June 25th Sleevers? I need a buddy...

[wmbt 3]

I was sleeved on the 26th. Feel great except this right incision where they removed my stomach is killing me constantly. Do you think that's just the process or maybe I separated it too far?

[Kami63 215]

I was sleeved on the 26th. Feel great except this right incision where they removed my stomach is killing me constantly. Do you think that's just the process or maybe I separated it too far?

Sleeved on 25th and mine big incision hurts pretty bad. Taking it easy and taking pain meds still. Hopefully in a few days we will all feel better.

[PaNailGirl 44]

Lucky on the pain meds!! They only gave me 30 pills and they were 2 every 4 hours! That only gets me about 3 days, but I did stretch it! I'm out now and still sore as hell! Oh well this too shall pass!

[PaNailGirl 44]

Hey everyone! We made it to the losers bench!! I was wondering if anyone else was still having significant pain at your largest incision site? My husband still has to help me get out of bed' date=' go to the bathroom, up and down in the recliner..etc. He goes back to work on Monday and I'm worried about getting around on my own. Other than this I am doing fantastic! Any thoughts would be helpful!![/quote']

Yes yes and yes!!!! I was only given a few days of pain meds too! It hurts so bad getting up and down! Like your incision is ripping apart! Once I get up and moving for a few minutes I feel much better. I had surgery on Tuesday and really wasn't expecting to be in this much pain still! I guess I underestimated the pain of having most of your stomach removed!!! Haha when were you sleeved?

[bkegler 2]

I'm having my surgery at Virtua hospital in Lumberton' date=' NJ by Dr. Boynton. Anyone having surgery on June 25th or even in New Jersey.[/quote']

Hello pinkeez83, how did everything turn out with your sleeve surgery? I am meeting with my doctor on July 18 and I am going to ask about this procedure.

[SheWins1 207]

Yes yes and yes!!!! I was only given a few days of pain meds too! It hurts so bad getting up and down! Like your incision is ripping apart! Once I get up and moving for a few minutes I feel much better. I had surgery on Tuesday and really wasn't expecting to be in this much pain still! I guess I underestimated the pain of having most of your stomach removed!!! Haha when were you sleeved?

I was sleeved the 24th & feel great when I tAke my hydrocodone. I just filled my 2nd prescription. If I were you, I'd call & insist on a refill. There is no reason to be in tjat much pain. I will pray for you. Take care!

[PaNailGirl 44]

I'm going to do just that tomorrow!!!! I can't sleep, it's hard to get up and down! Ridiculous! Oh and did you notice that there is much more food commercials in them usual these days? Haha

[SheWins1 207]

I'm going to do just that tomorrow!!!! I can't sleep' date=' it's hard to get up and down! Ridiculous! Oh and did you notice that there is much more food commercials in them usual these days? Haha[/quote']

Ohhh one more peice of advice that's helped me is a heating pad!!! From the moment I came outta recovery, I started it on my back for 2 hours then flipped to my chest. Keep doing it! I feel it's one of the reasons I can move around so well and not sore. Helps with bloating as well! I constantly do It still and use gas-x strips (2 at a time) helped with bloating/full gurglies!

[2notbwinded 27]

I went to pride parade yesterday. We did lots of walking and some dancing. (even though everyone says I should've skipped it this year) Still, now my belly button incision ITCHES LIKE CRAZY!!!

Is anyone's incisions itching a whole lot? I had my gallbladder removed 3 years ago and don't remember this much itching around my incisions.... I hope I didn't hurt it. Also the area around it is kinda hard to the touch. I don't want to scratch it and make it worse but it's driving me crazy!

[Busterdoodoo 38]

Mine are itching pretty bad...especially the big one. But this is usually a sign of healing

[SheWins1 207]

I went to pride parade yesterday. We did lots of walking and some dancing. (even though everyone says I should've skipped it this year) Still' date=' now my belly button incision ITCHES LIKE CRAZY!!!

Is anyone's incisions itching a whole lot? I had my gallbladder removed 3 years ago and don't remember this much itching around my incisions.... I hope I didn't hurt it. Also the area around it is kinda hard to the touch. I don't want to scratch it and make it worse but it's driving me crazy! [/quote']

I've been itchy at all spots as well. I was always told it's a sign of healing.

[brandnew 72]

Hey, I'm just wondering...I read ppl can't eat more than a teaspoon or 2...I really can't feel my stomach to say the same. Are you experiencing the same full feeling you got before the surgery or is it different? I mean I don't have more than about 2 or 3 teaspoons myself but it's not because I have this crazy full feeling but more like I'm just not that hungry so I just stop. Anyone else not getting an "I'm so stuffed" feeling like ppl claim or for those of you that do what's it like?

[thenewme13 39]

Hey' date=' I'm just wondering...I read ppl can't eat more than a teaspoon or 2...I really can't feel my stomach to say the same. Are you experiencing the same full feeling you got before the surgery or is it different? I mean I don't have more than about 2 or 3 teaspoons myself but it's not because I have this crazy full feeling but more like I'm just not that hungry so I just stop. Anyone else not getting an "I'm so stuffed" feeling like ppl claim or for those of you that do what's it like?[/quote']

Hello brandnew

I felt the same way as you, well It was with yogurt it would take me 15-20 mins to eat a half of the 3oz cup because I would feel so full....to me it feels like a pressure in my stomach followed by a big sigh... Lol not if thats normal but thats when Im ok and stop. So after a week post-op it takes me a good 45 mins to finish a 4-6oz container of yogurt...something that would take me 1-2min before!

[2notbwinded 27]

Hey, I'm just wondering...I read ppl can't eat more than a teaspoon or 2...I really can't feel my stomach to say the same. Are you experiencing the same full feeling you got before the surgery or is it different? I mean I don't have more than about 2 or 3 teaspoons myself but it's not because I have this crazy full feeling but more like I'm just not that hungry so I just stop. Anyone else not getting an "I'm so stuffed" feeling like ppl claim or for those of you that do what's it like?

I don't have the same full feeling like pre op anymore (kinda miss it, messed up huh?). Anyway, I did serve myself an extra ounce of cottage cheese. Thinking that its simply ridiculous that I can't get this Protein in. Well, I ate maybe .5 ounce before the not-so-full feeling turned to just nausea.... Ugh. Never again, you'd think right? Nope, I accidentally did it this morning. I chose not to measure and just eat till I felt full, but since I didn't know when to stop I went straight to nauseous again. It seems I learn like Homer Simpson!

Edit: I should add that the other day I went to a restaurant with the family & since I couldn't order anything else I had the wonton Soup without the wontons. Gave away 2 small servings (my kids) and proceeded to sip the entire meal. I didn't want to have nothing to do so I kept sipping. When it was time to go I stood up and I could feel all that liquid sloshing inside or something. It was the first uncomfortably full feeling I've had. About 30 minutes of waking later I felt better. Full relief came after a bathroom break (TMI sorry).

Edited July 2, 2013 by 2notbwinded

[Mocha-NJ 20]

I'm going to do just that tomorrow!!!! I can't sleep' date=' it's hard to get up and down! Ridiculous! Oh and did you notice that there is much more food commercials in them usual these days? Haha[/quote']

Way to many food options on tv....ugghhh