Hi all. I have a quick question. I had surgery this Tuesday (Dec 4) and have had no trouble what so ever so far. Today is my first full day home and I finished a protein shake and 2 bottles of water and now feel like I am so bloated I could cry. Do you think it's because the shake is the first thing I have had since Monday besides water and a but of broth and I am still gassy and I haven't had a BM since Monday?????

You had major surery to one of the largest organs in your body, so all sorts of weird pains and discomforts are expected and totally normal, especially after filling said organ wih fluid. You were also pumped full of gas during the surgery, so that bloating just has to work itself out- no farts or burps are going to help it.

I had surgery on the 3rd.. Feel good but at times still very weak and at times after sipping I get really bad pains in my upper stomach area..like into my chest. It goes away quickly but is uncomfortable. Cannot wait to be off liquid diet. Sipping all day on protein drink and decaf tea.

Day 3 was a difficult one for me. Full of tears and wondering what I had done to myself...

Day 4 was a complete turning point. Things have been great ever since and I haven't looked back or had any regrets since

Hang in there! It gets better I promise!!

Jules

Thank you so much Jules. I am happy to be on this journey....just hate my stomach being bloated and sticking out after I drink a shake.

I had my sleeve on 10/11/12. I felt bloated every time I had anything. I had no appetite at all, eating was actually a chore that I almost cried every time I had to eat. It does get better and this week I actually felt hunger for the first time since surgery. I can't eat much, but at least I didn't have to force it. I'm down 35 pounds today. I'm very glad I had the sleeve.

Thanks Gig! Do you remember when the bloated fat feeling went away after you drank something? I am suppose to be feeling the opposite!

Hi all. I have a quick question. I had surgery this Tuesday (Dec 4) and have had no trouble what so ever so far. Today is my first full day home and I finished a Protein shake and 2 bottles of Water and now feel like I am so bloated I could cry. Do you think it's because the shake is the first thing I have had since Monday besides water and a but of broth and I am still gassy and I haven't had a BM since Monday?????

I had mine in the 4th as well. I'm on liquid for a week, no Protein shakes until next week. My Dr is very strict about this.

My bloating lasted at least 3 weeks.

I had my sleeve Monday dec3. Bloating is minimal, and I'm doing two 34oz bottles of water plus two 11oz protein shakes a day. My biggest suggestion is to just constantly take teeny sips ALL day. It's obnoxious and takes forever but I don't have any discomfort from liquids except for the occasional little burp. Now if you've got any ideas on how to get rid of pain at the main incision point, I'm all ears!!!