Today (June 20) is my second post op day. I had a VGS on Saturday the 18th, and I think I feel worse today than I did Saturday night. I was up walking Saturday night and other than being really sore, wasn't too bad. Today I feel really punk! Is this normal? Somebody please help. Thanks! Kathy 49

Hi Kathy,

I was sleeved on may 24th, my 1st 2 days were the worst. Neasous all the time, sore, tender. I took myself off the pain meds on day 2. Boy did i feel so much better on day 3. those meds really drag us down. soon as you feel able, get off and see how you feel. i was able to manage the pain w/ tylenol x strength. took those for another 2 days, then off forever. I'm feeling wonderful, no problems. I've been on liquids now for 4 weeks. Wednesday the 22 is my birthday, and i get off the liquids and can eat mushy/puree foods! woohoo....what a birthday present to myself....lol

best of luck to you, and i hope u feel better real soon.

Today (June 20) is my second post op day. I had a VGS on Saturday the 18th, and I think I feel worse today than I did Saturday night. I was up walking Saturday night and other than being really sore, wasn't too bad. Today I feel really punk! Is this normal? Somebody please help. Thanks! Kathy 49

HANG IN THERE! I promise you it does get better. I was sleeved on June 1st and the 2nd day was MY WORST! 3rd day wasn't too much better but 4th day it got much much better! Keep yourself hydrated and rest up. You will feel good in no time and look back on the day with no regrets!

Stay positive! Feel better soon! Everyday gets better and better!

Dawn

Today (June 20) is my second post op day. I had a VGS on Saturday the 18th, and I think I feel worse today than I did Saturday night. I was up walking Saturday night and other than being really sore, wasn't too bad. Today I feel really punk! Is this normal? Somebody please help. Thanks! Kathy 49

I am on day 4 postop and yeah, you sound pretty normal. Take your meds and hang in there. Day four isn't awesome, but it is much better than day 2!

I was sleeved 6/6. Similar experience. First few days were the toughest and I seem to get worse day three or four. I came home very late on day two. I think for me it was coming of the meds on the IV. I took antinausea meds for about 4 or 5 days and then did not need them anymore. I didn't really need pain meds except for first night home. For some reason day 5 seemed to be "magical." Everything started to turn around and steadily up. No more of the "up and down" feeling. Hang in there. It's a big surgery but it's amazing how our boddies bounce back. It's no fun but it DEFINITELY gets wayyyyyy better.

MNB

PS: about 10 days out I started to feel incredibly well!!! Lots of energy and just plain ol' happy! :-) Hope this happens to you!!!!

Today (June 20) is my second post op day. I had a VGS on Saturday the 18th, and I think I feel worse today than I did Saturday night. I was up walking Saturday night and other than being really sore, wasn't too bad. Today I feel really punk! Is this normal? Somebody please help. Thanks! Kathy 49

Sorry you're having a rough start, but as everyone says, it really does get better everyday! Congrats on being sleeved!

Your experience sounds pretty similar to mine. I think my worst days were about days 4 thru 7 post op. I was also fighting a cold at the time. By day 10 I was my awesome self again! I'm still struggling to get in as much water as possible and my stomach is less rumbly as long as I "eat" very slowly.