should i be scared?

[royanstrap 0]

First off, i hope this post doesnt scare anyone. I was just hoping for some advice. I am currently on the hospital bed, and i got sleeved yesterday. I just wanted to know if the pressure on my chest is normal? ive also been throwing up and gagging (air because ive had nothing to eat or drink for the past two days). I just wanted to know if anyone else went through this and for how long. ive already been through the frustrated cry of "omg, whyd i do this to myself" and im hoping itll all be worth it in the end!

[kellyw74 258]

I feel that pressure when I drink/eat too much. That is my restriction. But, if you were just sleeved and have not drank or eaten anything yet, I would definatley ask someone while I am still at the hospital!

Did you take any liquid meds? That could do it too.

Keep us posted.

Kelly

[Lots Of Hope 4]

If it was laproscopic surgery, then that is probably pain from the insuflation . I had that horrible for about two days, no matter what I took for pain. Walking helps, but mostly I just had to make it through. I also threw up from the anesthesia, even though they gave me all the meds possible to stop it. This lasted around 24 hrs. I always do. I hope yours is easier than this, just know that I know what you are going through . My day four was awesome! It does get better everyday. Sorry your uncomfortable!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Make sure the doctor gives you something for nausea. You'll get dehydrated.

It will be better soon and you will be watching the scale go down. Believe me, it will be worth it in the end.

[sarsar 824]

YES! So very normal. I am sorry and it will go away soon. You are probably feeling the gas that they inflate you with to see your insides. Walk as much as you can. It will suddenly change and you will feel so much better. This happened to the lady that I had surgery right after me on the same day. Hang in there!

[sarsar 824]

I just wanted to say, too, try not to be scared, it will make it harder to breath. Try to take deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth and that will help to calm you. I know...easier said than done!

[sgirl 0]

You are NOT alone! I was sleeved just over a week ago. I had a similar pain the day after too. Although I had Water and a little bit of Gelatin. By Day 2, I felt 100% better and by day 4 & 5 I was GREAT....now I'm at day 10, and I just told my doc I don't even feel like I had anything done! Of course the liquid diet is a frequent reminder...but I feel FANTASTIC! Best wishes....it will get progressively better but if the pain persists, talk to your doc for an upper GI to look for leaks.

[royanstrap 0]

Thank you so much everyone! I was hysterically crying this morning from the pain. But I've been walking around to the point where the nurses are saying "you again?" Lol. I whined myself off of the pain meds because that was making me gag and vomit so I'm better off with out it. Seriously, thank you for all of your advice. It's so comforting knowing that I can come here and get such great advice especially when I'm feeling extra shitty and confused. I'm eating some sugerfree Kosher Gelatin now and I'm feeling better. Its so weird eating tiny TINY bites, but I have to! Again, thanks so much everyone!

[KellyL 173]

I'm just reading your post, so I'm glad your doing better!! Hang in there and sip and walk, it will get better every day!! Congrats on being sleeved!! It is hard for me to believe I've been sleeved for almost 2 wks!! Mon will be 2 wks for me. Time flys when you are adjusting to a new way of life. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

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