Ok I am 3 days post op from my gastric sleeve and this sucks! That's all I have to say right now and I know it gets better. It is actually getting better everyday but it still sucks.

I was in the hospital for 3 days on morphine. I know it hurt some but I was walking as ordered and drinking fluids. Once home, I was on liquid Hydrocodone and boy did I need it. I did not expect that level of pain but here is the thing: some people have a lot of pain, some have very little. It will depend on your surgeon and your body. The gas is uncomfortable but mine was gone in a week. The main incision (where they remove the stomach and is normally the most painful) was dramatically improved at week two. And thank God because that bugger hurt. But Ann is right. Even if you are one who has a lot of pain, take those pain meds and rest. It is temporary. You will get through it. And you will lose a lot of weight. So keep reminding yourself of the prize. It's why we are all here. It's a hard surgery but I promise you will look back and be glad you did it.

Edited November 20, 201411 yr by JCP

Oh and your sense of taste may change! But it is temporary and look at the bright side! It will give you even less incentive to want to eat. So force that protein and water down and know you are making great strides on your weight loss.

Edited November 20, 201411 yr by JCP

Day 8 and I am feeling amazingly better than when I started this post. I am slowly getting closer to my protein and water goals. I am still sleeping in the recliner because laying flat is still really uncomfortable. I am counting the days until I can be back in my bed, with my pillows, my hubby, and my pooch. I am past the regret and wondering if I did the right thing. I am down 20#'s from my starting weight, 13#'s from my surgical date.

I'm on day #8 post op and just slept flat in bed last night. Now my back hurts. LOL!

Hang in there..

Make sure you stay on top of your pain meds and walk ! I'm 9 days post op and every time I get gas pain I walk around the house. It seems to help me. Good luck and try to look at the big picture and your goal weight !

How do you get rid of the spasms under the diaphragm? I can't drink because when I do I get a spasm that hurts like hell.

Wish I had never done this.

the sleeve on December 2. excruciating pain early in athe morn on dec. 3rd (1oclock in the morning). Subsequently,

discharged evening of dec 3rd with severe pain. i am on day 4 and day 4 has been virtually pain free.

when i hiccup my stomach hurts.

how long does it take for the stomach pouch to heal ? anyone know ?

About a month to 6 weeks.

I believe it takes longer than 6 weeks for our new stomachs to heal completely. That's the main reason we have more capacity 6 to 12 months out. By then, our tummy tissue has grown over the staple line and ALL the swelling has gone down.

Here's a good thread on this subject, complete with pictures taken at 8 months post-op of one patient's staple line and skin regrowth.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/199938-how-does-the-stomach-heal-together-from-vsg-surgery-can-anyone-tell-me/

Edited December 7, 201411 yr by VSGAnn2014

My surgeon said 4 months to properly healed.

Man I can't get a handle on the sip thing...my surgery was on the 4th and I think the max I can do is 2 sips and 2 tbs of broth. ..

I'm having a heck of a time too.... The protein shakes taste disgusting..... Broth is disgusting....

Only like popsicles but no protein in them ????.

I'm so weak.

The time length for pre-op and post-op is a blip on the radar of our lives. Once you are done with surgery you are constantly moving back to "normal." Every day will be better!

Edited December 8, 201411 yr by AlwaysVegas