Paloma68

I was 10 days early!!!!

I didn't tell anyone but my sister and bff and husband, of course. I think I'll just say that I'm eating less and exercising. Getting older so trying to take better care of myself. All true.

My first 48 hours were a little rough because of nausea, but today, day 5, I went to work. Self-employed so not much choice. But felt great. Got tired about 3:30 and came home a little early. No real pain or problems. No pain meds since day 2 post-op. Thank God! 5 lbs lost too!!

I had surgery 8/6/14. Was suppose to be there at 11am and moved to 2pm because dr had an emergency. Didn't end up having surgery until 7;15pm. Was very hungry as no food or Water since 10 pm day before. Had done pre-admission so registration and meeting with anesthesiologist was already done. Remember being taken to OR but as soon as they transferred me to surgery table, I was pretty much out. Woke up in my room about 10:15 and remember very little except very bad pain to chest. 8 out of 10. Fell back to sleep and woke up at 2am complaining of pain to chest. They called dr. and he gave me some pain meds and told nurse I needed to start walking as soon as I could. I didn't know that they blow air into your body to separate the organs and be able to operate better. That air hurt!!! By morning it was about a 6 out of town. Started walking and was pretty much gone by 2-3pm. The entire first 24 hours out of surgery I could not eat. Everything came back up and I was super nauseous. Was regretting this. Dr. usually releases patients next day but since I had my surgery so late, he did not release me. Told me I'd feel much better in morning. I did!! Last time I threw up was 5am that morning. And though I was a bit nauseous, I did not throw up again. Stayed with water, Jello. broth and tea too harsh. I was able to start Protein drinks and milk next day (day 3 postop). Was very tired though Had broth today (day 4) and feel great. Tried to take nap because felt I should, but wasn't tired. Pain from surgery is gone. It was minimal since day 2. No pain meds after day 2. Good luck. Though day 2 was bad, can't believe how great I feel today. Oh and I'm 5 pounds down (in 4 days!).

I was sleeved on 8/6 and have not been able to drink anything. Every time I try, it comes right back up. I can't even imagine having a protein shake. Even water won't stay down. How long did it take you after surgery to be able to keep food down?