August Sleevers

[AJW 18]

Are you sick from germs or sick from the surgery's aftermath? I had one really bad day on about day 4 post op; day 5 was a lot better. Apparently your throat is your weak link, sorry to hear it hurts. Rest and all will get better soon.

I got super sick last night and today. It's really hard to swallow, kindof like strep throat. I use to get it a lot when I was a "kid". I think the stress of everything finally is catching up to me. It's been one week since I had VSG. I'm wrapped up in VICKS and hoping that by tomorrow, I can finally get on some full liquids.

[ADNK 0]

Well.. I;m sleeved, I;m in the hospital and just found out that I have to hang out until they can be absolutely sue that a shadow they saw was just an "out-pouching" and not a leak. They're talking Monday. I feel ok except for the gas.

[AJW 18]

I'm praying for you and hoping for the best too. Get your rest and don't be afraid to ask for pain meds or whatever meds as you need them. The next 5 days will be iffy, but after that it gets better. It's probably NOT a leak, but doctors always go to the worst case scenario immediately; just keep that in mind.:lol0:

Well.. I;m sleeved, I;m in the hospital and just found out that I have to hang out until they can be absolutely sue that a shadow they saw was just an "out-pouching" and not a leak. They're talking Monday. I feel ok except for the gas.

[meowmeow 3]

Has anyone experienced a "fuzzy tongue"? I'm on mt first day of full liquids and my tongue feels weird.

It's like cat hair on it! Also it's white vs pink

help!!!!

[AJW 18]

Yes, kitty, perfectly normal. It too will pass.:lol0:

Has anyone experienced a "fuzzy tongue"? I'm on mt first day of full liquids and my tongue feels weird.

It's like cat hair on it! Also it's white vs pink

help!!!!

[ADNK 0]

Thanks for the good wishes. The Doc came in today and said "You don't LOOK like someone with a leak.".. So that was good to hear. I'm gassy, nauseous & sore.. but aside from that, I feel pretty good. Thank heavens for my little netbook, or I'd be going stir crazy.

So my main activity is pacing the halls & burping.

[DownInSocal 12]

Hi Guys! I sleeve sista!

I am home. I am worn plum out. They let me go early. I am glad Ann your doctor is making sure you are ok. I had a tough time with my doctor. Lets just say the last few days have not been very good. I am sleeved though and that is all that matters. I will elbaorate (whine) more later.

I can't believe I am sleeved!

[DownInSocal 12]

Oh and I have before pics to post and my single lap wound to post. Don't let me forget.

[ADNK 0]

It's looking like I won't be able to get my "leak test" until the experts are back to work on Monday... So here I sit.. NPO and sore. Ah well, the best laid plans, and all that. . . .

[DownInSocal 12]

It's looking like I won't be able to get my "leak test" until the experts are back to work on Monday... So here I sit.. NPO and sore. Ah well, the best laid plans, and all that. . . .

Was it on an xray they saw the shadow? What happened? Fill us in!! I am worried about you.

I was not to nausous (sp) or gassy but I did have an incredible amount of spasms in my esophagus and stomach. It was terrible. Someone finaly listened to me and I got some valium. That stopped the spasms cold.

I know another person on this board has been having trouble with spasms since surgery. I feel for you girlfriend. They are the pit of hell.

[cajun 46]

Did the spasms go away and not come back at all after the valium? Just checking in case I get that when I am sleeved, I will ask for valium.

Glad you are home. Isn't it great to sleep in your own bed?

[DownInSocal 12]

I would not say they went away no. The duration of each spasm was less. I have not had a baby but the spasm was almost like a contraction I think. I looked like my sister having a contraction. So you know how the contraction goes and goes and then tapers and stops? That is how it was for me. I would get a break of 1 min and I would get another. This went on for 20 mins and would stop. But the next little tiny sip would start it again.

The valium made them fully tollerable. Made the duration shorter, and they came less often. If you do get some make sure the nurse grinds them up! My care nurse was not so bariactric savy and tried to shove the pill in me. Umm no crush it please. It really was not that bad tasting with an ounce of Water. Compared to what you are going through at that point you would eat paint to make it stop I bet.

Oh and watch those nurses! Unless you are on a bariactric floor they don't always know that you can't take pills and you CAN'T gulp anything. I got harrased by one for not gulping my Loritab. I told her I couldn't and explained why. I got harrased by another for not drinking 4 of those big jugs of Water. What? No way could I drink even 1/30th of that. I had to educate her too. I amost forgot I got harrased for not eating all my "food". They brought me 10 ounces of stuff every meal, broth, Optifast, crystal light, and Jello. Ten ounces? Really? Beat it.

Do you have an advocate? My husband was mine. He was my angel and saviour when I could not speak for myself. He pushed my pain button when I couldn't move. He shooed away people who wanted me to do things my surgery would not allow. I was on my period and the Heprin shots.....you get the point. You need an advocate.

Edited August 30, 2009 by DownInSocal

[WhiteRice 0]

I'm having a moment, and I just need to get this out: I WANT TO CHEW!

I've got another 8 days on purees. I think I'm going to have to go to bed, because I keep going to the fridge...looking for something...and I know that nothing that I can have will satisfy me tonight. Lord, give me strength to get through these last 8 days on purees.

[Malaika 50]

I'm having a moment, and I just need to get this out: I WANT TO CHEW!

I've got another 8 days on purees. I think I'm going to have to go to bed, because I keep going to the fridge...looking for something...and I know that nothing that I can have will satisfy me tonight. Lord, give me strength to get through these last 8 days on purees.

Get some ice cubes and let them sort of melt and when they are "crunchable" pop one in your mouth - you get to "crunch" without violating your liquid stage. Plus this is one way I get "cold" Water because I can't drink iced Water without spasming.

[onmyway 0]

hi all

my op was on august 19.

donna

from oz