Finally I am sleeved but I am not liking it so far. my stomach is so filled with gas that it is unberable. I am able to keep down liquids but I am starting to question my judgementon this. Hopefully I will feel better soon

So sorry you are feeling like this. Trust me, you will feel better in no time and you will end up loving your decision. Just make sure you are drinking your water and try to get your protein in. Your protein will help you with your healing. Praying for you!

Chigga, Use your pain meds. If you don't have any, call the doc now. You don't get brownie points for not using them!! I stole that from someone here, and can't remember who!!

Good luck!!

Hang in there! It will pass. Your body will heal and work it out. You do however, need to get your water and protein in, it is important. And, yes, if you need your pain meds, use them! You've, like all of us, had MAJOR surgery. It is not an easy process, but you will get better, each day. I'm on my 15th day post-op and once you are out a week you will feel much better. I feel terrific, though still a bit tender, but honestly, it does get so much better and you will find everyone on this site is super supportive - we've been through it.

Hang in there. Im one week out and just starting to feel like myself again. Like everyone says, use your pain meds! Ive had to use mine a handful of times and it helps. I think everyone on here has had that "omg what did i do" feeling but for me it passed right away. Keep positive and look to the skinny and healthy future!!

Definitely take advantage of your pain meds. It took a good 2 weeks before I knew my gas was totally gone. Walking also helps the gas work itself out faster. I promise it will get better. Hang in there!

In a week maybe a week in a half you will so much better, trust me. thepain took me by surprise and i felt like i was dying. i had to stay in the hospital a few days and do a blood transfusion. today makes a month and i am feeling so much better. im tired and im confused about what to eat but i do eat and trist me it is nothing like i used to and the weight will come off and people will take notice. i think i even broke down and cried because i was like WTF did i do after the first week, but i feel much better and i am just riding this new life out. you will be glad you did it shortly

Everyday will get better, just take it one day at a time. I remember crying the first few days when ever I tried to drink. Now I can't imagine going back to the life I was living before the sleeve. Hang in there and look around for tips found so many here that helped me along recovering

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I'm sorry it's rough going for you right now. The others are right, take your pain meds and PPI/acid reducing meds, they really do help, even if you think you don't have an acid problem. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I'm so sorry that you're feeling so badly! I'm 8 days post-op, and I questioned myself right after my procedure, too. Like others have said, use your pain meds - that's what they're for. Stay as hydrated as you can - being dehydrated makes everything else feel worse.

Sending you big hugs.

Walk, walk, walk and use your pain meds! You just had 85% of your tummy taken out, of course you're going to feel gassy, icky and hurt-ey. Feel better! You will love it soon, I guarantee.

*hugs* walking will truly help the gas move throughout the body. I'm one week out and it slowly gets better each day. I'm tender, gassy, burpy and trying to move lol. We got this! Stay hydrated, that's key. Sip slowly, burp and wait to repeat. It'll get better.

I think we all start out with the "what the hell have I done" thought...........it does get better and then it just gets awesome!

Yes I asked my surgeon wth did I do. I will continue to walk and take my medicine. I am a big baby. I hate pain. Can't wait for this gas to come out n one way or the other thank you guys

definitely use your pain meds! No trophies are given out for leftovers! Walk walk walk. shift your body around - it helps to move the gas. I was up walking every 2 hours after surgery and my gas was gone the first night. It really does help! I also found that sitting up versus lying down was much more comfortable.

Hope you get some relief!

You'd think with all the marvels of modern medicine they'd figure out a way to get rid of the gas before they sew ya up!

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Also try some GasX chewables. You don't have to swallow them and it's worth a try. They are cherry creme flavor. Good luck!