So I am sleeved as of Saturday by dr. Alvarez. Everything went fine and I am flying home today. Once they took the IV out on Sunday, I didn't take any pain meds for about 6 hours and was pretty miserable. I asked Jessica and she said they discouraged taking the pain meds unless you really need them. Yah - after 6 hours of no meds I decided I'm a wuss and really needed them. No point being completely miserable - I did have surgery after all. I will take them today since I am traveling home and try not to take them tomorrow. The gas pain and reflux were uncomfortable until yesterday (two days post op) but I've been taking the anti acid meds and it seems to help. I've been able to drink liquids albeit slowly. I just had some peppermint tea at the airport that was devine. I am going to try to tough it out the next four weeks. It's probably going to be hard. On clears for a week and then full for two more weeks. I'll weigh tomorrow although not optimistic. Very bloated and constipated. Tmi.

If you're in pain and uncomfortable, take you're pain meds!!! That's not being a wuss!!! If yor pain isn't properly managed it will/or can interfer with your recovery. I am not a proponent of taking pain meds if not necessary, but, you just had major surgery, even if you don't look like it! Walk as much as possible to help with the gas. Don't worry about having a BM for right now, as long as you're passing gas. Take care and Happy Sipping!!!

Congrats Dooter..do make sure on your trip home you are sipping, do not want to get dehydrated and it is so easy to do....

Take care.