KKetch

I've been using the Patches since about a month out from my VSG, and my labs have been great. I've had a vit D deficiency and an Iron deficiency for years, I corrected the Iron issue pre-op but was still D deficient even on oral supplementation. It's now in normal range on the Patches, for the first time in 10 years. And I live in the Pacific Northwest, so it's not sun exposure that's doing it!

If doctors/surgeons told patients how rough the aftermath of most surgeries are on people no one would ever have surgery. I don't say this to put down doctors or surgery or to be discouraging to patients. But surgery and having one's flesh cut, organs removed or bones mended is painful and takes a lot out of us to just go through the healing process. I had a low grade fever too. That is not unusual considering the trauma our bodies have been through. Keep an eye on the point of fever your doctor told you to call for. Mine cut off was 101.5. I, fortunately never got that high.

I questioned what I'd done to myself more than once the first week or so. I'm 32 days post op today and just now am feeling physically stronger and more able to cope with what I've chosen to have done to myself.
But do I feel it was worth it.... WITHOUT RESERVATION ABSOLUTELY!!! You will get there too! Take good care of yourselves and don't hesitate to contact your doctors and nurse's. They are here to help you!

I hope my opinion is helpful to you. May God bless you and keep 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.