I'm still in the hospital, and of course I woke up from surgery super overwhelmed. I have to say though, this was a great decision, and I feel great about everything. I'm still a bit gassy from the surgery, and it's painful, but time will tell if this was all worth it.

Please keep me in your thought while I go into my 2nd night at the hospital.

xoxo AJ

I'm still in the hospital' date=' and of course I woke up from surgery super overwhelmed. I have to say though, this was a great decision, and I feel great about everything. I'm still a bit gassy from the surgery, and it's painful, but time will tell if this was all worth it.

Please keep me in your thought while I go into my 2nd night at the hospital.

xoxo AJ[/quote']

I will be positive and good luck.

I'm still in the hospital' date=' and of course I woke up from surgery super overwhelmed. I have to say though, this was a great decision, and I feel great about everything. I'm still a bit gassy from the surgery, and it's painful, but time will tell if this was all worth it.

Please keep me in your thought while I go into my 2nd night at the hospital.

xoxo AJ[/quote']

Hi I'm glad to hear you feel great I also had surgery on the 28th but I came home yesterday and this gas pain is awful but I'm going to stay positive although I do throw up sometime :-(

Hi I'm glad to hear you feel great I also had surgery on the 28th but I came home yesterday and this gas pain is awful but I'm going to stay positive although I do throw up sometime :-(

the gas pain is super awful...i wonder how long until it starts to calm down.

Have you tried Gas-X Strips? They work great!

Have you tried Gas-X Strips? They work great!

the doc has me on prilosec, do you think i should try the gas x strips too?

the doc has me on prilosec' date=' do you think i should try the gas x strips too?[/quote']

Indeed! They are for two different things. I think you'll get relief once you try them. Good luck!

the gas pain is super awful...i wonder how long until it starts to calm down.

Walking really helped me. I walked all around the hospital floor I was staying on. Faithfully every 2 hrs i would do a lap or 2. It didnt last long for me thank goodness! I can sympathize tho, those gas pains are the worst! Good luck!

Congrats on your new sleeve! The gas-x helped one of the other gals that was sleeved the same day as me, but it just caused me discomfort. Try it and see if it helps. What worked best for me was walking every single chance I got. I did laps and laps of the hospital and by the time I left the hospital the gas was no longer an issue. For a day or two, ouch! The gas loves to settle in my left shoulder whenever I have a lap surgery and it's no fun.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

~Cheri

Congrats. I had mine also the same day and with the exception of Gas and normal pain I feel great and my mind is relieved that it is over with. Good luck to you.

I walked the hospital, took Gas X Strips, and I place a heating pad on my lower back. That seem to relieve my gas pressure and help me to release it. Good luck

I walked the hospital' date=' took Gas X Strips, and I place a heating pad on my lower back. That seem to relieve my gas pressure and help me to release it. Good luck[/quote']

YES! I forgot about the heating pad! That helped me too!

I walked the hospital' date=' took Gas X Strips, and I place a heating pad on my lower back. That seem to relieve my gas pressure and help me to release it. Good luck[/quote']

I was so happy I took my heating pad to MX and the hospital with me. It was a life saver with the gas! Walking helps a lot too. I walked for 15 minutes every hour and gas was gone by two days.

Throwing up and having a heard time getting liquids is completely normal for the first few days. There is a lot of swelling in you esophagus and stomach and that will cause the vomiting and pain when drinking. Take it slow and sip, sip, sip all day.

Good luck and soon you'll be right as rain and wondering if you really had surgery!

You guys are all so wonderful and supportive with the advice!

Now for another question:

Is feeling a teensy bit light-headed after standing up normal at all? Did anyone else experience this? Did it go away once you started the pureed foods (stage 2) for the post-op diet?

Thanks again,

xoxo AJ

You guys are all so wonderful and supportive with the advice!

Now for another question:

Is feeling a teensy bit light-headed after standing up normal at all? Did anyone else experience this? Did it go away once you started the pureed foods (stage 2) for the post-op diet?

Thanks again' date='

xoxo AJ[/quote']

Hi! I just had my surgery 1/28 as well and I just had my one week follow up today. My dr did mention some dizziness when standing is normal, it can also mean you are not getting enough Protein. I have to try to walk more since I have been having some shoulder pain. Good luck!

I had my sleeve done on the 31st . today is the first day I feel less pain from gas to the incission sights. My left side is the worst. Weakness is my problem now. Im very thankful I havent thrown up or had much nausea.I have felt the dizziness. I know its going to get better everyday. That's what I look forward too.

I was told you could feel shoulder pain during your recovery ? I cant wait for stage two.