jessmarie0122

Hang in there bright eyes! I posted a very similar post days ago because i was really feeling AWFUL! http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/359611-post-op-day-two-help/ I had lots of people reply they had a similar feeling. i had surgery on the 20th and yesterday (one week) I went for a walk outside for 30 minutes I am able to get down more, I'm off pain meds, gas meds, no nausea meds. Now of course we are all different and have different levels of tolerance to those things, but you WILL feel better soon! I wouldn't have thought so. I was thinking there was no way I'd feel like going back to work, now I feel like I'll be ready Hope you are feeling better today. *hug*

A whole lot of awesomeness in this thread.
Amazing results. Truly amazing.

It's hard not to question it when it's such a drastic change in our lives. I started to guzzle Water today while watching tv and not thinking about it. I freaked out. Luckily I caught myself right away. I went to costco today and the whole place smelled like blueberry muffins and I still have another week before I move to puréed foods. I am starting to notice little changes in my body so that's exciting. I looked at an ad today and actually allowed myself to browse through the clothes that aren't plus sized. There are sacrifices with this decision but I'm excited about the rewards we can do this. This site means so much to me. I feel like it's a place where I fit in when that hasn't always been the case in my life. Thank you so much to all of you and your stories ❤️

I know what you mean, I'm still getting tired pretty easy and my head hunger is really getting me. I feel like I'm so so hungry, and then to sit down with something and have to really make sure I go slow. And I can't get in anywhere near what my mind thought I would. Now I'm full after eating, but it's hard to block out my mind and listen to my new baby stomach!
Jello got old really quick, as well as chicken broth. Today I cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, then mixed the chicken breast, the broth from it with Campbell's cream of chicken Soup and put that into my nutra ninja. Added just a little chicken broth to make sure it was my doctors suggested "sippy and drippy" and it was really good. I know the cream Soups aren't the most healthy but I just wanted some flavor!!!! I ate it slow, made sure to "chew" any little pieces of chicken that were left, and I didn't have that "ugh" feeling after. It's really hard sticking with the stage so I've tried all sorts of things. Also got Campbell's vegetable soup and ground it up to no chunks and it was good.
Hang in there brighteyes! You are not alone!!!!

Right there with you. I'm 10 days out and can't get pizza and steak off my mind.

I just got back from my doctor's office where I talked this through with her at length. She said because the sleeve is a restrictive procedure only, you don't have to worry about it not getting absorbed by the body. She does recommend using a barrier method (condoms, or switch to nuva-ring) for 3 months. Gastric bypass patients are told to use the barrier method for good because of the absorption issues.

@@jessmarie0122 I had issues with the Isopure as well. I made up my own concoction to get the liquid and Protein down.
Mix:
8oz of the clear isopure ready to drink
8oz of matching color of Gatorade or Powerade Zero
8 oz of Water
It gives you flavor, Protein and liquids all in one plus it isn't chalky. I would drink one of those every day for the first month or two.

I'm better but still not getting in the complete liquid goal or Protein goal. My dr office said that was normal, to just set small goals. Even if it's just to add half and ounce every other hour of Water. And from what I can tell, few people start out meeting these goals. I did go to the ER on the 5th day. I didn't feel bad but I wanted to make sure I wasn't getting too dehydrated. I have really struggled with the protein. The powdered shakes have all tasted awful. I also tried the Isopure drinks and they were too chalky. The only shake I can tolerate is the GNC total lean in the chocolate ready to drink bottles. A lot of the shakes (muscle milk, nectar, Bariatric advantage) they all tasted SO sweet!!!! I did however blend some van camps chili this afternoon. Got a good bit of protein. And it was so good. I little less bland that the chicken broth and blended Soups I've had. Another thing that was good and felt nice on my tummy was blended oatmeal. I'm really tired of the liquids thing but I keep trying different things to try to keep a variety. sugar free Jello, applesauce, I also purchased some of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QZBEFU/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 they have been great! They have measurement lines (also come in a 2 oz cup) they are BPA free so perfect to go from fridge or freezer to microwave and I know when I get to two ounces and can put a lid on it and come back to it later. Sorry for such a long post!!

Thank you so much it really helps to talk with people who understand what you're going through... After my rant about Olive Garden I was swearing I would never put myself through skin surgery (jumping the gun i know) but we'll see... Once the pain starts to go away you're more open to possibilities lol

it is so good to hear it gets better! thanks for the tips, jessmarie0122

Everyone says walking helps with gas. It didnt help me at all...i used gas x strips like a drug addict.

I hear you my surgery was on the 19th and it's like you're saying exactly what I'm feeling I'm just sitting here regretting everything GOD bless you and everybody going through this.

