DavidKT

Hi everyone, I had the sleeve done yesterday. It was a midday op, and I was able to get out and about by the evening. Walking is all good but my stamina has dropped significantly… so we all need to pace ourselves!

I don’t really have much pain, like what some of the others have posted here it’s more of the bloating sensation and tightness around the lungs from the insufflation of the tummy during the op. There’s significant referred pain to the shoulders as well from the diaphragm.

I’ve only dared to sip Water so far, and when I swallowed one of the painkiller tablets while I had a pretty bad wave of nausea but thankfully didn’t throw up. Warm water seems to help a lot more, and looking forward to clearing the leak tests so I can switch that to a peppermint tea.

Wishing everyone with surgery coming up all the very best! You’re not alone in this :)

It's my 64th Birthday today, I thank God for allowing me to wake up to another Birthday!!!!

Yesssss…. Congratulations 🎊 mine is it tomorrow 6/6

Awwwww - David, I sure am glad to see yo on the other side. Pleased things have gone well for you and that you are up and about - I know they try to get you up and about as soon as possible.

I had my surgery on 1st and am still doing ok. I too am pacing myself and can now drink almost the required minimum litre and a half of Water per day and am also getting better at getting in pureed Proteins. Went out for a longer walk today to get some banana's to puree with Protein yoghurt - it was a longer walk but i just rested up a little afterward. Getting stronger with each day.

For those of you having surgery on 6th - go on - you got this xx

So happy to hear the news and the fact that you are doing well. It gives me hope for the near future! Good night from the hospital bed! 😀

Hi guys. Well…,. I’ve had the bypass and have been out of theatre for a few hours now. No gas pain at all and I can now get up to use the bathroom without the nurse providing I take it a little slower (anaesthetic still a little present). I’m doing good guys - just now going to watch Netflix on my iPad. I’m also going to now brave taking tiny sips of Fluid for the first time 😘🤗

Hi June family - quick update. All good here. Not really in any pain to be honest. I know I’ve had something g done in the stomach area but I wouldn’t say it hurts if that makes sense. I can pretty much get in and out of bed but just slower. Should probably sip more Water but don’t really feel like it - i knew w I have to push myself. They gave me a liquid ibuprofen but I just couldn’t drink it as it tasted way too sweet. For those of you having your surgery on 2nd - good luck. You’re going to do just fine xxxx

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this forum and joined to find some support! I'm going for surgery on 5th of June and am trying to survive the full liquid pre-op phase now as well. All the best to everyone!