Hey guys,

I've always kind of lurked around, don't really say much. But I need some advice. Here's a little about me. My name is Deborah, you can call me Deb. I'm 26 years old and I've been over weight almost all of my life. When I was 8 I had a really bad incident with some boiling Water and after that I never wanted to play outside, I stayed inside eating. My mother tells me she regrets never taking me to see someone professionally because she believes it has stemmed a lot of weight issues, as well as depression, anxiety. Etc.

Anyway, fast forward to 2010, I find out I'm pregnant with my first, my daughter. I knew right then that my weight (especially since every doctors visit included a long speech about how being obese can hurt or hinder the pregnancy) would have a huge toll on me being a good mother. Just like everyone here, I've dieted and failed a million times over. I'd lose then gain and was constantly reminding myself how useless I was. It was some very dark times for me! So that's why I decided to look into bariatric surgery. 2013 I find out that I'm pregnant with my son. So that kind of stopped every thing in its tracks. Well I finally jumped through all of my insurance requirements and FINALLY got the gastric sleeve on September 29th at 7:30 in the morning. My heaviest ever was 350. Day of surgery, I was down to 335. My issue is...its been 2 days and I still cannot move! I'm in such unbearable pain that I can't go to the bathroom by myself, I can't get up and down without my husband (who's 135 lbs sopping wet) pulling me up and letting me use his shoulders to lower myself down. I can't pull my own pants up, tmi but I can't even wipe myself! I know it's only been a couple of days and everyone responds differently but is there anyone else out there that has dealt with this? I feel like every muscle in my stomach tears apart every time I stand up. They burn like they're on fire! I'm really worried. Oh and the doctor has me on Percocet which I have been taking faithfully to keep ahead of the pain. Why am I having such issues? Just too early still?

TIA.

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Ask your Dr's office about a binder, many give you one at hospital. When I see belly it might be pulling down and causing more pain.

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Check medical supply ...sometimes they are near the hospital where you went. Healing energy to you.

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Here's a picture of my stomach if it helps.

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Three weeks down for me. Top one still hurts a bit.

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Hey all! Just wanted to give an update. Called my surgeon, went to see him..he did say I was very swollen, more so than usual. Wasn't exactly sure why. Said my surgery was as simple as any other. No major movements that was needed, no excess tugging, etc. so he did some scans, checked once more for a leak (just as a precautionary) more blood work, listened and looked and everything seemed fine. Told me to rest easy for a couple days, ice my tummy and gave me a binder. Things have only went up from there. I'm doing much better, and am up walking around a lot easier now! I actually was able to pick my daughter up from Kindergarten today and that made my day! She immediately said "Mommy! Are you all better!?" So thankfully I'm getting there! My husband is very supportive, very helpful, does everything he can to help and even tries not to eat around me as he feels guilty for eating! Poor guy. He goes back to work in the morning but I still have my awesome mamma to help me around the house with my 5 y.o. And 3 y.o. (Praise Jesus!) haha. So thanks again for every ones suggestions. I'm glad I went before something major happened! Oh, and when I went to the doctor, I weighed in at 320! 35 lbs down from my HW and 20 lbs down from surgery date! Woo!

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Oh good so glad u saw ur surgeon and things are rapidly improving