Hi all,

It's Day Six of me and the sleeve. Things are still "loose" even though I am drinking only Water and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Protein. The amazing thing is I feel pretty good except for the gas and diarrhea. Instead of liquid pain med, I took two tylenol today at 9 and I'm comfortable. A little tightness on my right side, but nothing I can't live with. Keep in mind though that it's just me and my husband, so I don't have to do a thing if I don't want to and I'm still wearing a gown because it's more comfy to not have even soft elastic around my middle.

Lynda

Hello Lynda, glad you are doing alright! When do you get to go to full liquids? I love my EAS shakes and have been eating a little yogurt here and there. 10 days till soft foods, cant wait. I quit taking my pain meds the day after surgery and decided last night that enough was enough and took a dose. What a difference! I am trying to take as little as possible so that I can be totally aware of what my body is doing but my sister reminded me that your body heals faster when it is not in pain. I know what you mean about things feeling a little loose. Such a weird sensation. When I touch my belly it doesn't feel real; kind of numb. I also have a weird tugging sensation on one of my right incisions. Take care!

Hello Lynda, glad you are doing alright! When do you get to go to full liquids? I love my EAS shakes and have been eating a little yogurt here and there. 10 days till soft foods, cant wait. I quit taking my pain meds the day after surgery and decided last night that enough was enough and took a dose. What a difference! I am trying to take as little as possible so that I can be totally aware of what my body is doing but my sister reminded me that your body heals faster when it is not in pain. I know what you mean about things feeling a little loose. Such a weird sensation. When I touch my belly it doesn't feel real; kind of numb. I also have a weird tugging sensation on one of my right incisions. Take care!

In this case she means diarrhea ;-P She was on full liquids but the doctor put her back on clear because of it.

I agree with your sister- pain puts your body through chemical changes that do not help healing. Good luck! I am Day 12 and it gets better and better. I have been allowed shakes since day four.

Hi all,

Yes, Meggie's right: the Dr. put me back on clears (only plain Water and the unjury chicken Protein powder) about 72 hours after surgery because I got diarrhea about 48 hours after surgery. Returning to clears has not improved the issue so far.

I made it through 6 hours with only Tylenol, but returned to the liquid pain med at the next dose. The Tylenol seemed to work at first, but as the six hours wore on, I had a noticeable ache and burn in my tummy. I had hoped to be able to go to Tylenol in case the medicine is causing the issue.

In my heart, I think my tummy is just adjusting to the new us and the diarrhea will disappear in a few days no matter what I do. But I am going to follow Dr's orders for this weekend and see what he has to say on Monday.

Lynda

I hope you get feeling better sooner rather than later. Thank you for sharing your experience.

O Good Lord I'm dense sometimes; I blame it on the anesthesia though for now. I hope that clears quickly Lynda. I will be praying for you!