Hi everyone,

I was sleeved yesterday morning and came home from the hospital today. Just wanted to share my story

First, I have to admit it's not nearly as rough as I expected. Of course it's still early but I hope things keep running this smoothly. I expected more pain and nausea to be honest. Nausea controlled well with dissovable Zofran. I do have lots of gurgles though and was so happy when I was able to burp LOL. I've had the hiccups twice. Not fun. Pain controlled well. Was on a morphine drip in the hospital since dilaudid gives me itchies, but apparently morphine does too. I've clawed marks all over my body. When I passed my leak test this morning, they brought me crystal light and chicken broth. After 2 tablespoons I felt like I was going to burst! So full. Switched to liquid vicodin for pain, drain removed, and home I went.

So far I've drank 1/4 of a Protein shake, which I find tastes funny and makes my mouth slimy, a few sips of Water, and right now I'm drinking some broth. Been home for about 4 hours and I've slept for 2.

So hopefully this will help my fellow 2/6ers and those still pre-op. Also gives me a reason to sit up for a while at the computer

Thanks for all of the support! Together, we can do this!!!

I am just a few days ahead of you at day 6 post op. I have lots of gurgling too with almost everything I eat or drink. I'm only eating broth jello pudding applesauce and protein shakes. My pain is pretty good but the upper gastric pain around the diaphragm is pretty bad. Let the losing begin! Oh and liquid Vicodin is so nasty!!!

Thanks for the quick update and let me welcome you to the losers bench. Remember to sip often, rest as needed and walk as much as possible.

Slimies might be from too much to drink at a time. Try just 1 oz of liquids at a time, then wait 15 minutes. Use a shot glass to regulate if needed.

Again, congrats on being sleeved!

Congratulations to both of you who were sleeved. This is encouraging.

Glad that everything, is going well. Enjoy your new tool, to a healthier you.

Take Care

Yaycongrats I'm right behind you 2/14, so scoot over and make some room

Congrats!!

welcome and congrats... you will be feeling almost "normal" in no time...

Congratulations--glad it's going well...I'm up tomorrow morning--so schooch down a bit and make room for me! :thumb:

Congrats on being sleeved and dilaudid rocks. Morphine does nothing for me.

Another update - pain is worse today but I think that's from my vomiting episode this morning. I've learned to use my dissovable Zofran as soon as I sit up, then try to take pain meds and gas-x strip. Obviously it didn't work this morning. I was able to get 1/2 teaspoon of pain meds down and slept for a few hours. But I still have the hiccups like I'm full and the pain hurts through to my back. Haven't been able to drink water or anything so I opted for a little bit of popsicle this go round. Hopefully I can keep meds down a little later.

I am just a few days ahead of you at day 6 post op. I have lots of gurgling too with almost everything I eat or drink. I'm only eating broth Jello pudding applesauce and Protein shakes. My pain is pretty good but the upper gastric pain around the diaphragm is pretty bad. Let the losing begin! Oh and liquid Vicodin is so nasty!!!

Try putting the vicodin in the fridge. Makes it a tad more tolerable. Yeah I have the same pain as you today. My nurse called to check on me and said I should be feeling better by Sunday or Monday because I'm at my highest swollen part of recovery. I sure hope so!!

Hi

I was sleeved by Dr Stephens in Rockwall 7 weeks ago and although it is an adjustment, I feel great! Down 56 lbs and counting.

I just started exercising a little more and am feeling stronger. I love Dr Stephens staff!!!

Good Luck!