3 days post op--what did it look like?

[KChelper 42]

Hi! I've been trying to take this journey one step at a time & prep for the next step along the way. My surgery is the 19th but I'm thinking ahead to what it will look like when I come home for the first few days. Did you sleep a lot? Did you feel like having company? What helped & what hurt? Thank you!

[Sharon1964 2,530]

My abdomen was sore, and I was tired. But not so tired that my life stopped. I just had to rest more frequently.

I would classify it as a "non-event".

[WorkinOnMe 597]

Well, first off, it is important to remember that everyone's journey is going to look different. Try not to take stock in what others have been through, as your experience could be totally opposite. That said... what did it look like??

I was up and walking around 2 hours after surgery. I had very little medication and almost no pain or gas bloating. Day 1 was all IV liquids, Day 2 was Clear Liquids, and Day 3 started full liquids. I struggled with getting enough fluids in on Day 3 & discovered only ice cold would go down easy enough. By mid afternoon I was sent home and I welcomed visitors. I was bored!! I did tire easily if I tried to do too much, like loads of laundry without a break in between. Having people around helped me continuously sip on my fluids, otherwise I was more apt to veg out or sleep. My 6 yr old niece came to play board games & my mum binge watched Netflix with me. I wasn't allowed back to work until 2 weeks post-op, but honestly could have returned after 1 week.

I am now 3mos post-op. I have had no complications or side effects. However, I also followed my plan meticulously. I've been told by others that my experiences aren't really typical and most sleevers have at least something that is bothersome. My best advice is to do what you are supposed to, listen to your body, and take it one day at a time.

Edited August 17, 2015 by rustbel4ti

[ThreeFifty 166]

I stayed in the hospital for 2 days, or 24 hours (just spent one night)

My experience hasn't been bad at all. was a l was tired a little the first couple of days home but no pain, and had no problems getting Protein or Water down. didn't use any pain meds and was driving the 2nd day.

had minor gas and a little soreness in my abdomon but it was all pretty much ignorable.

My surgery was on July 16, went back to work on July 27. have only been on the scale once since surgery on July 30 and I had lost 28 lbs. will get on the scale again at my next post op appointment on Aug 27

[sweettea 300]

Well, I did have pain. I didn't want company. AND my husband said I was crabby.

BUT, it didn't last very long, a few days. Like kingdavid757 said, everybodies journey is different . Don't dwell to much on it. Good luck!

[sweettea 300]

Oops! Rustbel4ti said that!

[IncredibleShrinkingMan 437]

Day 1 post-op was the only truly miserable day...I was nauseous from the CPA, couldn't drink Water despite having the driest throat ever, and mistreating all visitors. I was sleeping all day unless someone came knocking.

Day 2 post-op was a different world. I still had a very sore abdomen, especially at the drainage site, and I prayed to the heavens not to let me sneeze. I was released from the hospital, got home at 4 pm, fell asleep on my bed with the TV on and didn't wake up until the next morning. However, my mood was markedly improved, even riding home in the car.

Day 3 post-op I went for my normal walk and starting thinking about going back to work. That is also the day I started having that dreaded hunger return, but now at 11 days out, that seems to have taken it's final bow and is leaving me alone for now.

I know there are many different variations on this story, but things happened quickly and without incident for me.

[krista132 213]

I was in the hospital for less than 24 hours and walking around about 2 hours after surgery. I walked off and on all night. I took a week and a half off of work total and in that time took it easy. Went for daily walks (about a mile) and relaxed a lot. I preferred being alone, it gave me time to relax and focus on my new journey. I didn't take the pain medication after the 2nd day. It feels a little sore for a few weeks but after that goes away. Focus on your body. Everyone is different. I am lucky that I have had no issues (im 4 months out) but I follow the plan pretty particularly. I still go out and have fun, but just make the right decisions for myself with food and drink.