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You should contact your surgeon, that would seem to indicate a reaction to one of the meds they put you on. I’m not a doctor though. I had itchy skin where my incisions were healing but no rash. I would definitely have it checked out. Hang in there!

I had mine on a Monday, and went back Friday. (Desk job) I managed on Tylenol, didn’t need my narcotics. I felt a little tired, but managed well enough. So if you have complications it might be different, but you should be okay. I returned to my second job after 2 weeks (waiting tables) but felt pretty drained pulling 14-16 hour days that week. It’s fine now 4 weeks post op. Good luck! Wishing you smooth procedure, and speedy recovery.

Good luck girl!! Wishing you easy procedure and quick recovery!! Welcome to the losers bench!! ☺️

My surgeon encouraged me to drink as much as I could, but said the first week or 2 that’s really normal. Our stomach tissue is very swollen after surgery. Less than 20 oz will lead to quick dehydration. I just was home watching tv the first week. So every time a commercial came on I would make myself sip. Set a timer if you have to. It does get easier each day, the first few are the roughest. You’ve got this!! I’m finally to purées and it feels like heaven after liquid for so long. Hang in there!

Congrats on the weight loss!! Yay!! I’ve been on puréed for a week, the first few days were difficult. Seemed like I had to burp with every bite. Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s gotten a little easier every day. Our stomach tissue is still a bit swollen, but we are a little more healed each day. I actually was able to eat a little than 1/4c cream soup for lunch today with no issues. But still finding certain things aren’t working like cottage cheese. Keep thinning until whatever agrees with you. You’re doing great!! You got this!!

Yes!!! This!!! I work a full time job, which I went back to the week after surgery. I was sleeved on the 8th, and back on the 15th. I’m at a desk but up and down quite a bit helping up on the retail side. However this week I started back to my second job of waiting tables. I felt so lightheaded, I had to go outside a few minutes and put my head between my knees. My pulse according to my Fitbit was 161! I had 16,000 steps at that point in the day as well. My pulse has been running slightly high in the upper 80’s-90’s since surgery. I asked my surgeon, they said it’s normal if you aren’t drinking as much as you did preOp. Your body feels dehydrated. PreOp I drank 80-100oz water a day. 60 is still a bit of a struggle. I’m going back to wait tables tonight, after I get off from my day job. Really hope it’s better. I’m taking protein to drink during my shift, the water didn’t cut it Monday. Wish I worked somewhere that we had sick leave 😕. But yes, I’m constantly exhausted!! Hang in there, I hear it gets better!

Hey BeautifuldayMonster!! So happy to hear about your progress. Sounds like you’re doing awesome!! It really is liberating to feel in control again, isn’t it??? ☺️

UPDATE: had my first post op appt today. I was sleeved 4/8. Surgery weight was 225, today was 210. Down 15lbs. The body analysis shows that was mainly fluid loss, but doctor said that’s normal. He cleared me to start purées stage Saturday. Never in my life have I ever looked so forward to mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs!! 1 more day of liquid. Water still a struggle. I used to drink 80-100 ounces a day, now 40-50 is about all I can manage on top of the protein shakes, broth and yogurt. My doctor said it will get easier in a couple more weeks when the stomach swelling goes down. Hope you all are doing well on your journey. Feel free to ask me anything! Thanks for all your support!!! 😘

Good Luck today Jon!! You got this!! ☺️ I was fine until I walked into the OR then the tears started. But once I laid on the table, I was out and really don’t remember until I was in my room that afternoon. It honestly was not awesome the first day or two, but 9 days post op and I’m feeling more normal everyday. Back to normal life already. I don’t regret it, nor will you!! See you on the losers bench!!!

Did you figure out what’s causing it?? Looks like a medication reaction....I’d call your doctors office

Hi @Flintstones I’ve had incisions in the past covered with steristrips. You can shower in them, just don’t pick at them or scrub them, they will fall off in a couple weeks on their own. When they’d start to fall off, I would just trim the edges off that had released.

I second this, I was told I could shower, just not scrub the incisions. Pat dry, I’ve showered each day since Wednesday and haven’t had any issues so far. I just keep my back to the water stream and let the water just kinda run down my front. I just soap above and below and let it rinse off. My incisions are stitched internally and glued. Hope that helps!

It’ll happen! I’m down 13# already since Monday. You got this!!! The little changes are noticeable right away, I haven’t had any edema since surgery day. Woohoo!! Each day the drinking gets a bit easier. You’re doing great....keep it up!!! ❤️

Thank you for all your support Monster!! Wishing you the best as you continue your recovery. Love all your honesty and positivity!! Please pop in from time to time, let us know how you’re doing!! 😘

Good luck!! You’ve got this!! See you on the losers bench ☺️ prayers for smooth procedure and speedy recovery!!

Good luck @LabGoddess, you got this!! Sending prayers and good vibes your way for smooth procedure & quick recovery!! ☺️

Thank you @TheFlintstones, been thinking about you too. I feel like I’ve turned a small corner tonight. I managed some chicken broth tonight and a bottle of protein water. It tasted so good. Gas pains are subsiding. Still waiting for BM, will try milk of magnesia tomorrow if nothing has happened. Hope everything is coming along nicely for you as well. Love all the support I’m finding here. Appreciate you!! ❤️☺️

Yaaaaasss this!!! I’m still struggling to get in enough fluid today. I just don’t want to end up needing IV fluids. I’ve been trying to take a sip every time a commercial comes on. So weird not to be “starving”. I did manage a shower today, that felt great. Cheers...Keep drinking my friend!!

Good luck tomorrow, I will say the first few days have been kinda rough, but it’s been better today than yesterday for sure. If I can do this (I’m a giant wuss) you can do this!! Sending prayers & good thoughts for you tomorrow!! ☺️

They put a nausea patch behind my ear. They told me they’d remove it if I had trouble urinating. Supposedly it can cause water retention. If you have that you might want to remove it. Hope you’re feeling better! I’m still trying to get my water in for the day. Never realized how big the bottle was, lol.

Congrats, I was just discharged from hospital. Super sore & kinda tired. Walking & water helps

Good luck!! They just discharged me, you’ve got this!! See you on the loser bench!! ☺️

Good luck tomorrow sleevers, I’m pulling for you. ☺️

I survived today, just still groggy & super sore. Good luck those going tomorrow! See you on losers bench ☺️

Here we go! My mom is driving me to check into hospital tonight. (Hubs has to fly out this AM for work for the next 4 weeks) Surgery in the AM, nerves have subsided today. Ready to get this new chapter started! Good luck tomorrow & this week fellow sleevers having your surgeries. We got this thing!!