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Ps. Obviously the bite of pie was likely after a few bites of other carbs. And this was very early post op. But some people do dump severely. My aunt being one of them. May have to do with age or consistent non compliance. I don’t know.

Here’s what I’ll say: Having any of these surgeries is like becoming a parent. You don’t “get it” until you’re already in it. You can’t prepare enough. Everything’s different despite all your preparations. It’s an organic thing that you have to live out and there’s no quick fixes. No one can really advise you specifically bc each case is slightly different. Or drastically different. You just have to prioritize your hopes and make your choice and then live strong with it. It’s a no regrets business bc you can’t go back. Nothing is ever the same. But the payoff is worth it. IMO so far.

I just had my sleeve on 9/5/18 so I’m a month and 4 days out. This month has been difficult but it’s nothing I didn’t read about beforehand. Somehow the gerd/reflux took me by surprise bc I’d never had it before. I’ve been out on nexium for 90 days and everyday things get better. I have high hopes it is short term while healing, but it was a real struggle when I didn’t know what was going on. I chose sleeve bc I did not want severe dumping. I had seen others sweat and dump and even fall asleep in carb comas on holidays after just a bite of pie. I wanted nothing to do with that. It affects everyday life. GERD does as well but is treatable and (I’m hoping) temporary! I also did not want my intestines changed at all. Gastrointestinal system is so important I just preferred to leave it how God made it! My 2 cents from a fresh sleeve. I did not think I felt hunger at all but think maybe now some of my nausea was actual hunger. Keep in mind I was (and still am) figuring out how to meet protein and water goals. It is very difficult and during healing your body sorta takes over. You have to follow its lead. Good luck!

@frustr8 did they do a GI study? I had same problem and was having wild reflux. I’m on nexium now. Has helped a lot. Still have to eat very very slowly. They said some people just progress slower. Water makes me queasy. These are not issues I anticipated so it makes them more frustrating. Next step for me is dilation if I don’t improve significantly by 2 months. Also they had me on reglan which helped a lot.

My story is different than most. I’m 12 days post op. Was hospitalized on day 10/11 due to pain nausea and heartburn. I still can’t keep anything down. They’re saying it’s reflux so I’m praying it passes. I’m pretty miserable and barely drinking anything. Pain meds made it worse bc constipation but they did help me sleep at first.

I have struggled with pain on the left larger incision. The worst pain I’ve had has been from the heartburn and vomiting. I struggle to keep anything down. Just my experience. 9 days post op.

Dr told me it’s likely swelling and tough it out basically.

I am 9 days post op.

Wondering who really struggled with nausea vomiting or heartburn right after sleeve surgery. I am really having a hard time keeping anything down. Yes, I am following all the instructions, no I’m not consuming too much. I take 2 sips of water and then have a burning sensation rise in my throat that then makes me drool and I only find temporary relief if I am able to burp or vomit. Is this part of the process? I have tried OTC solutions such as gaviscon, emetrol, gas x.

Today was super rough. That’s all I’ve got to give right now.

My day 7 was less than stellar y’all. For starters I was woken up early and couldn’t go back to sleep bc it was just about an hour and a half before my pain med - right when everything starts hurting again and you really want to be sleeping. So I laid here for the time until medicine was due, took it and then crashed out and didn’t wake up until 2 hours later. This sounds great but my morning routine has been to wake up, take my pain medicine, pee and hopefully at least toot! Weigh myself. Then take a walk with a protein shake. So my whole fluids schedule was messed up and I just was not feeling well. I’d like to add that without a heating pad I could not have gotten through the last week so there’s a lifesaving tidbit for you. My afternoon medicine went down too quickly and with too much water somehow and I immediately had hideously painful heartburn accompanied with drooling and extreme pain. Staggered to the other room to find my husband who helped me by gently rubbing my back and helping me burp for like 20 minutes. It is hard to explain but it was a very trying ordeal. I started to wonder if I had pushed myself too hard yesterday and this was the price? I’m still not sure. I’m still trying to drink and am in bed but not asleep yet. Here’s hoping that tomorrow is much more manageable and that I don’t have any more setbacks! Regarding weight loss, I’m losing about a pound a day at this point. I was 242 day of surgery and 241 the next day when I got home so I didn’t gain any of the hospital weight I guess. My current weight as of this morning was 236. We’ll see what tomorrow holds. I was pooping sorta but have stopped and, like frustr8, welcome the poo fairy anytime!