I was also sleeved on 20th. I hope you are feeling much better. I have to admit I've had a remarkably easy 4 days. Only blip has been a 2 hour bathroom episode yesterday but with success so was worth it! Pain killer, anaesthetic and immobility are a real recipe for Constipation. I need to up my fluids, just don't seem to be enough hours in the day! Am scared I'm in a honeymoon period so by no means complacent! Do hope you soon feel a lot better xx

Oh gosh! To all of you struggling a few days out, just know that it gets better. Everything you are going through is perfectly normal and reasonable! I think the ones that come through this "feeling great" are more rare than it seems. You just had MAJOR surgery and I can tell you after having a LOT of major surgery in my life that Day 2-3 are the worst. (Even drs will tell you that.) So just hang in there. Rest. Your body needs it. When you are awake, sip and walk and DO NOT BE AFRAID to take that pain med. It does taste bad but it is only seconds. Just take it. You might try a heating pad (or even ice pack - I did both) on your stomach. You are supposed to work up to 64 oz so do not fret if you are only getting in 30 oz (and know that your Protein shake DOES count towards Fluid goals). I promise it does get better. It might not necessarily be an upward trajectory of better. It could be good some days and then not some days but I promise you that when you look back at this post in 2 or 3 months, you will smile ear to ear and this will be a distant memory. Hang in there!! You just have to get through the beginning.

I had my sleeve on 1/21. My doctor has me drinking 15ml every 10 minutes for 2 weeks. I haven't had any nausea or committing bi hope you feel better soon.

My docs goal for Water for me was 30 oz. I struggled getting that. There is nothing wrong with sleeping. Your body is healing. Get your walking in..... Energy breeds energy. For goodness sake take your pain meds. Nothing wrong with that. I had not a single negative issue. I took my pain meds till I ran out. A lot of people refuse to take them. I'm not sure why but I sure as hell didn't want to hurt so I took them every four hours as prescribed. I did sleep a lot. I had no pain and felt really good.

Fluids are tough to get in...esp Protein. But once you get them in, it keeps your BP and temperature down. You can do it! Just focus on what you can stomach. For me Popsicles and apple juice are everything. Day 2 before being discharged from the hospital my nutritionist advised that my goal was 48-64oz a day, and that the closer to 64 I can get, the better.
@@cindyw41 - I got my sleeve done on the 15th and started my period about 48-hours before surgery, and now on day 9 it's still going. It sucks! But super glad to know I'm not the only one.

I, too had my sleeve on the 20th. Day 3 is treating me well. I was finally able to get in all my Protein and water/liquid requirements. In fact, it seems my biggest struggle now is not gulping and keeping from daydreaming of the upcoming soft foods. I am SO HUNGRY! I'm beginning to wonder if they pulled out enough of my stomach. The doc told me that I would only be able to consume about 2.5 oz. at a time. But I can tell you that I can polish off my 10 oz. Protein shake relatively quickly.
I still do fell some pain- usually in the middle of the night the last couple nights. I just take my meds and it relieves the pain and puts me right to sleep.

I am on day 5 and can promise day 4 is a major turning point!

I was sleeved on the 20th as well. This is day 3 for me. I was miserable to and instantly thought what did I do to myself. I do feel better today but I am no where near meeting my liquid and Protein goals. Gas spasms in stomach are lessening and are not as strong as they were. I can't use my cpap cause it causes me to have more gas. Still hoping each day I feel stronger. I am more awake today. I to thought I would be one to handle this easily but boy was I wrong!!

I felt the same way , I felt trouble the first few days. But I felt so much better on day 4 . If your still taking pain meds, that is probably why your sleeping so much. It does get better!

@@jessmarie - I'm in the same boat as you. I had my sleeve on the 19th and after all the reading I did beforehand I was convinced I would be one of those "no issues at all with recovery".
Boy was I wrong. Broke down and cried to my sister yesterday. Want to give it time before I say I regret it, but it's much harder than I anticipated. I remember people saying they were having trouble getting all their fluids down and thinking "how hard can it be?" I was used to drinking over a gallon of Water a day.
My abdomen is in pain. I feel gassy & constipated. I'm lucky if I get 40 oz of liquid in. I bought Protein Jello from the hospital and the thought of them makes me want to gag. I'm praying it gets better real soon. I quit the heavy duty pain meds cause that's adding to my constipated feelings.
I clearly am not in control of this vehicle but I'm buckled up and hope the trip gets easier REAL SOON!

I had my surgery the 18th, so I am 5 days out and already feeling much better. Still working toward Fluid and Protein goals but pain is much better and swallowing/drinking is easier. I had a rough first few days buy it gets a little easier every day.

I started the day of my surgery.. I slept A LOT the first few days. Being tired is normal after major surgery. Your body is healing.
Actually you may be drinking too much if you're getting 40oz on day two post op. You're suppose to gradually get there. I wasn't drinking that much till maybe day 6ish. The fluids from the hospital helps you not get dehydrated. My surgeon gave me extra just in case.
Rest, drink, eat Popsicles. Repeat. It does get better. My period is still lingering, like day 12 ???? so be prepared for it to be wacky..

It does get better with each passing day. I did not start to feel semi normal until day seven. I know you are tired but walking really helps with the gas pain. 40 ounces is not too bad for day two. You may want to try the chicken Soup flavored Protein I found the warmth of the soup help my tummy.