I just got home after getting sleeved on Tuesday (3/12). I was given discharge info that addressed what I can eat, and how to care for my incisions, etc. What I'm primarily concerned about is somehow ripping my pouch open. I talked to my nurse and she said just not to use my core, hold a pillow when I cough, things like that.

Does anyone know if it's possible to rip open your pouch doing day-to-day activities? I'm afraid to sleep in bed because I worry if I roll around too much something might happen. I'm also afraid to bend over, sit down and stand up...

Can anyone offer any advice?

Pouch. Sleeve. Heck, I could have called it Marvin. (And I might!)

I appreciate everyone's help.

And btw I feel great!

Pouch. Sleeve. Heck' date=' I could have called it Marvin. (And I might!)

I appreciate everyone's help.

And btw I feel great![/quote']

Lol!

That made me giggle.

Pouch. Sleeve. Heck' date=' I could have called it Marvin. (And I might!)

I appreciate everyone's help.

And btw I feel great![/quote']

Lol

Just as an fyi, my doctor and his partner, both respected bariatric surgeons with over 20 years experience, refer to VGS patients' stomachs as pouches. You weren't wrong to refer to your stomach as your pouch.