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I've been doing well with meds, gasses etc. but this morning I went for my leak test. No leaks, which is good, but we can't get anything past the duodenum. So I am on ice chips only. Would really like a fruit juice or something!

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How's everyone doing?? Had mine yesterday. Hurting a bit, and wanting my drain out, but all In all I'm a happy girl!!

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I'm doing well. Really no nausea but lots of gas pain. Yesterday I slept most of the day except when I was walking and sipping. Today, I was up more but found out I couldn't tolerate vicodin. So I'm only on tylenol and doing ok so far. Hope everyone else is doing well!

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I had kind of a rough day with nausea today. It was day two. Once we got it under control I feel fine now. I can't take the liquid Vicodin without anti nausea medication. The gas has been really manageable for me. The Dr. Came in and told me that I was one of the best patients they have seen in a while lol. I am home now and feel good after my long nap :)

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So I was sleeved the 25th and I got home yesterday at 9. One day in the hospital. Not to scare anyone but it was worse than I thought. I thought I would be like the people that post saying everything was fine. I had a lot of nausea (I never had nausea after any other surgeries I had). Plus I got my period and with blood thinners that wasn't pretty lol. Got it as soon as I left recovery. I walked four laps during the night that first night which did help with gas pain. I couldn't get comfortable but I made it through! Passed swallow study and was released last night. Got all my liquids in I was required to get in before discharge. So woke up on day 3 (today) and thankfully I feel so much better. Day 1&2 were hard but day 3 is smooth sailing!!

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Sleeved Monday June 24th! Why is the gas so Bad! Taking GAVISCON!

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I immediately used my heating pad once I came from recovery. I placed it on my back and slept. Then I slept for two hours , then I placed it on my front on my chest and I hardly had any gas! I think that's the key. I was sooooo scared! I walked a lot also. But I really feel the heating pad has helped. I bought gas-x strips but I haven't had to use them yet. Try the heating pad and see if that helps.

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I will definitely try the heating pad! Just had a yummy cup of chicken broth for lunch it went down easier than the Protein Shake & jello! Not to much heart burn! I am walking every chance I get! I still feel a little dizzy! I think its from all the meds they give you in the hospital!

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I will definitely try the heating pad! Just had a yummy cup of chicken broth for lunch it went down easier than the Protein Shake & jello! Not to much heart burn! I am walking every chance I get! I still feel a little dizzy! I think its from all they meds they give you in the hospital!

Yeahhh' date=' did u ever think u would love "broth" so much?!! LOL!

I choked down some Jello but love the broth. I think the meds do make us a lil' dizzy.I am only on Hydrocod/ acetaminophen now for pain every 4-6 hours. I've been taking it every 4 hours and it's helping. I'm just swollen and sore on the incision spots.

Also have you tried the Isopure Protein Drinks? They are not shakes but are a Water with Protein. They have 40grams of protein & only 160 calories!!!! They run about $4.00 a 20oz. Bottle. But so worth it if you consider it for a meal or two.

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I was sleeved tuesday. Came home today. Feels better to be at home but I don't feel that great. Got in a little liquid and a little Protein today. Did some walking. The farting started a little this morning but mostly been burping and vomiting clear slime with gas bubbles. The gas pains in my belly have been terrible.

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Sleeved on the 25th and came home Thursday! Sorry for taking so long to update. The only thing I had been consistently was tired! I slept as much as I possibly could when they weren't waking me up to check me, give me shots etc. I walked around my room, to the bathroom, once the catheter was out. I don't think I did that well getting in fluids but I sure did go to the bathroom a lot. Water was difficult going down so I stuck with crystal light and popsicles. Yesterday they gave me pudding. I was also released after that so I was very happy! After I got out, I went to the pharmacy, my favorite thrift shop, and then to GNC to try out the Isopure drinks I keep hearing about. I didn't push myself too hard, felt fine. The only trouble I had was getting comfortable so I could lay down. Today my stomach feels fine but my arms and back are sore. I haven't had any problems with gas (yet) but I also haven't had a bm yet... anyone else not have a bm yet?

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Wow! You got pudding yesterday! broth & baby food apple sauce!

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Yup, sf vanilla pudding...just dipped my spoon in it a few times...I'm on full liquid so I can have pudding, Jello, almost anything that doesn't require chewing. I'm stuck on popsicles though.

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