It's Official, I Am Sleeved!

[enixon2010 6]

I was sleeved at 9:30 yesterday morning. I have had little to no pain. However I do have some pain now that I have been sleeping, I woke with terrible pain.

[Less of Leslie 90]

Congrats!! Everyday will get a little better. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[iegal 460]

Welcome to the loser's bench. Sorry you have some pain. Echoing that each day does get better. Please remember to sip often - at least every 15 minutes and walk around.

Hugs and cheers for you!

[indi1 66]

Congratulations! Hope the pain eases soon. I also live in Chesterfield. What surgeon did you have? I am scheduled with Dr. Brengman in Dominion Surgical group.

[enixon2010 6]

Congratulations! Hope the pain eases soon. I also live in Chesterfield. What surgeon did you have? I am scheduled with Dr. Brengman in Dominion Surgical group.

Dr. Carmody with Commonwealth Surgeons did my surgery. Both of our doctors are in St. Marys. When is your surgery scheduled for?

[*susan* 1,709]

Congratulations! Now your new and healthier life is officially under way. As the others have said, you will feel a little better each day. Take care of you and keep us posted on how you are feeling.

[indi1 66]

Mine is scheduled for 2/22. Pre-op diet starts 2/6, waiting for them to email it to me this week. Very excited.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!! Pain is normal, but if it gets too bad be sure to bring this up. Being in bad pain is not necessary.

Sending you healing prayers!!!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Dr. Carmody with Commonwealth Surgeons did my surgery. Both of our doctors are in St. Marys. When is your surgery scheduled for?

You said "our doctors" - are you the young lady who's husband had his a few weeks ago?

Can't give any first hand info on post-op pain, I go in on th 4th!

[New in 2012 14]

Congrats on your surgery! I'm just 9 days out, so my experience is very fresh. I too didn't have any pain the first day, but I felt worse the second through 4th day. Part of that is due to the effects of anesthesia that first day, as well as the pain meds they give you. I was reluctant to utilize my pain meds much, because I don't like the woozy feeling, but it is probably best to stay ahead of the pain.

I had trouble getting comfortable to sleep. And it was very hard to get anything down at all. I ended up sucking on ice a lot and just ate what I could. I couldn't fathom how anyone would get 64 oz of anything down ever again! (I'm still not quite at 64 oz per day, but my dr. says it usually takes a little bit more time to get there.) I did find that warm things went down easier, like broth. Still, it was just sips for me and I was full.

When I got home, I still couldn't sleep well. I found adult liquid tylenol and got that down, which helped. I didn't use the narcotics though -- just didn't like them at all. I'm doing really well and feeling better every day.

Hang in there; it does pass! Do let the nurses/drs know how your are feeling. (They are probably asking you about your pain level all the time with those little smiling/frowny faces anyway).