Observations...5 Days Out

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I did get pancreatitis from my gall bladder needing to come out. The only way to cure it was nothing by mouth. I was on an IV for fluids, but I was without food for 5 days and I was not hungry once. gotta love that sleeve!

[cajun 46]

I'm glad you got over it OK. It is a very serious condition that can happen to sleevers if they get a severe gallbladder attack.

"When acute pancreatitis is mild, the death rate is about < 5%. However, in pancreatitis with severe damage and bleeding, or when the inflammation is not confined to the pancreas, the death rate can be as high as 10 to 50%."

Acute Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis: Merck Manual Home Edition

[TexasT 99]

Regarding hunger - I'm 3 wks out and was SO looking forward to starting mushies. Now that I can eat them I could care less!! Nothing looks good to me or smells good to me. I do good to get a couple of Protein Shakes down. Thank goodness for Isopure and it's 40+ grams of Protein per bottle or I'd be in trouble. I'm hoping in a few weeks when I can start to eat regular food the desire to eat will come back some.

[Keys Pirate 70]

Hi Suryfer!

Jeez, I was starting to think I was the only one in the Southeast with the exception of my sleeve buddy Gary from Arkansas! Which doc are you going to?? Staying in the U.S. or going abroad? The best of luck to you!!! To answer your questions... you know, I tried to get myself all worked up and in the nervous state of mind, but it never happened; I think I was just finally ready. I remember being MUCH more scared when I had my cesarean, etc. Anyway, you'll be fine, just think of getting around this big corner.

Now about a lot of pain post op... well, it wasn't easy that's for sure. It is major surgery, afterall. Days one and two stink. There's just no way or reason to sugar coat it. But, think of the big picture; two stupid, miserable days for literally, a new life! I was asked a couple of times during those two days if I regretted it. No. Not even during that rough stage. I knew it would pass and it sure has. I feel great only six days out! I did have some nausea due to my reaction to morphine but the docs took care of it immediately. It only happened a couple of times on day one and never again.

Take care and feel free to PM me or post here if you have more questions! I would love to meet you!!

Carol