Check in: Week of Nov 17th Sleevers!

[pippinleicester 78]

Day five at home and just feeling great.Sorry to those people who are not having it as easy as i am

i know i am very lucky to feel so well.Off to an auction to get old furniture to "SHABBY CHIC" it`s my new hobby and old brown furniture is practically given away at auctions these days.Take care all pippinleicester.

[samuelsmom 670]

Good Morning! I had surgery on the 19th at 3:30 in the afternoon. By the time I got back to my room it was evening. The incisions were painless, however, the gas was terrible! After the first 4 hours, the nurse helped me out of bed and I took a walk. That was a great help. He also got me a recliner as being in a bed was just too uncomfortable. I had mouth swabs during the night which actually was fine as I did not want anything to drink. No nausea at all- my doctor has everyone on anti=nausea medicine IV until the IV comes out which I really appreciated. One other thing I was a little surprised at- at my hospital- everyone is on a heart monitor and pulse oximeter until the morning after surgery. Was it that way for others?

I walked a lot the morning after surgery and went home Thursday evening, the 20th. It was a hard ride home as it was 1/2 hour away and the roads were rough even with me holding a pillow. Transitioning to home has also had challenges. While I was thrilled to be home, getting in all the liquid was tough and there was no IV so I had to! Getting comfortable at home also took some time as there was no nurse right by! The incisions have been fine- I don't have any steri strips and they look and feel ok. Still have gas pain from time to time but coming along nicely. Congratulations and good luck to all of the persons who were sleeved this week!

[dashofsunshine 876]

My surgery was the morning of the 20th. All you guys who have had barely any pain or complications...I am so jealous ???? surgery went fine until Thursday afternoon when my pulse started dipping down into the low 30's with extreme nausea. It happened 8 times yesterday as well, and once this morning already. My pulse is also like 130 when walking at a snails pace in the hallway. I have NEVER had a single heart issue before this surgery. They did an EKG and an echo and found absolutely nothing wrong with my heart. So basically, they don't know why I'm having these spells. It is exhausting and discouraging. I'm 26 years old - I don't want a pacemaker. I chose to have this surgery electively and apparently destroyed my heart in the process, which absolutely devastates me. I've been walking 6 times a day but still suffering from horrible gas pains as well - it just doesn't seem to want to leave my body. Also, lots of chest pain when I breathe deeply ???? good luck to you all...may you have better odds than I....❤️

[samuelsmom 670]

My surgery was the morning of the 20th. All you guys who have had barely any pain or complications...I am so jealous surgery went fine until Thursday afternoon when my pulse started dipping down into the low 30's with extreme nausea. It happened 8 times yesterday as well, and once this morning already. My pulse is also like 130 when walking at a snails pace in the hallway. I have NEVER had a single heart issue before this surgery. They did an EKG and an echo and found absolutely nothing wrong with my heart. So basically, they don't know why I'm having these spells. It is exhausting and discouraging. I'm 26 years old - I don't want a pacemaker. I chose to have this surgery electively and apparently destroyed my heart in the process, which absolutely devastates me. I've been walking 6 times a day but still suffering from horrible gas pains as well - it just doesn't seem to want to leave my body. Also, lots of chest pain when I breathe deeply good luck to you all...may you have better odds than I....❤

Hey there,

I hope you start feeling better soon. From what you wrote, it doesn't sound like you have a heart problem so hang on to that. I hope they figure out what is causing these episodes soon.

[alexa 10]

Hang in there, it will get better. You are doing the right thing by walking. Day 2 was the absolute worse for me. I was so full of pain and pressure from the gas and sore from the surgery. Kept walking in between naps and focused on staying hydrated more than consuming Protein. I woke up the 3rd day, yesterday and felt 100 times better. I then read more posts that said the first 48 hours are the worst. I was questioning what I had done too. This was elective for me too so I was really upset with myself. But like I said yesterday was great. Still have some soreness but nothing I can't handle, especially with pain meds, which I am going to try to stop today. As for your heart beat fluctuations....could it be due to the pain and something that will also pass. I am so sorry you are having these problems. Hang in there. It will get better.

[mom of 2 poodles 19]

Hi dashofsunshine, I have pain in my chest too when I breathe deeply. I was given a spirometer that I suck air in to, its job is to exercise my lungs, it does hurt a bit but the more I use it the less breathing deeply hurts. Praying that they find out what is going on with your heart.

Edited November 22, 2014 by mom of 2 poodles

[becweaves 67]

I had surgery on the 19th and I am having trouble reading the signs of my stomach.

I'm not hungry at all so I am forcing myself to eat.

