Hi! I'm new here, glad I found this place. I had my gastric sleeve 4/4/16 and my surgeon said it was a textbook surgery. I was up right away walking but just couldn't get the gas out. Every sip of Water or broth I had brought some serious gas pains and I even had a sharp stabbing pain in the stomach area. My surgeon felt it was best for me to stay another day. I continued walking, I'd make 3-4 laps around the ward, the nurses said I was doing an awesome job. However, I still couldn't/hadn't passed any gas.

On day 2 the nurses really started to push the fluids more. I had my first popsicle and learned that the sips of water I was taking must have been to big for my stomach because I wasn't having the pains as much. I was discharged about 4pm, 4/6/12. I was still struggling with pain when I drank but about 1am in the morning the gas was finally coming out (sorry if that is TMI .... but I'm sure we all went through it) ... I have never been so happy in my life! Drinking was so much easier after that, I have my sipping down to a science now.

Yesterday, 4/7/16, I woke up and I felt good. Decided to take my walk down to the corner and back not once but twice. I'm not really sure how far it is and had planned to map it out with MapMyWalk on my next walk. But that didn't happen. My right side was hurting pretty bad, my body was telling me to slow it down. So I had a very boring evening, with small walks around the backyard.

This morning I'm back to feeling great. Little to no pain and almost finished with my first 20oz of water. But I am not going to push it today.

I look forward to sharing my journey with all of you and of course getting to know all of you.

Txpatsgo!! Welcome!!! Youe doing great yes take it easy!! Takes time...dont rush it. Im just a couple weeks ahead of you..i qas sleved 3/21. I took gas ex strip's for about a week and a half just for pure measure and glad i did!! My walks were pacing the house...and liquids...hot/warm only...belly started to spasm with anything cold! So sounds like you have found your way which is awesome but dont be surprised if it changes from one day to the next! Keep up the great work!

WHOOHOOOO COngRaTULatioNs!!!! Your on your way..

Thanks for sharing! I'm preop and am scouring this website for information just after surgery. I have read a lot but love seeing everyone's different experiences.

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I think its important for everyone to understand NOTHING about like after wls is textbook! Everyone is different and what works for one does not for another...so have an open mind and do what works for YOU!

Welcome! You're experience is encouraging for me! I'm pre op. I know everyone is different, but I'm praying for a positive recovery.

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