May 6 post surgery

[cejiogu 182]

Had operation May 1pain has been at my incision sites since then. I would like to cut down on pain med but was very painful until today. Have had to wear binder since surgery. Ok with intake have lost 24lbs from pre and post op. I am lucky I am still off work. Can go back until I can lift things because I am an RN.

[lms71 3]

Pain I was having on Saturday is much improved! I guess I was taken aback because I was feeling so great and then felt so terrible. Sunday was a good day and felt much better. First day back to work went much better than expected. By the end of the day I was pretty tired and very ready to get home! Today was first day I dealt with feeling hungry. I have been on Clear Liquids so as soon as I got home I fixed a Protein Shake. It didn't help much. About 2 hrs after that I fixed some Trader Joes Latin Bean Soup. Yum! Getting in liquids/water now is no problem. Now for some reason I'm paranoid about stretching my stomach. Is anyone else experiencing this paranoia? I have only just been putting liquids in my body but I drink quicker than I am probably supposed to now that it doesn't hurt. I envision a Water balloon! I'm so weird! ????

[JonnyZ 3]

Sleeved on the 9th and have bad pains on the left side I don't know why?? Can anyone help?

I was sleeved 5/8, similar pain...all gas from surgery. Call the doc is pain is accompanied by fever. Walk and sip and you will pull past this.

[k8ee 131]

Pain I was having on Saturday is much improved! I guess I was taken aback because I was feeling so great and then felt so terrible. Sunday was a good day and felt much better. First day back to work went much better than expected. By the end of the day I was pretty tired and very ready to get home! Today was first day I dealt with feeling hungry. I have been on clear liquids so as soon as I got home I fixed a Protein shake. It didn't help much. About 2 hrs after that I fixed some Trader Joes Latin Bean Soup. Yum! Getting in liquids/water now is no problem. Now for some reason I'm paranoid about stretching my stomach. Is anyone else experiencing this paranoia? I have only just been putting liquids in my body but I drink quicker than I am probably supposed to now that it doesn't hurt. I envision a Water balloon! I'm so weird! dde33

That's fantastic you are feeling better. I have only had a nagging pain on the left side. I would say its from the internal stitching.

I started puréed food today and I suffer the same paranoia as you! So far so good though!

[kalicat 8]

The last 2 nights I have had horrible heartburn. I had to take 2 Zantac last night to finally be able to fall asleep. I will definitely be discussing this with the Dr on Thursday. I'm not someone who typically gets heartburn, but I know this surgery can cause that problem and I'd rather deal with it immediately before I suffer any more. I'm such a baby. LOL

Yesterday I had some Egg Drop Soup. It was divine. I wish I had a big fat cheeseburger right now. Oh head hunger, how you torment me!

[s7tduggi 8]

Is anyone else may 6 or 7 left side still in severe pain? Gas/bloat is pretty much gone. Yesterday I felt great but this am I woke up at 5 feeling like I had been beaten up overnight. Was trying to wean myself of pain meds but gave in at 5:30 am and then again at 5 pm (took 1/2 dose). I walked the entire neighborhood and then went to Target w my daughter to find some loose dresses. We had to leave bc i thought i was going to pass out! Just took a full dose of meds and as I climbed into bed, I felt my staples were going to rip out. Horrible pain! Also drinking liquids (Isopure, broth) does not bother me but for some reason Water really hurts going down. This is new as well. I have to return to work Monday and I'm getting a bit nervous. Luckily, I sit most of the day. Despite the set back today, I am so happy with my sleeve! I luckily am not having any cravings and am satisfied with the liquids. Although i am thinking more and more about what all i can mush together once i get released to pureed food. I hope you all are doing well and may all the mothers have an extra special day tomorrow! Going to lunch with my family. Won Ton Soup (86 the wontons) for me!

I was May 7th. I had my JP tube in for nine days, once I had that removed I felt absolutely wonderful! I still have a sharp pain directly to the left of my belly button and it flares up if I use that part of my abs... I still take it easy when I sit down and get up from chairs and hold that part of my stomoach as I do get up and down. I start pureed foods this thursday the 23rd. I have been pretty weak/dizzy most days... just trying to get in all my fluids and take it easy. But obviously from the lack of energy(food) I am giving my body being weak is expected. I anticipate when I start the pureed and thats when I begin my supplements that i will start having energy again.

Your intense pain sounds kind of scary...

Being a week later... How are you doing now?

[vols fan 60]

Congratulations to you! My surgeon was dr foreman. I'm now 4 days out and feeling great!!

That's good to hear keep feeling great and say good bye to your old self!

[vols fan 60]

Hi' date=' I had my surgery Monday the 6th in Huntsville, AL also. Dr. Mailapur done my surgery.[/quote']

Congrats on your surgery, don't you just love dr Mailiapur?

[lms71 3]

I was May 7th. I had my JP tube in for nine days, once I had that removed I felt absolutely wonderful! I still have a sharp pain directly to the left of my belly button and it flares up if I use that part of my abs... I still take it easy when I sit down and get up from chairs and hold that part of my stomoach as I do get up and down. I start pureed foods this thursday the 23rd. I have been pretty weak/dizzy most days... just trying to get in all my fluids and take it easy. But obviously from the lack of energy(food) I am giving my body being weak is expected. I anticipate when I start the pureed and thats when I begin my supplements that i will start having energy again.

Your intense pain sounds kind of scary...

Being a week later... How are you doing now?

I am much better now! I think I was overdoing it. I have been back to work for a week (last week was really, really tough!). After resting this weekend, I really feel great. Energy level is much better. Still on liquids but no problems drinking Water or anything now. I started my supplements pretty soon after my surgery.

[k8ee 131]

The first week was a killer for me too. I hope you are doing great now:)

[k8ee 131]

Wahoo!!! It's only 9:40am and I've already consumed 40g of Protein. I'm going to breeze it in today!

[tigerbelle 328]

way to go, K8ee...I am still having trouble getting in even 60g of protein...even harder to get in enough water...I just keep trying my best, though

[k8ee 131]

way to go' date=' K8ee...I am still having trouble getting in even 60g of Protein...even harder to get in enough Water...I just keep trying my best, though[/quote']

Thanks tigerbelle!

It definitely was a good day. Unfortunately not every day is like it though. I'm normally like you...trying to get in 60g of Protein. It's like every meal you make (unless you like Protein shakes?!?) has to be high in protein isn't it?

My dietician gave me the name of a Protein powder that you can sprinkle in with any food or drink and it has 17g protein in a spoonful!!

I just have to order it now!!

[tigerbelle 328]

let me know how that Protein Powder works...I was telling a friend today that it seems like when I make my goal with water/liquids, I fall short of the Protein goal...then when I concentrate on getting Proteins in and make improvement, I fall behind with the water/liquids...my goodness

[k8ee 131]

That's exactly the same problem with me too. I'm ordering it today. It's called Beneprotein (Nestlé product) and ill let you know how it goes.