Hello everyone, I am on day 7 and am still struggling. I went to a post-op class and most everyone was all happy and pain free etc. I felt like something must be wrong with me. I still have quite a bit of pain, my stomach is constantly gurgling. I can barely get water in without a touch of pain. I can feel every drop go down until it gets restricted at the opening of my stomach. I still have some gas pains. Will I ever feel normal again? I mean feel like I did before surgery? Not that I mean feel like I can eat everything but just feel somewhat normal? I did a lot of research but I guess I didn't realize how hard this would be. I know everyone is different but this part is super hard. Any advice would be appreciated.

Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble. Sometimes people are very uncomfortable with the gas that was pumped in to allow the surgeon to have space to have the surgery. Walking a lot helps get rid of it. I hope you have some pain meds too.

I felt like this too. For the first 5 days I was miserable. I was throwing up, and couldnt hold anything down. I threw up all the time. Then around day 7, I just woke up and sat on the couch. Something other than just sleeping in my bed. that helped so much. Just take it day by day. I am 5 weeks out today and feel great. Still struggling trying to eat. But its getting there.

I had that kind of pain too. I called the nurse and the doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory meds (suppository, but oh well) and I saw a major difference within a few days. Some people take longer to heal I guess. Even water would hurt going down, it was horrible. I spent the first 2 weeks regretting my decision. Call your doctor and explain your symptoms, maybe they can prescribe something. Good luck.