I have been reading so many forums and discussions on this board that I thought I had everything firgured out....somewhat. But nothing could've prepared me for all this pain. I am 2 days post-op and what to greet all my attending nurses with tears of pain. I would say on a scale of 1-10 I'm @ about a 8. I had a hiatal hernia fixed as well, so this may be contributing to the pain. I can't really drink much....I'm pushing about 16 oz's a day. I am excited about all that is left to come and plan on leaning on my sleeve family for advice, encouragement and support. Thanks for listening and its good to know I'm not the only one.

I have been reading so many forums and discussions on this board that I thought I had everything firgured out....somewhat. But nothing could've prepared me for all this pain. I am 2 days post-op and what to greet all my attending nurses with tears of pain. I would say on a scale of 1-10 I'm @ about a 8. I had a hiatal hernia fixed as well, so this may be contributing to the pain. I can't really drink much....I'm pushing about 16 oz's a day. I am excited about all that is left to come and plan on leaning on my sleeve family for advice, encouragement and support. Thanks for listening and its good to know I'm not the only one.

Moni,

Just hang there girl, this too shall pass. sorry for your pain and discomfort, probably is the hernia repair. take a few slow deep breaths and try as hard as it may be to stay hydrated, I know its easy cominin from someone who is not in pain at the moment. I know in a short time you will look back and say it was worth every bit of discomfort for the new and improved U.

I will have my sleeve in early Nov.; I do not expect it to be without some pain or discomfort. But to be rid of some of the physical and emotional pain from being obese most of life is a worthy goal.

Hope you feel better soon

Calley

Hope you are starting to feel less pain soon! I will pray for you that your pain subsides soon.

Lily

Did things improve?

Hi moni_luv,

I'm right with you. So much pain---OMG...

Not to mention the dry heeves. I too had a hernia fixed.

I can NOT take the pain meds because it makes me sick. So I am in pain, which makes me sick too. What a vicious cycle this is.

I might be taking in 4oz of Water a day, if that.

However, my surgeon did call last night and he prescribe me a new pain med and I am able to keep it down. I am drinking more now but still not eating. Just a lick here and there. He is more worried about liquids now, not the food. But like I said, I am drinkning more now.

Maybe ask for a different pain med---

Take care---

You are so right! Nothing prepared me either, I felt exactly like you. The great news is, it gets better ...congrats!!!

Congrats on surgery. I hope you feel better soon.

Praying you both feel better soon!!!! My gall bladder surgery was worse than the sleeve. I had no pain from the sleeve so I'm hoping it is the hernia and that will resolve itself ASAP! Hugs and prayers

I too had pain (and the hernia) -- I was beside myself -- dry heaves, pain, nausea -- but after 10 days or so, it went away. I describe it a lot like giving birth -- the pain is intense, but after you recover you'd do it again Good luck and many hugs!

I had hiatal hernia repaired with the sleeve and didn't get any bad pain beyond postop day 1 when they gave me injectable morphine. Thereafter I just took tylenol. Hope you guys feel better soon!