katie09/21/2016

Today is a little bit better. I can't take the Vitamins I bought. I found a sample packages of Bariatric fusion softchews and I can tolerate that much better. Sipping Water isn't going so well. I've managed to sip 1/2 of a Protein shake. Hopefully I can get more in.
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I feel your pain! I had surgery Tuesday so I am 2 days post. Every sip hurts. I just think your pain control is much better in the hospital!
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How are this week's patients feeling today?
I am very very tired. Distressed by the drain but starting to get used to it. My external staples hurt today a bit but otherwise the pain has been minimal. I've been taking the anti-nausea and Tylenol and Prevacid but otherwise nothing. Was told to stay off Vitamins for a couple more weeks and am not wearing a belt.
Hitting my current goals of walking for 15-20 mins three times a day and drinking 36 oz of G2 and Water.
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Yes don't trust a fart. That's already gotten me. Praise Jesus I was at home.

Thanks for all the information my surgery is on Monday. Questions did anyone have to wear a belt and are you taking Vitamins already ?
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I was told not to trust a fart for the first 10 days.
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Ok now I have weird squirty #2s - sorry for the TMI. I'm guessing it's from the anesthesia but YUCK
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I'm 5 weeks post op and feel terrific.....although still get tired more easily. I think by week two I was feeling pretty good....not back to my normal but pretty good just the same. My energy level is increasing steadily and I really do feel good.

I was sleeved on Monday also with a hiatal hernia repair. Just having a hard time with cramping and getting in fluids. I am probably up to12 to 14 ozs so far as it irritates my stomach when I drink. I have to walk immediately after to help with the gas. No pain meds today yet, so that was plus, only the gas drops. Step by step and sip by sip!
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I also had surgery on Monday and I feel pretty good. So it could be as soon as tomorrow for you! Everyone says it for a reason, keep walking and sipping, makes all the difference. Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks guys! I did stop the Norco because it was hard to swallow and hurt alot. Even small sip of Water is difficult to say the least. I don't feel nauseous which is great. I now this is temporary but it just sucks
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Sorry to hear - I was also sleeved on Monday. Home from the hospital today and I'm feeling ok. However, I just found out I can't get my drain removed until next Weds - I hate that! Good luck to you.
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Reading your post makes me feel better. I'm 6days post and I'm in the same boat. Pain to my right side.. I don't like pain medication but today I was bummed and needed. However I was able to walk in the grocery today and it felt good. I'm keeping hope alive!!
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Every day should bring a small amount of improvement, although it might not be readily apparent to you right now. But before you know it you'll begin feeling more like yourself. You're going to be tired for quite awhile though.
Follow your post op instructions, get plenty of rest, and you'll be fine. Good luck!

I felt like crap the first week. I even felt regret, which from what I understand is not unusual, but that feeling goes away. 2 weeks was the turning point although with every new day I felt a little better. The day right after surgery was the worst for me personally.
Just hang in there. You'll be amazed at the difference 2 weeks out which is where I am right now. I can't wait to see what I'll feel like at 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks and by Halloween.

I'm 3 weeks out and have to agree somewhere around day 5 or 6 I felt alot better. I still don't feel "normal". When I get tired, I get "omg I have to lay down RIGHT NOW" tired and sometimes it hits me at odd times.
Hang in there and best wishes to you on your recovery. It absolutely gets better.

I'm right there with you. This is my third day. My surgery was Monday. I feel pretty bad I'm wondering when it gets better. I can't tell if I'm hungry or not hungry. Or thirsty or not. It's all just confusing right now.
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I'm 14 days out and day 10 was my tipping point. I'm still on all Clear liquids, so I'm a bit hungry (or I think I am). But feeling pretty good.
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I'm having the same problem. I'm still in quite a bit of pain. I'm 9 days post op and I thought by now I'd feel much better. I'm at my follow up appt so I'll discuss this with the Dr. On a good note, I lost 8 lbs. Don't know if that's good or bad tho...feel better.
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The first week was hard, but by about day 6 or 7 I started to feel a little better and was able to start walking everyday. As far as feeling "normal", that took some time. After the first month or so I started to feel like myself again. Hang in there, you are doing great. Your body has been through some trauma and needs to heal and rest. Keep as hydrated as possible, this will help. I have zero regrets except I wish I had done it 10 years ago.....good luck to you!

Day 6 was my turning point.....on day 6 I felt normal again. Everyone is different of course so just rest....but do get up and walk as much as you can. That will help speed your recovery......and of course keep sipping.

@@busybeebug Take your pain meds as prescribed - even if you think you feel better - once the pain pills wear off - it's very hard to catch back up to the pain. Just keep walking to get rid of the gas - sip to get in your fluids and rest when you're not walking. Hang in there!

I feel and look like death warmed over. Had surgery Monday with also repaired a hiatal hernia which I did know I had. I just want to cry. But that hurts I know it's only temporary but when did you feel betterish.
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Oh, mine is in capsule form and it is quite easy to get down. I would never mess with adjusting dosage or trying to wean off it (without a dr's care) especially right now. Besides, I tried months ago and decided just to stay on it. My body has been through enough! Thanks for caring enough to mention this, though. In the future I will talk to my GP about it, but only once I am good and healed from this. I can't take any more shocks to my system.

I was the opposite. I live alone and I enjoyed my hospital stay. It was nice having people come in and care for me and get that attention. When I gained weight, I shut myself off and don't have a lot of friends. Now that I am thinner, that doesn't change the fact I still don't have anybody. I never really ate food emotionally but more out of boredom. I still haven't found a desire to eat.