How are the 18th sleevers taking in fluids And dealing with nausea and gas! I've been having to have my husband burp me. And I'm still stuck laying down. The recliner has become my best friend! Laying down flat makes me feel bad!

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I buy the light progresso soups and strain them. They are way better than just chicken broth. My favorite is chicken pot pie. Good luck!

I too felt really bad the night I came home and the next day. My surgery was the 17th. Had a tough time getting fluids down, and even water tasted funny. I was gassy and found gently rocking in my recliner helped a lot. Each day has gotten easier. Today my drain came out and boy did that make a huge difference. Hang in there. It gets better.

I was sleeved on the 17th and I use gas x strips and chewable pepsid, they have really helped.

I was sleeved on the 17th and I use gas x strips and chewable pepsid, they have really helped.

Can someone pls tell me what is the draining tube you are talking about? you come home with it? Thank u

I too felt really bad the night I came home and the next day. My surgery was the 17th. Had a tough time getting fluids down' date=' and even Water tasted funny. I was gassy and found gently rocking in my recliner helped a lot. Each day has gotten easier. Today my drain came out and boy did that make a huge difference. Hang in there. It gets better.[/quote']

Can someone pls tell me what is the draining tube you are talking about? you come home with it? Thank u

Can someone pls tell me what is the draining tube you are talking about? you come home with it? Thank u

My doctor puts in a tube that is about two feet long it drains out excess fluids left from surgery. Not sure why some use it and some don't. It was in my left side and I had it for about five days. A nurse came and took it out today.

My doctor puts in a tube that is about two feet long it drains out excess fluids left from surgery. Not sure why some use it and some don't. It was in my left side and I had it for about five days. A nurse came and took it out today.

Wow.. Thanks for replying n I wish u a speedy recovery. Did u have it down in Mexico or the states?

Wow.. Thanks for replying n I wish u a speedy recovery. Did u have it down in Mexico or the states?

In the states.

How are you now? Do you see some improvement?

I have the tube for 10 days, and it is to watch for leaks. I have to drink green koolaide 3 times a day and if green comes through the tube there's a leak. I am also on clear liquid for 2 weeks for safety I guess. Just know after 18 days on liquid diet before surgery and now 2 weeks liquid without protien shakes after surgery I feel like I'm going to starve to death. Difference is I'm too scared to eat. So won't mess this one up:)

Hang in there! In the long run - it will be worth it!