flumd0612

I hope all that have sent encouraging words to me are reading this, but yesterday I turned the corner. My pain is decreased, my nausea is almost gone, and I feel a lot better. What's interesting is that I knew that at some point my recovery would be all about learning how much one can take in to fill the pouch at a given time. I had two 'meals' with broth yesterday and learned that at this point, 4 ounces of Fluid at any one given time is too much. But I am happy it is now happening, because whenever i took anything in over the past few days, I got such discomfort that I wasn't able to clearly determine what the issue was, either filled pouch or post-op pain. Yesterday helped me to turn the corner and realize it.
I have heard from others that women seem to do better post-op, and that being a man I should not be surprised it took so long for me to get through the first hurdle. Is that other's experience?
Thank you all for the support...if not for this forum it would have been even more difficult the first week!

Hello all-
It is post-op day #5 at 0600 EST and I am still feeling pretty lousy. Yesterday was rough with a lot of abdominal pressure and pain and absolutely no desire to take anything in at all, either Fluid or food of any kind. I managed to get in about 16 ounces of fluid but each time I took a small sip, I had to stop and let the gurgling pass for about 30 - 60 minutes before having anything else. I spent most of the day in bed.
Today the pressure has subsided (at least for now), but I have this mild queasiness and empty feeling in the part of my abdomen where my sleeve should be. I am hesitating to take anything in but I know I have to so I will take it slow. At this point I am just trying to get fluids in and not worry about nutrition, since the thought of any Protein Shakes or related food just turns my stomach.
I have read many blogs and it seems I am not terribly far off what others have experienced, but I have to tell you that I am very discouraged and am second-guessing my decision to go through with this. Even though I needed to lost the weight, I am not sure right now that the degree of discomfort that I am experiencing is worth it.
I need some encouraging words from others to let me know that what I am experiencing is not terribly unusual and that i will start to feel better soon. I hear about others who feel great in a few days and I am envious. My doctor and team led me to believe I would be up and running within a day or two of getting home and that isn't likely to happen at this point.
I am feeling hopeless and just want to hear from others to make sure I will be OK.
Also, today is my birthday and while originally I thought it was a good idea to get the surgery as a 'birthday gift', now I am not so sure of that.
Thanks-
Frustrated in NJ

I hope all that have sent encouraging words to me are reading this, but yesterday I turned the corner. My pain is decreased, my nausea is almost gone, and I feel a lot better. What's interesting is that I knew that at some point my recovery would be all about learning how much one can take in to fill the pouch at a given time. I had two 'meals' with broth yesterday and learned that at this point, 4 ounces of Fluid at any one given time is too much. But I am happy it is now happening, because whenever i took anything in over the past few days, I got such discomfort that I wasn't able to clearly determine what the issue was, either filled pouch or post-op pain. Yesterday helped me to turn the corner and realize it.
I have heard from others that women seem to do better post-op, and that being a man I should not be surprised it took so long for me to get through the first hurdle. Is that other's experience?
Thank you all for the support...if not for this forum it would have been even more difficult the first week!

I hope all that have sent encouraging words to me are reading this, but yesterday I turned the corner. My pain is decreased, my nausea is almost gone, and I feel a lot better. What's interesting is that I knew that at some point my recovery would be all about learning how much one can take in to fill the pouch at a given time. I had two 'meals' with broth yesterday and learned that at this point, 4 ounces of Fluid at any one given time is too much. But I am happy it is now happening, because whenever i took anything in over the past few days, I got such discomfort that I wasn't able to clearly determine what the issue was, either filled pouch or post-op pain. Yesterday helped me to turn the corner and realize it.
I have heard from others that women seem to do better post-op, and that being a man I should not be surprised it took so long for me to get through the first hurdle. Is that other's experience?
Thank you all for the support...if not for this forum it would have been even more difficult the first week!

Hello all-
It is post-op day #5 at 0600 EST and I am still feeling pretty lousy. Yesterday was rough with a lot of abdominal pressure and pain and absolutely no desire to take anything in at all, either Fluid or food of any kind. I managed to get in about 16 ounces of fluid but each time I took a small sip, I had to stop and let the gurgling pass for about 30 - 60 minutes before having anything else. I spent most of the day in bed.
Today the pressure has subsided (at least for now), but I have this mild queasiness and empty feeling in the part of my abdomen where my sleeve should be. I am hesitating to take anything in but I know I have to so I will take it slow. At this point I am just trying to get fluids in and not worry about nutrition, since the thought of any Protein Shakes or related food just turns my stomach.
I have read many blogs and it seems I am not terribly far off what others have experienced, but I have to tell you that I am very discouraged and am second-guessing my decision to go through with this. Even though I needed to lost the weight, I am not sure right now that the degree of discomfort that I am experiencing is worth it.
I need some encouraging words from others to let me know that what I am experiencing is not terribly unusual and that i will start to feel better soon. I hear about others who feel great in a few days and I am envious. My doctor and team led me to believe I would be up and running within a day or two of getting home and that isn't likely to happen at this point.
I am feeling hopeless and just want to hear from others to make sure I will be OK.
Also, today is my birthday and while originally I thought it was a good idea to get the surgery as a 'birthday gift', now I am not so sure of that.
Thanks-
Frustrated in NJ

It's been a real yo-yo. Today i tried Protein drinks and it didn't go so well. It accentuated my nausea a lot and I haven't been able to take anything in for the past 2 hours. I appreciate everyone's support and will keep on trying. I will contact my doctor in the next few days if I don't get better.

OK, so I am post-op day # 4 and it is going really slow. I have a lot of abdominal pain and bloating. The nausea is finally subsiding. I haven't been able to keep much down (actually haven't tried) and I am just about 24 hours without retching. I am hoping this gets better soon so I feel better. Right now I don't miss food at all...I just want to feel better!!!
Please keep supporting me!!! Thanks all.

OK, so I am post-op day # 4 and it is going really slow. I have a lot of abdominal pain and bloating. The nausea is finally subsiding. I haven't been able to keep much down (actually haven't tried) and I am just about 24 hours without retching. I am hoping this gets better soon so I feel better. Right now I don't miss food at all...I just want to feel better!!!
Please keep supporting me!!! Thanks all.

Hello,
I am having surgery the same day. I'm nervous as well but am excited as well. Let's keep in touch.

I'm another October 6 surgery date. Here's to success for all of us!

I'm another October 6 surgery date. Here's to success for all of us!