I am on day 5 Post Op. I'm feeling great about this surgery and so far so good..

I have not yet had to use any pain meds the whole time. I got in 45 grams if protein drinks today. I walked up and down my drive way several times. I drive into town today which is about a 30 min drive to get a pedicure. I needed that treat. I wish you all the best and love reading posts.

Good Luck to all!!

Cari

Glad you're doing so well. I didn't need pain or gas meds. How fantastic! Don't rush yourself too fast though.

just got sleeved yesterday, my gas pain is all in my chest and that's what s bothering me, not the incisions! I have had to slow down drinking because it makes me feel way too full

Congratulations to those who are newly sleeved! Wishing you all the best! Because the best is yet to come!

Be well…

just got sleeved yesterday, my gas pain is all in my chest and that's what s bothering me, not the incisions! I have had to slow down drinking because it makes me feel way too full

Hang in there Itz! Walking is supposed to be the best medicine for gas. I was sleeved on 4/15, and thank God I didn't have that issue. I was more afraid of the gas than the surgery. Dr said he gets out as much as he can. I'm so grateful. Just walk and take pain meds to help you move and drink.

Itmezk

Try making yourself burp. When I did that I could get Water down a lot better

Thanks I have tried burping a lot! not much comes out, now I believe it is heartburn/reflux I am feelin, because I need omeprazole everyday or I feel it bad, and they have me on prevacid..sp? I think it must be different, other than that though this recovery is going great and I am going home today!

So I am home now, but still have crazy pressure in my chest and shoulders, I think it must be gas, if it were for that I would be feeling amazing! has anyone else experienced these gas pain in your chest like I am? I am day 2 post op...

Yes I still have the gas 3 days post op. Today I was finally able to reach my protein requirements but certainly not my water, Have only been able to get down about 16 oz so far. I'm going to try to do another 4 and an ice pop before bed. I do find that walking helps with the gas. I do laps around my house while sipping. Hoping tomorrow is better. For me, the incisions are the easiest part. They are a little sore but not bad at all. The gas is bad, the stuff coming out of my butt (sorry TMI) is horrible and I also have an awful case of thrush in my mouth. I am also exhausted. Hoping to feel a little better tomorrow,

This is my 5th day as well. I ended up with a cold/sore throat while in the hospital. The coughing is what is causing the pain in my tummy, I am able to get my Protein down but as soon as I do, I have the diaherria, Has anyone else suffered from this. I just wish this cold would go as I would be able to do so much more. I am taking cold meds that I am allowed to take but it just doesn't seem to help, Feeling a bit down,

day 3 post op, I havn't had any diaherria, or anything for that matter. I have come no where close to drinking enough or Water or Protein. Today I am very dizzy, I am assuming I need to drink more, but when I drink it seems to stay in my chest and It hurts. Though its still early in the day the gas in my chest seems to be better. I hope this is al normal! I am sorry you got a cold on top of this Penny! and Steph, the incisions are easiest for me too! I hear it will all get easier, it has to right!

My Dr gave me a Rx of Pepcid to take twice daily for 3 months. I don't feel the burning in my chest when I take it.

So sorry you have a cold Penny. That must be awful. I hope it clears up quickly. Yes, I have diarrhea after every Protein shake.

That is good to know I am not the only one with diarrhea after my Protein shakes. I was awake all nite coughing and my stomach is so sore. Hopefully I can get some sleep today, This has to get better. :-(

I have to say, I am feeling so much better today. I am almost done with my first Protein drink 3 hours before I was able to finish it yesterday. I am hoping to go to my son's lacrosse game today but only if I can get the diarrhea pver with before we leave. I will keep you in my prayers Penny. The thought of having a cough while going through all of this is horrible. Hang in, better days are sure to come.

I am 4 weeks out now, but remember the early days vividly. Once you are on mushy foods, the diarrhea gets better. Now I eat activated greek yogurt, which helps put all the good bacteria back in your colon that were probably killed off by the IV antibiotics. My APRN said I could use the gas x strips early on that dissolve in your mouth and that helped a lot with abdominal gas pain. I didn't have the shoulder and chest pain that other people talk about, but I had a lot of incisional pain and deep abdominal pain. Like I got stabbed in the gut five times - which I did! I did get a refill on liquid lortab, but did not use all of the 2nd refill. I was able to switch out to liquid Tylenol. CVS carries an adult strength liquid, so you don't have to drink so much of the kid's Tylenol. I found if I stayed ahead of the pain, I walked more and the gas went away quickly. Good luck with your recovery!