Hi everyone!

I was sleeved on Jan 4 and just got home from the hospital. The most difficult parts of the process was immediate post-op and getting out of anesthesia. I felt very restless and agitated.

The incisions are surprisingly not as painful as I expected. The only one more tender is the one above my belly button where the stomach came out of...

The gas pains are the worst. I walked more on the first day than the second day but it absolutely helped. Also, gasx strips helped this morning as well.

I'm having a difficult time getting liquids down my throat because bubbles come up. I may be swallowing too much air and the surgeon also explained that the pinch at the bottom of my esophagus is pretty tight right now and will stretch as it is a muscle.

Otherwise, I am doing pretty well. I have a lot of family and friends who have/are visiting. I'm letting people take care of me for once.... And it has been pampering.

Any suggestions are welcome on how to swallow better.... The surgeon suggested trying a straw which he said will most likely not work and he was right. I'm doing better than yesterday.

Thanks, everyone!

Hi everyone!

I was sleeved on Jan 4 and just got home from the hospital. The most difficult parts of the process was immediate post-op and getting out of anesthesia. I felt very restless and agitated.

The incisions are surprisingly not as painful as I expected. The only one more tender is the one above my belly button where the stomach came out of...

The gas pains are the worst. I walked more on the first day than the second day but it absolutely helped. Also, gasx strips helped this morning as well.

I'm having a difficult time getting liquids down my throat because bubbles come up. I may be swallowing too much air and the surgeon also explained that the pinch at the bottom of my esophagus is pretty tight right now and will stretch as it is a muscle.

Otherwise, I am doing pretty well. I have a lot of family and friends who have/are visiting. I'm letting people take care of me for once.... And it has been pampering.

Any suggestions are welcome on how to swallow better.... The surgeon suggested trying a straw which he said will most likely not work and he was right. I'm doing better than yesterday.

Thanks, everyone!

I had mine on 1/5/16. Following!

Edited January 7, 201610 yr by misi324

How are you feeling?

I was told never to use a straw because of the extra air it puts in your belly.

I will tell you that it gets easier everyday. I am one month post-op today. I still don't get in my recommended 64 ozs of water but I think it's getting closer everyday.

Yes, walking is the best thing for gas. At least it was for me. Walk but don't forget to rest. Your body needs that rest to heal.

Keep us posted!!