Tina Robinson

Wanted to thank group members for lots of information left for me, regarding my friend who had a gastric sleeve op Monday 3rd nov . He was in a lot of pain first 5 days,but has now been able to get more Fluid down and light smoothies and thin Soup he has lost 10lb in weight this week only, and added to the 2 stones lost in pre op weeks before hand .He is feeling very happy now and looking forward to his journey ahead to obtain a healthier life and better quality life too. Will be reading messages on this site as it is really full of information of success stories it gives you strength and determination for the times ahead best wishes to all regards tina

Thank you Susan

Hi there ' a good friend has had a gastric sleeve operation on Monday 3rd nov he has been in terrible pain and was only prescribed soluble paracetamol and ibrufen liquid . plus lapranazol for stomach lining and vitamin tablets to chew plus injections to help with blood clots .He has been unable to swollow much of paracetamol and cant get the ibrufen down at all , so no pain relief is going into system! i did call the ward and left a message regarding fluid intake and pain relief , but no one returned my call quite an i am quite angry . how long roughly does it take for stomach to heal and pain is tolerable i know people differ but hospital never gave a rough guide , and what is also recommended in weeks one and two but consultants say slim fast shakes, home made smoothies water tea an sugar free juice he has only had sips of paracetamol and water nothing else so very concerned right now many thanks Tina