Hi all, I finally got my sleeve on December 20th. It was not as bad as I though it could be. The pain for me wasn't that bad. Only when I tried to get out of bed with no help. Things seemed to be going along great,,,,, until the vomiting began!! My surgeon came back to the hospital in the middle of the night to try to stop it. They gave me every med known to mad until it finally stopped..

On another note, I could tell right away that I am able to drink way more than they tell you to. Is that a problem?? Do the Doc's know we can drink more at one time but are telling us not to do so our stomach's will heal??

Thanks for any advide

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I, for one, had major problems drinking much early on. I would advise (and I'm not a doctor) drinking very slowly despite the fact that you aren't feeling much restriction. Remember that your sleeve is numb right now, and probably still in shock because of the surgery. You definitely don't want to do anything that might open a leak in that new staple line.

Congrats on being sleeved, and welcome to the loser's bench!!

Congrats Girl! I was sleeved the 20th too!

My main issue is this gas? I just wanna burp burp burp, and im having trouble...does anyone have tips to get rid of the gas caused pain?!

I found the same thing after my sleeve but by day 3 i could barely get anything down because it hurt my stomach so much. Doing really well now though. I think i'd try to stay on the slower side if i were you though just to make sure. Best of luck!

omg! our stories are identical but no vomitting. i was sleeved on the 20th. i dont have a problem getting in fluids. everything was ok til i got home & got out of bed alone. my lower stomach incision was red & irritated. it went away before being discharged. now its redder! i have antibiotics that i will start tomorrow.

Mine was on the 20th too. No sickness but plenty of gas cramping...it was awful. Today I'm more aleart. I did get 64 oz of fluids in more like 52, but I'l shoot for more tomorrow.

At one point yesterday I questions why I did this to my self. But, since the gas is subsiding those thoughts have gone out the door.

I too was sleeved on the 20th. I am doing pretty good overall, but I don't feel much like doing anything. I have absolutely no hunger and am having to force down my Protein. Sipping Water all day long to stay hydrated. The soreness from the incisions is lessening and it's getting easier to get around.

It is surreal that I actually had the surgery and I'm sleeved. I guess that reality will sink in slowly.

I'm glad to be feeling more normal each day.

I was the opposite in regards to fluids. I was not able to finish an ounce cup of fluids in 3 sips as suggested by the bariatric nurse. I had to take 6 sips for a few weeks. It is getting better slowly.

How are you doing?

I am doing ok. I'm down 21 lbs since the start of my liquid diet!! I started at 242 lbs and now i'm 221!! I keep reminding myself to drink slowly. It is kind of starting to hurt if i take to big of a sip. I'm getting in about 65 grams of protien a day. I have been adding skim milk with my portien powder. I can tell though that i'm going to get sick of this protien shake really quick. The one thing I'm so thankful for is that I am not hungry anymore!!! I have no idea what to eat once I start the next food stage???

Thanks for all of your answers

Congratz on your sleeve, I haven't heard from you in a while, and am thrilled to hear your good news. If you need anything feel free to shout out. Merry Christmas!

Gracie, hope you had a good Christmas and a happy new year!!

hi DOS 12/15/11 -i'm able to drink w/out a problem - i confirmed a couple of times that its ok to drink "faster" she said as long as my stomach can handle it, no problem.

My problem is i can drink, i drink my 3 Protein shakes, but i have trouble getting my Water in. i drink alot of broth, and popsicles, but i know H20 is good for you, and once the shakes stop, and i have to increase my water cuz i am afraid i won't be successful.

i drink the water, i don't dislike it, but i just can't drink that much, maybe the taste, i don't know. but i know i must drink more. plus the fact that i have to wait those 30-45 minutes before & after meals - its just hard for me to get all that water in - but i know most of you guys are successful

help

kathy

ps when i said i confirmed i could drink liquids at a faster rate - i meant to say the NUT approved

kathy again