I had my first sneeze almost 2 weeks after surgery and it hurt. Unfortunately my sneezes tend to come in 3's so I had 2 more coming. I just held on to my right side and let it happen. I survived but my tummy feels sore. Other than that I'm doing better everyday. I get all my fluids in and I'm starting to eat food. Taking one more week off of work just to rest and to actually enjoy my time off.

Did your hospital give you a bear or other stuffed animal to press against your tummy? That's what I used the first few weeks postop to help when I sneezed or coughed.

Nope plus I was in the car. Thank God my hubby was driving. I got a stomach binder but I stopped using it so I could letter air circulate since I got a rash from the adhesive and Steri strips used. Plus I don't need the binder anymore.

LOL. It's a little alarming when you know its coming (THE SNEEZE) and it's an added bonus if you are a multiple offender! It felt like a little earthquake in my tummy when I would sneeze. Luckily enough you heal so fast that those days are almost gone! Have you experienced hiccups yet? That's another special (being sarcastic) experience when you get them. But these days are shortly lived.

Best of luck with your continued recovery!!!

Oh yeah, those hurt! Even worse is when someone makes you laugh!

my first sneeze

Susie1226

that sneeze must be awkward/hurt so soon after WLS

as you heal - hopefully sooner than later - you will still sneeze - but your tummy won't be sore, so you won't hurt

i never "got" it about people sneezing as a result of being full

when i'm getting to that full feeling i start hiccupping/burping

DH and i had a big "discussion" about my "noises"

"what is that noise - is it a hiccup or burp" ???

one of our more in depth conversations!!!!!