Yesterday I stuck with broth.< /p>

Today I've had 1 tablespoon of oatmeal - I made 2 but didn't want it :-(

And now I'm sipping on a Protein Shake.

What are your signs telling you that you need to eat? Or that you need to stop eating?

Any advice would be helpful!

[samuelsmom 670]

@@becweaves I am having the same issue as I am not hungry at all. When I sip too fast I do get a pain in the middle of my back so I scale back and that works. Since I am neither hungry or thirsty I have set certain goals for myself to have every 2 hours. I am using the hospital cups so I can keep track. Today my goal is 4 ounces of clears and 2 oz of Protein shake every 2 hours. Yesterday I barely got in 36 oz. so realized I needed to make it an absolute priority and track everything. So far it is going well. Hope this helps.

[becweaves 67]

@@becweaves I am having the same issue as I am not hungry at all. When I sip too fast I do get a pain in the middle of my back so I scale back and that works. Since I am neither hungry or thirsty I have set certain goals for myself to have every 2 hours. I am using the hospital cups so I can keep track. Today my goal is 4 ounces of clears and 2 oz of Protein Shake every 2 hours. Yesterday I barely got in 36 oz. so realized I needed to make it an absolute priority and track everything. So far it is going well. Hope this helps.

Thank you!!! I'm glad I'm not alone! I'm hoping to get at least 40 oz in today but it's proving difficult!

I'm gonna try some broth for lunch and pudding for dinner and see if I can tell when I am "full"

[Sweetpea13 9]

Hi all! So glad I found you all. It's amazing how different our bodies react. I was sleeved on Nov. 19 and I'm just leaving the hospital today. Major pain and vomiting blood. Then I got a fever and my pulse rate was high. They were keeping me to make sure it wasn't because of the surgery. They did an upper GI and everything with surgery looks good. Have horrible diarrhea from stuff I had yo drink but other than that I feel much better and I am excited. Have to say I did have buyers remorse the first night and next day. I never heard those stories in my support group. It's good to know I want alone. Moving forward from here. God bless you all in your recovery.

[becweaves 67]

Hi all! So glad I found you all. It's amazing how different our bodies react. I was sleeved on Nov. 19 and I'm just leaving the hospital today. Major pain and vomiting blood. Then I got a fever and my pulse rate was high. They were keeping me to make sure it wasn't because of the surgery. They did an upper GI and everything with surgery looks good. Have horrible diarrhea from stuff I had yo drink but other than that I feel much better and I am excited. Have to say I did have buyers remorse the first night and next day. I never heard those stories in my support group. It's good to know I want alone. Moving forward from here. God bless you all in your recovery.

So sorry you had such a hard time! I'm glad that you are home and recovering now! I had no issues but I'm just nervous about reading the signs of my new belly!

Let us know if you find something that works for you!

[Thenewnic 139]

Hey guys. My surgery was yesterday it was done outpatient for the sleeve. I had the surgery at 8:30 AM and was home by 12:30 PM. I felt nothing really until I got home and then had the horrible gas pains. The only thing that helped was walking 10 minutes every two hours for the last 24 hours. They are getting better. Also the spirometer they gave me helps.

My incisions are really really sore today. Taking the liquid Lortab but it takes several yucky baby sips to get them down. Walking seems to help that pain also.

Hugs to you all for sharing your experiences!!

[becweaves 67]

Hey guys. My surgery was yesterday it was done outpatient for the sleeve. I had the surgery at 8:30 AM and was home by 12:30 PM. I felt nothing really until I got home and then had the horrible gas pains. The only thing that helped was walking 10 minutes every two hours for the last 24 hours. They are getting better. Also the spirometer they gave me helps.

My incisions are really really sore today. Taking the liquid Lortab but it takes several yucky baby sips to get them down. Walking seems to help that pain also.

Hugs to you all for sharing your experiences!!

It seems like you are doing great! I was kept in the hospital from surgery at 9am on Wednesday to 1pm on Friday. My doctor does that with everyone for some reason.

I haven't taken any pain meds since leaving the hospital and slept pretty good last night.

Keep walking! It helps a lot !!

[mom of 2 poodles 19]

So I was sleeved on Thursday the 20th and I have had a headache on and off since yesterday. I am thinking it is from not enough nutrients. Any one else have this?

[becweaves 67]

So I was sleeved on Thursday the 20th and I have had a headache on and off since yesterday. I am thinking it is from not enough nutrients. Any one else have this?

I had a headache yesterday and took some liquid children's Tylenol. If you are taking pain meds it could be causing your headache. I think mine was from the way I was sleeping.