Had my surgery on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Got home yesterday and still trying to adjust to all the changes. Really appreciate everyone one here and wish you all luck! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Merry Christmas!

E

I had mine done on Monday the 17th, so I am 6 days post-op. I can only say that yesterday (day 5) was my turning point- the pain susbsided substantially. It has been made much easier to deal with by taking a little percoset from time to time. Seriously, not being a pill-popper, I had no idea the magic of pain meds! LOL Good luck, sounds like you're doing fantastic!

I had mine done on Monday the 17th' date=' so I am 6 days post-op. I can only say that yesterday (day 5) was my turning point- the pain susbsided substantially. It has been made much easier to deal with by taking a little percoset from time to time. Seriously, not being a pill-popper, I had no idea the magic of pain meds! LOL Good luck, sounds like you're doing fantastic![/quote']

Good deal!! Keep up the good work! Can't wait to get to the point that you are! Thanks and keep in touch!

Eric

It gets easier and easier. I actualy remember the 3rd day being the hardest and then after that things went upwards and onwards. Just keep trying to move around. Sometimes that pain is gas and you just have to move around even though that is the last thing you want to do. Congrats on the next chapter of your life!!!

Agree with all above! Day 3 is the worst! Keep doing deep breathing - brace your stomach with a pillow in case you cough. That was a big help for me. Also - if you can do any walking then DO IT! That really helped me. Keep sipping and don't worry about calories or protein for a day or so - wait until you feel a little better in a day or two. I was also sleeved on the 17th and feel so much better today and each day. One note - don't over do the exercise like I did yesterday. I almost had a break down at the mall - it was too much on too few calories and not enough pain medication. Lesson learned!

Each does get a little better. Walking, pain meds, deep breathing and sipping. I am a very impatient person and I think I expected to bounce right back after surgery. I've learned it takes time-but it will get better!

I'm day 6. Think I tried to do to much yesterday. Feeling a little more sore today. I would recommend wearing your binder if they gave you one while you sleep. That helped me so much. Good Luck!!

I'm day 6. Think I tried to do to much yesterday. Feeling a little more sore today. I would recommend wearing your binder if they gave you one while you sleep. That helped me so much. Good Luck!!

Thanks Cathy! Don't over do it! Sounds like you are doing well overall. I have the binder on as we speak! Please keep in touch! BTW, you are very Beautiful! : )

Eric

You are all so encouraging. I also had my surgery on Thursday the 20th and I was released from the hospital today. I'm in so much pain. Hopefully it will only be another day or two of feeling like this. I am also feeling nauseous everyone I sip water. Anyone else have that problem?

You are all so encouraging. I also had my surgery on Thursday the 20th and I was released from the hospital today. I'm in so much pain. Hopefully it will only be another day or two of feeling like this. I am also feeling nauseous everyone I sip water. Anyone else have that problem?

I was VERY nauseated after the surgery! I'm 3 days post-op and I feel better. It will get better! Keeping trying to eat and sip on flavored H2O and powerade. Keep your chin up! : )

Eric

Thanks Cathy! Don't over do it! Sounds like you are doing well overall. I have the binder on as we speak! Please keep in touch! BTW' date=' you are very Beautiful! : )

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Thank you Eric!!

I totally agree the third day was probably the worst for me But you have to realize you just had major surgery you cannot think that you're going to feel fine in three days. I was in the hospital for six days I had a few little complications but I was in severe pain for at least three of those. The surgery is very complicated in the respect of taking your stomach out you're not going to feel better in three days. Do all the resting you can do drink your fluids and try to just relax take your pain medication. In a week or so you feeling so much better and you will be smiling good luck!!

I totally agree the third day was probably the worst for me But you have to realize you just had major surgery you cannot think that you're going to feel fine in three days. I was in the hospital for six days I had a few little complications but I was in severe pain for at least three of those. The surgery is very complicated in the respect of taking your stomach out you're not going to feel better in three days. Do all the resting you can do drink your fluids and try to just relax take your pain medication. In a week or so you feeling so much better and you will be smiling good luck!!

Thanks Rybecca!! Glad you are doing good! Thanks for the encouraging words! I'm just ready to hit the gym but my body says NO! Lol! Please keep in touch!

Eric

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Had mine on the 21 st . And feeling better tonight

Can't wait!

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