keep sipping and walking it gets better quick.

The first 5 days is tough! But day by day you'll start to feel better! I was sleeved 5/22 and now I feel awesome good luck y'all I can guarantee its worth it!

I was sleeved on 6/18, came home on 6/19. Swollen and sore, gas pains are ridiculous but walking really helps. The worst part for me at home is the disgusting liquid meds! Hang in there, it can only get better!

I'm feeling good and very very sore! I just got home about 2 hours ago and I went straight to bed. The pain pump at the hospital made such a huge difference too bad I can't bring that home lol
I am officially in phase 2 soft foods so tonight I will be eating a Gerber baby food chicken flavor.

Me three! By this time next week we will be eating creamed Soups and fat free yogurt. We totally got THIS!

Just a few more days!!!

My doctor is Dr.Chand. I began in February had tests done and all meetings with docs, physiologist, nutritionalist, then after all that my Blue cross denied me. I was so disappointed and then I Asked my primary doctor to help me appeal their decision which she did. I barely got my approval letter on Saturday!!! I was amazed and in awe!
So immediately called the doctors office this morning and they told me they have an opening next Monday for the surgery!!!! It happened so fast!
I went from thinking it wasn't going to happen to scheduling my pre-op and fasting immediately all in one day!
Are you going with Loyola as well?

Congratulations!!!

That's awesome!