@frustr8 ! I’m so sorry you jumped on the pain wagon but I still welcome you to the campfire. ❤️

I’m only 1 week post op. Losing a little over a pound a day. Lost 59 on my own before surgery. HW 301. SW 242. CW 236.

@mandy1013 the first couple days Home from the hospital were the hardest. No way am I getting anywhere near 64oz. But I am peeing multiple times a day, more so now that I’m able to keep more down. Day 2 I only had couple sips and my barium drink. Day 3 and 4 hardly anything more than the water for medicine. Day 5 I got serious about sipping and drank 38oz and was really excited. Day 6 (yesterday) was just under 50 and that included protein shakes as fluid. My goal yesterday was to add 8oz more than the day before. My stomach and throat were so swollen and tender there’s no way I could get more than a few sips early on. I gagged once right after taking medicine and threw up water but it was only a little and went away. It wasn’t like an event that kept on. I’ve had some serious pain and just have to pause and breathe. I found a sipping rhythm that works for me. Work on that and it will help you stay hydrated. I’ll keep posting updates!!

Y’all every day is getting easier and easier. I have learned a lot about swelling right after surgery. It makes it so much harder to take anything in. Swelling of the stomach and the throat as well. This has encouraged me to have patience. Today I doubled my fluids from yesterday and also doubled my protein. I am getting the hang of this!!! The heartburn still bothers me on occasion but is also subsiding significantly. I keep water in my hand almost all the time and this helps me remember to sip. Tomorrow is my last day with Rx pain medication. I have taken it and have needed it for incision pain. I have liquid acetaminophen standing by in case I need it down the road. This concludes day six post op for me!

I forgot she had bypass! Good call!

Feeling much better physically today then a mental/emotional bump in the road. Argued with my husband and it was a strange sensation to not eat my feelings. Instead I took a few laps around my kitchen island and drank some water sips. Crying hurts the big incision so I had to suck that up too. I am eager to get to a point where I can jog these feelings away. A title discouraged but I’ve survived worse!

@frustr8 wouldn’t you want a leak test?

Day 5 and I’m feeling a lot better. I am getting more hydration and am relieved to hear that the heartburn is normal. It is also subsiding a bit. I am really focusing today on water and protein and walking. Info and encouragement from these forums has helped me with a lot of the stuff I’ve been struggling with. I am so grateful. Just got back from a walk. Gonna rest now!

Y’all this has helped me so much! I feel like a new person today with so much more confidence to drink more. I really appreciate those of you who took time to answer me.

Thanks everyone. I think I have been very anxious and hesitant and this gives me solid safe numbers to shoot for. I appreciate the advice!

Ya I’m way short of that. I get heartburn easily. Maybe it’s just still early for me.

I am 4 days post op. Still trying to get the hang of sipping etc. practically speaking how long should I wait between sips to maximize my fluids? I have found that 2 tiny sips in a row works but then I don’t know when to do it again. I want to stay hydrated and establish some normalcy but I need a routine. Any advice is appreciated.

I was released from the hospital on 9/6. I just don’t know how to change the title!

Day 4 after surgery. Really struggling with heart burn and getting any fluids in. Trying to be more scheduled about it now but it’s tough. Just had about 4 teaspoons of thinned mashed potatoes. They tasted great but I could not even touch the recommended 1-2 tablespoons. I have lost another pound. I would say first week post op is harder than clear liquid preop. Mostly bc I’m dealing with this heartburn issue.