Hey everyone! I was sleeved Tuesday and came home yesterday. I wasn't prepared for the aftermath of surgery that's for sure! I feel much better than Wednesday but still very sore and having difficulty drinking enough. When did you feel at least pretty good? I can't wait!

I had my sleeve Monday 8/15 and came home Wednesday. I started feeling a bit normal Friday. However I still do have pain on my left side and mostly when I get up or sit down or in and out of bed. I also am still not able to bend over and pick anything up. But energy seems okay. I have been trying to take two protein drinks a day, one in the morning and one at night and liquids in the middle. I think that is helping with my energy. Today will be the first test, as I have a graduation party and some shopping to do. My husband will be driving though as I still take the Lortab if I have pain but I have gotten it down to 2-3 times per day.

I havent had a carbinated beverage that was supposed to say popcicle

I believe Almanza pulls out the drain before sending you home.

How long does the drain stay in? I am having my surgery with Dr. Almanza, will I come home with the drain?

The first two weeks are the most miserable. I could not get over the pain in my left side. I shuffled instead of walked, and it was frustrating trying to get fluids in. I'm 5 weeks post op now, and I FEEL AMAZING!! Pain is gone. I'm able to go shopping, work, play with my dog, go for walks, life is normal again! It all gets easier as you progress. I stressed about it the beginning of my 2nd week, thinking I should have already been feeling better. But, we all heal differently. Wishing you lots of luck!!!

The first two weeks are the most miserable. I could not get over the pain in my left side. I shuffled instead of walked, and it was frustrating trying to get fluids in. I'm 5 weeks post op now, and I FEEL AMAZING!! Pain is gone. I'm able to go shopping, work, play with my dog, go for walks, life is normal again! It all gets easier as you progress. I stressed about it the beginning of my 2nd week, thinking I should have already been feeling better. But, we all heal differently. Wishing you lots of luck!!!

Thanks for the positive feedback!

I hope drinking liquids gets better because I'm struggling to get mine in.

I just started the bariatric advantage vitamins they really aren't too bad price wise. I didn't get the post op kit but most of them come in a three month supply. If you don't want to spend that much you can go to that website and copy the ingredients and compare to other vitamins. I haven't tried the drinks.

I just started the Bariatric Advantage Vitamins they really aren't too bad price wise. I didn't get the post op kit but most of them come in a three month supply. If you don't want to spend that much you can go to that website and copy the ingredients and compare to other vitamins. I haven't tried the drinks.

I notice that some people refer to Protein drinks as the beverages they use right after surgery. Dr Nicholson told me I would be drinking the very watery beverages for the first 30 days after surgery which I am assuming are the Bariatric Advantage "post-op" drinks. What drinks are you using? And, how did the vitamins go down? Any problems?

Is it difficult swallowing the drinks? Fullness? I read that many people have trouble getting liquids in.

I just use protein mix with nonfat milk. Everyone a little different. Drain came out when released. Started drinking fluids three days post op and eating fair at two weeks.

How long does the drain stay in? I am having my surgery with Dr. Almanza, will I come home with the drain?

Hi there! I had my surgery this past Thursday the 18th. My drain was removed on the 19th... less than 24 hours after surgery. Not all doctors put in a drain. It doesn't hurt at all while it is in But is a very strange sensation when it is taken out Good luck to you! You will do great!

i didnt have a drain at all. i had 5 incisions and all of them are healing very well. they look like cat scratches really. doc used steri strips for them not stiches and im totally stoked because it doesnt look like there will be much of a scar. physically i feel really good. when i drink my food though i get pains for about 10-15 minutes after. i was able to have split pea soup luke warm tonight though that didnt hurt after. i was very pleased with that. as for vitamins i got the chewable gummies for kids. i dont care if i have to take more, they taste good and it doesnt hurt going down. i got the chewable calcium too, a little chalky but not that bad and didnt hurt going down. i still take the lortab but it doesnt really make me feel loopy it just kinda helps with the pain in the tummy, which is really not bad enough to stop me from doing the stuff i want to do.

i have turned lactose intollerant now. i have never had this problem before but noticed it right away when trying dairy products. i get gassy and i have horrible tummy pain. i even feel a little nausea from it. i tried taking lactaid tonight before trying some yogurt smoothie, but it didnt seem to help at all and i ended up getting heart burn really bad afterwards as well. i think i will be laying off the dairy for a long time, at least until i can handle regular non dairy products without the tummy pains.

i didnt have a drain at all. i had 5 incisions and all of them are healing very well. they look like cat scratches really. doc used steri strips for them not stiches and im totally stoked because it doesnt look like there will be much of a scar. physically i feel really good. when i drink my food though i get pains for about 10-15 minutes after. i was able to have split pea soup luke warm tonight though that didnt hurt after. i was very pleased with that. as for Vitamins i got the chewable gummies for kids. i dont care if i have to take more, they taste good and it doesnt hurt going down. i got the chewable calcium too, a little chalky but not that bad and didnt hurt going down. i still take the lortab but it doesnt really make me feel loopy it just kinda helps with the pain in the tummy, which is really not bad enough to stop me from doing the stuff i want to do.

i have turned lactose intollerant now. i have never had this problem before but noticed it right away when trying dairy products. i get gassy and i have horrible tummy pain. i even feel a little nausea from it. i tried taking lactaid tonight before trying some yogurt smoothie, but it didnt seem to help at all and i ended up getting heart burn really bad afterwards as well. i think i will be laying off the dairy for a long time, at least until i can handle regular non dairy products without the tummy pains.

when did you have your surgery?

I was sleeved 8/16 so I am on Day 6. I had much more pain from the drain than anything else. I really think my body just hates foreign objects so I can't imagine what I would have done if I chose the band!

I have been able to get my fluids in. I sip, sip, sip. My biggest problem is the dizziness. I am slightly dizzy any time I move. That could be from a multitude of things, but my guess is the no carb, no sugar restriction. I guess my body has to adjust.

I am not in a lot of pain. I have a nagging pain in my left side, but it isn't unbearable and when it gets too bad I take liquid tylenol. I go back to work tomorrow. That is going to be rough because I am tired and dizzy. It probably doesn't help that I am running around after a 2 year old.

I did notice a significant change in my swelling from yesterday to today so maybe the Fluid and gas is finally making its way out. I have to keep remembering that everyone is different and that I had major surgery just 6 days ago.

I was sleeved 8/15. The first 2 days were horrid. Day 3 was a lot better but I had some nausea. Day 4 was pretty good but still had pain @ the big incision site mostly when walking. I had a drain until I left the hospital day 4. It didn't hurt but it was annoying (of course it was in the area of a hernia repair also). I spent day 5 @ my parents house and was sooooo tired. Felt pretty fatigued the past 2 days but the pain is soo much better today. I haven't had pain meds in 3 days. As for vitamins. my docs instructions were 2 childrens vits a day. 2 pepcid 10 mg 4 gas x one protein drink the first week 2 the second. That's the main stuff. Oh and of course at least 6 cups of liquid a day. It has been managable but takes forever!