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I would definitely try and keep them uncovered but if you must make sure your using non stick gauze pads so it wont pull off the scab where it has clotted
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I would absolutely contact my surgeon and find out if they have any recommendations.
I found a Bandade product specifically for wounds that need to breath and stay dry....I think it was a 2"x3" super absorbent pad that actually breaths and won't stick. I taped it lightly with breathable paper tape. In addition I pulled the incisions together with small butterfly closures. It really helped.
Good luck :-)

Get some gauze from Walgreens and tape over it. The meshy kind of gauze you get at the hospital is going to stick to the wound, it heals into the mesh. You want something more like a pad, with some absorbency but so that it won't stick.
Now, if you are seeing halos of yellow/greenish color on the bandages and see anything yellowish if you press on the areas around the wound, or notice that there's a lot of redness around the wounds, you have infections and that is why you're not healing. Surgeons don't like to report infections in incisions because it's technically a complication, and it has to be reported. Nobody wants it on their record. So you may want to see your primary care physician about it, to get satisfaction...but I'd go have them looked at, ASAP. You should be scabbed over by now, as long as your Protein intake has been up to snuff.

I didn't get staples but glue instead. My incisions didn't start leaking after about 5 days or so. I'm 20 days out of surgery and my incisions still ooze a little and will for another few weeks. That's what my surgeon told me at least. They recommended just letting the wounds air out and clean & dry them twice a day. Bandage when necessary but change the dressing every 1-2 hours to avoid the scabs sticking to the dressing. Hope this helps and best of luck on your healthy journey!

I didn't get staples but glue instead. My incisions didn't start leaking after about 5 days or so. I'm 20 days out of surgery and my incisions still ooze a little and will for another few weeks. That's what my surgeon told me at least. They recommended just letting the wounds air out and clean & dry them twice a day. Bandage when necessary but change the dressing every 1-2 hours to avoid the scabs sticking to the dressing. Hope this helps and best of luck on your healthy journey!

If you're still on pain medication it will counteract your ability to have a natural bowel movement. Miralax will help with balancing out the pain med problem
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The anesthesia really messes with our heads for a while after surgery. Take that into consideration as well
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I can already see the weight loss
Feels great ! Day 14 ! How's everyone doing ?
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Sounds like it could be gas pains. Try taking Gas-X strips to help relieve the pain. @@Bufflehead is right with cold liquids; room temp drinks are best. The first two days are tough, it gets easier
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Gas-x strips were my lifesaver. Take your pain meds. And walk,walk,walk...

Gas x strips pain meds sleeping in an upright position works swell I'm about six weeks out
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This is all helpful; thank you very much. As the date nears I'm sure I'll have my ups & downs but def feel good about it all right now. Thanks again, and I wish everyone happy health and bright futures!
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I'm on the 26th. I'm on day twelve of my surgeon-recommended liquid diet and dropped 14 lbs so far. Best of luck!
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My husband and I Both had hernias repaired. It is pretty common. My husband has had a second hernia repair outpatient since the sleeve. My sleeve surgery stay was 8 hours outpatient. I honestly felt they might not have sleeved me!

My RNY was the first surgery I ever had in my entire life. And like you I was very concerned about the residual pain. As it turned out all my worries were for nothing. Sometimes I even thought there must be some mistake, maybe they didn't do the surgery after all, because I felt so good.
But the bottom line is all you can really do in preparation is to go in expecting the worst, and hope for the best. I was very lucky and I hope you are too. Good luck!

I'm on day 1post op. I'm having a tough time. I also had a hernia . Thinking it's more the hernia that anything else. .
Good luck and you will do fine.. pain is only temporary
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At age 67, my husband and I were sleeved. I took one pain pill at home. I rested, I remember NO lifting, but I was walking slowly, and shopping within a couple days. I do remember the uncomfortable shoulder pain that did not require a pain pill. The fear of the unknown is worse than anything. We did great and never even told my husbands 33 yo son we had surgery. We kept it to ourselves, to this day. It has changed our life tremendously and it will be the best thing you ever do for yourself!

I have the same surgery day as you
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@@ineffably_yb Walking...most of the pain associated with surgery is from the gas they use to expand your abdomen during the operation. Moving around and walking is the best to get rid of that. Some people have very little pain so don't worry about it too much. You will probably be sore - some people sleep upright in a recliner for a while post-op. Just take it easy, take your pain meds as prescribed (don't miss a dose even if you think you feel better - it's difficult to get caught back up once you're in pain). Good luck - I'm a few weeks behind you and can't wait for it to be done!

I'm a little less than a week from surgery (9/26) and while anxious but excited I'm worry about post-op pain more than anything. Besides meds, what are some best practices to minimize pain & discomfort?
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