OCTOBER 2014

[kimodell69 138]

Still in Hospital. I may go home today. We will see. Still in a lot of pain. I can only go about 3 hours between pain meds. One good news though... I passed gas today! Never thought I would be so excited! Just typing this wears me out. Going to rest now. I will check in later.

[amylynns 802]

Is anyone still having issues with pain? I had my surgery on 10/22 and have been trying to ween myself on less pain meds because I'll run out soon. Last night I took 1&1/2 perc and when I woke up this morning I had a 7 level pain, and after showering I literally had to lay down and wait for the meds to kick in. During the day I can exist fine on 1&1/2, but it seems as night and in the am I need the 2 to manage the pain. I'm worried I'm still in too much pain, and also that when I do run out the dr will not give me more. I'd love to hear your thoughts, I know some said they weren't given pain meds at all, I honestly don't know how you exist. Also I get regular gallstones and still function, so I'm not being a whimp. ????

I haven't had to take pain meds, other than Tylenol since the day after I got home. But it was making me sick to my stomach. (Liquid Lortab) there's days when I feel like I need more than the tylenol though. I have only one incision area that's giving me most of the pain. It's about 2 1/2" long. My 7 other little ones aren't bad. You could try tylenol every 4 hours and see if that's sufficient?

[ShonIsLove 64]

I stopped taking my pain meds after being home after about 3 days. I continue to take Tylenol if needed and it works Great. I honestly felt better after I stopped taking the narcotic pain meds. I think they had more side effects for me. I hope you feel better soon.

[Naynay31 63]

I haven't had to take pain meds, other than Tylenol since the day after I got home. But it was making me sick to my stomach. (Liquid Lortab) there's days when I feel like I need more than the tylenol though. I have only one incision area that's giving me most of the pain. It's about 2 1/2" long. My 7 other little ones aren't bad. You could try tylenol every 4 hours and see if that's sufficient?

yea my one big incision is the only one that gives me pain

[Dmclaren83 21]

I'm going to try the Tylenol and see if I can substitute that. Thanks for the tip. They also fixed a hernia, so I'm not sure if that's part of why I'm still in pain....

[cavery77 39]

I am having severe side pain. I have been sleeping in a chair for 4 days. My dr told my I probably tore stitches on the inside. Pain meds don't help just avoiding straining in my stomach.

[Beni 1,484]

I am sorry you are having so much pain. I do find getting up from bed a bit challenging specially from a horizontal position. I wish I had better arm muscles and had come up with a bar or system to get out of bed.

Please check your temp once in a while just to be sure no infection is coming on

[cavery77 39]

I have been. Had a catscan and the doctor didn't see anything.

[Beni 1,484]

liquids, my new full time job.

What are you all able to drink 4 to 5 days after surgery? I was told to sip 1 oz per 15 minutes and sip slowly and if I felt like something was stuck in my stomach to stop. Well, I sip, burp, stop. I am so scarred of bursting my pouch which can happen more easily in the first 3 weeks and yes, even Water can do it. Because I don't take any pain meds I feel everything.

At this point I am lucky to get 40 Oz in a day.

Wondering if I am expecting too much of myself.

[cavery77 39]

40oz is awesome!! I'm three weeks out and can barely get 30oz in. I try two gulps a time. Don't push it. I didn't drink but maybe 20oz first week after surgery.

[layknee 357]

liquids, my new full time job.

What are you all able to drink 4 to 5 days after surgery? I was told to sip 1 oz per 15 minutes and sip slowly and if I felt like something was stuck in my stomach to stop. Well, I sip, burp, stop. I am so scarred of bursting my pouch which can happen more easily in the first 3 weeks and yes, even Water can do it. Because I don't take any pain meds I feel everything.

At this point I am lucky to get 40 Oz in a day.

Wondering if I am expecting too much of myself.

you're good I barely get in 2-3 cups of Fluid. I'm three weeks out.

Edited November 1, 2014 by layknee

[tacycakes 127]

My date was the 29th and I'm 2days post, but still in hospital. The first set of pain meds made me sick. I'm curious because where I had surgery they tell you to be on liquids 3 weeks after, but it seems like most people on here didn't have to wait that long. How long were you told to so liquids?

two weeks liquid, third week starting puréed

[Beni 1,484]

I have one week of liquids and the 60 gr of Protein mixed in any clear liquid or Water. Second week besides those items above I am introducing runny (no sugar added) baby oatmeal, cream of wheat and grits as well as light or plain yogurt. Yoplait 100 is going to feel like thanksgiving

[tacycakes 127]

Okay. About my right side pain that was killing me: the surgeons assistant called a prescription in for me yesterday for a pill that dissolves under your tongue called Hyoscyamine. I can take every 6 hours. Miracle stuff I'm telling you. I feel Soooo much better. She thought maybe I'm producing gas bc maybe I became lactose intolerant after surgery. So I have to ditch a huge bag of Bariatric Advantage protien powder.

The water: I'm still only able to get in 42 oz at the most of Water.

Weight: I have still only lost the two pounds I gained during surgery and I am 9 days post. I'm wondering if it's a combination of not enough water / no real BM.

[cavery77 39]

Was your side pain the burning sharp pain feeling when you bend over?