Smooth Recovery? Anyone?

[the-Russ 91]

One horror story that freaked me out is people saying they can only drink 2oz of Water every 15 min. I was afraid I would not be able to drink Water and that freaked me out.

I timed myself drinking 16oz of water at a leisurely rate. I was not rushing or trying to see how fast I could drink it.

14min (watching TV, carrying on a conversation...)

That is hardly the 2 oz every 15 min.

[TanyaB 25]

After the first week I was able to start drinking Water a pretty decent rate. I can drink 8 ounces in about 5 minutes without feeling over full. Some people just have swelling the last longer than others.

[LynRN 294]

All of these posts are very encouraging. Thank you.

[LynRN 294]

More smooth recovery stories, please.

[skikyd 165]

Sleeved on 10/3.

Was found to have Atril fibulation as a result of stress of surgery.Cardiac disc. Got it under control before they let me out.

Er than that the VSGwent text book perfectly.

I am almost 3 weeks out , have lost 12 lbs since surgery.Had some Constipation --- was told drink more Water.

It worked.

No food issues. I follow doc's orders. And haven't problems.

I get mushy foods in 8 days.

[PGee 318]

Recovery was very easy......a little soreness where they cut off that part of the stomach......not even enough discomfort to warrent pain meds.

But, I may have a higher pain tolerance than some........Good luck

[RockyRitz 28]

I am 13 days post-op. My recovery was easy! Everyone is different but I felt back to normal pretty much by day 3, walking 3 miles, traveling, etc. I had zero pain from the actual surgery, only gas pain in shoulders the first few days post-op. I'm also sleeping better than I have in years and my acid reflux is gone thanks to my surgeon repairing a hiatal hernia during surgery. Getting the sleeve has already shown to be a good choice in ways I didn't expect. Good luck!

[cubbies76 132]

I have been extremely fortunate as well. I'm 9 days postop and haven't had any real pain at all and no nausea or vomiting at all, no problems getting Protein or fluids in, etc. Only pain has been some soreness after pushing the walking up to 4 miles or so. I was out and around town 5 days post op for a few hours and was a little sore then too. I thank my lucky stars everyday so that it has gone so smoothly. I was super nervous about it beforehand.

[cescelli 46]

I feel horrible, I'm very nauseous and sore. When i drink anything after like 3 seconds I get a pain in my stomach..and All of the sudden Jello and broth really gross me out. So I've just been drink Water and Protein water.

[Seela 1,187]

Today is Thursday, I was sleeved on Monday. Had some gas pain last night and walked it off. Other than that this has been so much easier than I thought it would be.

[LynRN 294]

That is great to hear.

[playlikeworldchamps 595]

I am 7.5 months from surgery and have lost 87 lbs. My recovery was easy. I walked in the hospital as much as possible, followed the diet stages to a T and after having surgery on a Wednesday went back to work the following Monday. Was there pain - yes of course, but not anything some Tylenol couldn't handle. My doctor also allows Motrin.

[JackieV 246]

I'm almost 9 months post op and I didn't have any major complications. Surgery was a breeze, I had a small skin reaction to dermabond but nothing terrible. Life is back to normal.

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Edited October 25, 2013 by 4My2boys

[Rdytolose 18]

I had my surgery on 9/9 and it has been a breeze. As some people have mentioned, I think it is important to go into it with certain decisions already made. My decisions were: I will walk, walk, walk, as soon as possible. I will get in all of my liquids. I will get in all of my Protein - every day - no questions asked. If you notice, most of the people who report good early results do these things. Also, I used my binder all day, every day for about the first three weeks, then I started tapering off. Good luck, you can do this.

[Harris1❤ 28]

I had no health issues as well just over weight and my surgery went smooth...Before my surgery I was on this app reading non stop and it drove me crazy!! You will be just fine