Vsg on july 8th

[nridore 9]

Hey guys, is the day after surgery & I'm getting discharged today. Is there anything to expect guys?

[txsleeve624 62]

Take your pain medication as indicated. Don't let the pain get to you. Drink warm liquids. Good luck

[Dickens22 62]

Don't over do it! Rest when you need to,drink that ounce of Fluid every ten minute for ten hours of the day to get your 60 oz in ,drink your Protein and have lots of Popsicles and broth for variety! My doc routinely prescribes a small rx of Ativan for anxiety and pain management. I found taking one when I felt stressed helped my pain management better than an actual pain rx. You'll do great!

[SueJH 205]

Gurgles and gas! If it hasn't happened yet, you might get some pretty bad gas pain. I was fine the day after surgery until about 4:30pm when I felt absolutely terrible because of the gas trying to find an escape route! The good thing is that it only lasted for a few hours and that was it for me.

You will be tired, and that is totally normal. In addition to the liquids, just try to get up and walk a little every hour or so. It will help the gas move along.

Good luck!

[fp9107 121]

Take some of your pain medicine in your iv before they release you. Take a pillow to hold you stomach in place for the drive home. Buy some gas x strips, those will help a lot.

[nridore 9]

Ok thanks, can I have Jello

[lorrieann1 49]

I had my sleeve done yesterday as well. I was told that I can have Popsicles, Jello and broth in addition to my normal liquids. My pain levels are subsiding but the gas pain is awful!