I'm 2 days post op, day one was horrible cramping and cold chills all day and most of the night. Even with the symptoms the backup surgeon told me this was just my body getting use to the new anatomy (the sleeve) I was discharged around 8:30pm last night. Please tell things will get better? Suffering!

Yes, it will get better. First couple of weeks are tough, physically and mentally, but hang in there because as with everything, this too will pass :-)

And it will be so worth it. For now, rest, get used to the new way your body works, keep sipping your liquids, follow whatever plan your doc gives you, take your pain meds and start to move around. Keep it simple and don't stress...

Any questions, search this site and you will find someone who's been there before you and has help and good advice to offer. Don't suffer in silence.

When you start to see the benefits of your sleeve, what you are going through will fade from memory.

Good luck and congratulations on joining the sleeved side!

Edited October 16, 201312 yr by Indigo1991

I have 6 days to go till I am sleeved, so this is just a note of sympathy and healing vibes sent your way. Hang in there.

Congratulations on your surgery. It should get better. Try a heating pad, it helped me with some cramping and should warm you a bit. If the chills persist more than a few days follow up with your doctor.

Best of luck!!

Thanks for all the encouragement. The cramping has not been as intense today as it was yesterday, but it has been a challenge to get down 1 shake & one 16oz bottle of water taken in 1oz shots every 20mins. I still have another 14.5oz shake and another bottle of water to try and get down today it's tough.

I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I can tell you each day gets better and better! The first week was so hard for me but now I feel good! Just take it one day at a time and you'll feel better soon! Just make sure at this point you stay hydrated! Congrats on this big step!

Thanks for all the encouragement. The cramping has not been as intense today as it was yesterday' date=' but it has been a challenge to get down 1 shake & one 16oz bottle of water taken in 1oz shots every 20mins. I still have another 14.5oz shake and another bottle of water to try and get down today it's tough.[/quote']

Congrats on your surgery it will get better