It's my first day home. 3 days post op. Even a sip of Water makes me feel like I have a gigantic rock just sitting in my stomach. Such a full feeling, that it's actually painful! I'm sipping away like I'm supposed to, but I feel awful.

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I don't remember having my stomach fell like there is a hard rock inside. But then again I am 34 months post-op RNY and that was a long time ago. Things generally get better but don't expect it overnight. It took me 6 months after surgery to get to a Happy State, when all the problems both big and small seemed to melt away.

It is probably swelling and you may be getting too full. How fast are you drinking? Sip slowly - only 1 ounce per 10 minutes or so right now. If it feels that full, give it 30 minutes or so before you try drinking again. It will get better as the swelling goes down. Promise!

I had to drink room temperature water for several weeks after surgery. If I had very cold water I felt a heavy pain with each sip. Some people need even warmer water and drink herbal teas to make sure they are getting their fluids in. It will get better. The first few weeks are tough because your body has been through a major overhaul. It will get better.

I am almost 4 weeks post-op from gastric bypass and I do feel the rock heavy sensation in my stomach. That's when I go out or eat something too heavy and not pay attention when I'm eating. It is honestly not as bad as I anticipated but people have talked about being the worst feeling ever.