BamaNurse

*Update* The debridement went great. I had no pain. Still having to pack it and it's still draining. It's going to take some time to heal but I'm glad there were no further complications. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who has learned to help me do the packing every day.

@@itstimealready I can gulp water too. I'm 2 and a half weeks out. Still having trouble getting much food in. And have to take protein shakes really slow or I get sick. Kinda weird.

I am a little over 2 weeks post op and I have had pain right in the middle of my back. It lasts for several hours. Both times I have experienced the pain was right after eating some deli sliced turkey breast. My surgeon cleared me to eat what I can tolerate. Apparently, the turkey ain't working. It goes away after a while but I am miserable for several hours. I had myself convinced that I have a leak earlier today. But I'm not having any fever, abdominal pain or nausea. Just the chest pain.

I am 2 weeks post op and everything had been going great. A couple days ago I went for a walk and really pushed myself. After I got home the area above my belly button started becoming hard, red and warm to the touch. By that afternoon it was bad and there was a soft area in my belly button that wasn't there before. I called the surgeon and told her that I believed I had an infection. She called in some antibiotics and it began to look a little better. I had my 2 weeks check up with her yesterday. Apparently, I have a seroma where the incision/hernia repair is. After getting home from her office it burst. So much fluid came out! Now I have to go back tomorrow so she can debride/remove some of the skin that is now hanging from my belly button. I'm so scared! Hoping it will not be too bad. Anyone else have a horror story like this?

I'm willing to try anything right now. Going back to the surgeon tomorrow for my check up. She sells unjury out of her office.

Yeah, I don't think my will power would have been that great. I have a hard time watching my family eat meals. My hat is off to you.

@@rhino420 Please let me know how they are. Been looking in to getting some.

@@wright616 I may have to try those.

I have been drinking Premier protein shakes since my surgery on 10/28. They have recently started causing really bad nausea. Anyone have any suggestions on alternatives?

I had surgery the same day. I rarely feel hungry. Still having issues finding things that agree with me. Just started trying pureed foods yesterday. Some days I feel better than others. I am gradually increasing the amount of walking I do daily. I had a hernia repair along with my sleeve so I'm still having some pain. Glad to hear from somebody else!

I love eggs and would eat them all the time. Unfortunately my body just doesn't like them as much as I do. I tried one earlier today and I'm still paying for it now. So, no more eggs for me.

After having my gall bladder removed 15 years ago I have had issues eating eggs. They cause really bad stomach pain for a whole day. I have had some trepidations about trying them since my sleeve. I figured I might as well get it over with and eat one. I will let everyone know how it goes. Has anyone else had this issue?

@@WildGrits Most folks are back within a week according to my surgeon. I had a hernia repair at the same time as my sleeve so I had to take 2 weeks. Still not quite sure I'm ready to go back. I'm a nurse but I don't work on a crazy, hectic floor. I work 3 on, one off and 3 on. Not sure I will be ready to do that stretch quite yet.

I plan to go back next week. I will be 2 weeks post op. I think I am gonna ask the surgeon if I can take a couple extra days. These drains are still hitting me. Having one today.

I'm a week out today. I have been getting my water in just fine but the protein shakes feel like a brick sitting in my stomach. I'm getting at least one in per day anyway. I mix unflavored protein powder with my soups and broths to make up for the rest. I still use a 1 oz medicine cup to drink my water. I don't feel as overwhelmed by a huge bottle that way. I know it's hard but you have to find ways to get your liquids and protein in.