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I GOT SLEEVED ON MONDAY JUNE 3rd...ouch



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I was sleeved Monday, June 3. The first day I thought I was dying. Shoulder and back pain from gas was terrible and incisions were so sore. I didn't have the breath to carry on a conversation. Today is Wednesday, 2 days later, and I am feeling better as far as the soreness but the reflux and gas pain still are pretty bad. I'm trying to figure out how to get all of this liquid in me every day. I just keep looking at the END RESULT. I was 239 before preop diet, 231 went I went into hospital, and 230 when I left. Each day is a new day.

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Ya, that little biity Water looks like Lake Michigan. You got your eyes on the prize, good. It'll get better.

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I feel ya wpierce!! I had mine on Monday too!! The gas pains weren't too bad but the nausea up until just a few hours ago was horrible!!! AND getting the pain meds down is so hard!! I've had 2 Popsicles and 5-6 oz of Water today so far.... I'm just trying to keep it up!!

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Wow.. congrats to both of you!! I can't wait to have this done. The more I read about it, the more I want it. I wish both of you success in the days, weeks and years to come!!

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It WILL get better. Walking alot will help with the gas pain and also if you can get some GasX strips they helped me. Just progress with your liquid intake little by little! It will all come! Hoping you feel better soon!

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I'm just 3 days ahead of you and I promise, it gets better each day. You are in the toughest part right now. When I was feeling like you are, I read posts from people who were 1 week, 2 weeks, a month (etc) out and it really gave me hope that it gets better pretty quickly. Hang in there!!!

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I used a shot glass, a measuring cup and a clock to get my fluids in for the first few days. I drank one ounce every 15 minutes. Teeny sips all 15 minutes. It works out to 8 oz. every two hours and will get you very close to the recommended amount. I counted Protein shakes in my fluids.

Do get up and walk every couple of hours too. Just around the house is good.

Be kind to yourself. It's major surgery even though the incisions look small on the outside.

Lynda

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I too had surgery Monday. I was very sore, but doing good other wise. I have been walking since the night of my surgery. I have been taking Gas X chewables. If the pills and strips don't work. The chewables have been doing well for me. My doctor sent me home with Loratab liquid and a pain pump that is inserted in my stomach and is good for 5 days. Now I am just waiting on bowel movement. I have been keeping something by me at all times and sipping on it to stay hydrated. Good Luck!

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I was sleeved Monday as well. Sooooooorrrre. But from what I know this is the worst day, maybe tomorrow, and I'm getting in my Water and walking. I was told 42 oz of Fluid and I've had more than 45. No nausea, and I've checked for fever and my temp is good.

I did cough up some blood, but it was right after a nosebleed. I think there may have been blood in my throat from that. If it's still bleeding tomorrow, I'll be calling for sure!

Prayers going out for all of my sleeve-siblings who want them!

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@devichan. What are You doing for Protein?

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I feel ya wpierce!! I had mine on Monday too!! The gas pains weren't too bad but the nausea up until just a few hours ago was horrible!!! AND getting the pain meds down is so hard!! I've had 2 Popsicles and 5-6 oz of Water today so far.... I'm just trying to keep it up!!

I was sleeved on Tues. 6/4/13. The surgery and recovery for me was less than 1&1/2 hours. Within 2 hours I started walking. It was painful but got easier ever time I walked. I came home today. I've been sipping all day and even got 3oz of yogurt in and a shake. Hurts still but not as bad as it did by any means. We got this

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I was sleeved Monday' date=' June 3. The first day I thought I was dying. Shoulder and back pain from gas was terrible and incisions were so sore. I didn't have the breath to carry on a conversation. Today is Wednesday, 2 days later, and I am feeling better as far as the soreness but the reflux and gas pain still are pretty bad. I'm trying to figure out how to get all of this liquid in me every day. I just keep looking at the END RESULT. I was 239 before preop diet, 231 went I went into hospital, and 230 when I left. Each day is a new day.[/quote']

Exactly all the symptoms I felt on may 31st when I had mine but tomorrow is my one week post-op and I feel pretty good. It gets better my friend let's just do it day by day. I am already down 14 pounds since last Friday, so it is well worth those two days of hell

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I had mine done on the 31 of May and it does get a lot better. I am able to drink my Water without any issues, I can even take big sips.

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I got sleeved on Monday too. I had lots of gas pains in hospital and so when i got home on wednesday. But today I feel great!! I'm starting to get more fluids in now which is great. Just keep thinking about the end!! I've been told puree stage is lots better. So just hang in there

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I had mine done on the 31 of May and it does get a lot better. I am able to drink my Water without any issues' date=' I can even take big sips.[/quote']

Glad you are doing well Diana and you are getting awesome results so far

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