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Well. 11 months, 40 lbs, lots of apts, and angst, I AM A SLEEVER! Procedure went very well. Only complication was I had a reaction to the PCA morphine, and had dry heaves for about 12 hrs until they figured out what was going on. The post-op UGI was pretty rough- just couldn't keep the contrast medium down. I came home on day 3, and have been working to get the fluids in. Problem I am having is that I have a painful bubble of gas with each swallow, and it takes me a lot of time and discomfort to get a glass of Water down. I am only getting about 20-30 oz a day including one Protein Shake. Does this settle down? My NP though I may have some swelling from the vomiting and that it will just take a bit more time. Anyone eles with this experience?

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I had my sleeve done on the 14th, and my Upper GI showed alot of swelling also...the contrast was dribbling thru the end of my stomach and refluxing pretty bad. I had to stay an extra day in the hospital because I couldn't drink, so they gave me steroids to try and shrink the swelling and I'm taking Protonix for the reflux. I'm still having trouble with the reflux, and I've noticed the gurgling is still happening alot. I know what you mean though, it feels like you've swallowed a bubble with every drink-pretty uncomfy!! I burp all the time lol Hopefully it will get better as we go along!!

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I had a poor reaction to the anesthesia as well! It was harsh having the dry heaves for hours after the surgery. I find I am full of gas as well at 3 days post op. I am trying to walk quite a bit and that helps move the gas out.

Well. 11 months, 40 lbs, lots of apts, and angst, I AM A SLEEVER! Procedure went very well. Only complication was I had a reaction to the PCA morphine, and had dry heaves for about 12 hrs until they figured out what was going on. The post-op UGI was pretty rough- just couldn't keep the contrast medium down. I came home on day 3, and have been working to get the fluids in. Problem I am having is that I have a painful bubble of gas with each swallow, and it takes me a lot of time and discomfort to get a glass of Water down. I am only getting about 20-30 oz a day including one Protein shake. Does this settle down? My NP though I may have some swelling from the vomiting and that it will just take a bit more time. Anyone eles with this experience?

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