kimmie kim

Is it internal and does it feel like a blow torch is going off inside you for a few seconds?

From day 1 after surgery gastric sleeve I have this extreme pain on my left side about 2 inches from my belly button.it feels like a blow torch is going off in my stomach for a few sec then goes away.it only happens when I try and sit up bend down or cough.I called the doc office and they said it doesn't sound like it's related to the surgery but I know it is because it was not there before.please tell me this is normal and I just need to wait it out.Other then that I feel totally fine.please help!

I was also sleeved on the 15th and I was definitely not prepared for the pain I have been experiencing.yesterday was the worst felt like I was hit by a mac truck.i was told to walk alot to relieve the gas pains and I am definitely feeling better right now.i still have alot of pain where he removed My stomach.as for keeping liquid down I am not having any problems with that but after a couple of seconds after I drink I get a really crampy feeling in my stomach for a few seconds.I hope you feel better soon.

I forgot about the gas x strips thank you for reminding me!

He sent me home with a written prescription for oxycodone but we couldn't fill it because my insurance didn't cover it so I ended up taking Tylenol with codine that didn't work.i have a high pain tolerance so it's hard to find meds that help me with pain.this is unbearable.

*Post op

Someone please help!!I left the hospital yesterday at 5:00 pm and around 10:00 pm all the pain kicked in.Why did I not read about how painful this process was I had no idea it was going to be this painful of a recovery . Seriously please tell me it gets better I am having major regret and I'm not trying to freak anyone out but this is no joke I feel so horrible.

Awsome good luck we should keep in touch!

Thank you guys I just packed chapstick and the pillow and blanket are a great idea those are going with me.

Awsome sleep mask is a great idea thank you!when is your date?

Hi all I am packing my bag for surgery tomorrow and wanted to ask if there is anything I must have that really helped you on your hospital stay.i have gas x strips,robe,ear plugs,and slippers.any other suggestions?thank you.

When I found out I got approved for the Sleeve in October that was a life changing moment and decided Nov 1st would be my last day smoking and I quit cold turkey.I just had my mind made up I want a healthy lifestyle and this surgery being approved was a gift for a new life.Also the thought of blood clots really freaked me out.If you put your mind to it you can do I had smoked a pack a day for the last 20 years.You can do it! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I have smoked a pack a day for the last 20 years.Once I found out in October that I was accepted to get the sleeve.I read how dangerous it is to be a smoker and have surgery.When I saw the word blood clots it freaked me out enough to quit.I quit cold turkey on November 1st and it is now Jan 17th and I have not cheated once!I never thought I could do it but I did and you can too mind over matter. Just remember how unsafe it is for you during a surgery to be a smoker.Surgery Date Feb 15 2017 Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Surgery date Feb 15th 38 years old california Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for Feb 15th also we should keep in touch Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App