kimmie kim

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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

Hi my surgery date is Feb 15th and I am curious if I can only drink Protein shakes and Water on my 2 week liquid diet or can I have sugar free Jello and sugar free power aid.I just wanted to get some feedback as I have heard mixed opinions on this.I meet with my doctor in a week to go over what he wants me to do but I want to be able to ask if I can include anything else.Thank you. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I just had my first meeting with my doctor today and I also have Heath care partners.He told me I have a checklist to complete with meetings and a few other appointments.he said when I get that done it would be about 2 months until he can do the surgery.I know every doc is different but he moves pretty quick if you get the footwork done fast. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I have my first meeting with my doctor on November 14th how long after the first visit does it usually take to get the surgery?I understand it probably varies for each person but I'm just looking for an average wait time.thank you Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you I hope it goes by fast I am so excited and I just want everything to work out Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for the heads up! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App