Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Day 5 after Surgery



Recommended Posts

Hello all

I kinda struggling here and I need help from all my sleevers. I had surgery on 10/10 and I feel so very week I'm having a hard time with my liquids, every time I take a small sip of anything it seems to get stuck in my chest and then drops to my stomach making it cram please tell me it gets better

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Try different temperature liquids.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My sleeve was on 9/16.

I struggled as well. I had to only take small sips. I drank one 8oz bottle of tea that lasted all day. It will get better. Just take day by day. We have to learn how to eat and drink all over again. Or least I did. Take it slow and good luck.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Omg thank you for writing this I. Also day 5 I have been pushing all day and have only managed 20 oz with quite a bit of pain involved I prefer salty broth that's pretty hot it hurts less but still does I'm in super regret mode today and just want to cry

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Omg thank you for writing these messages. I'm 3 days out and have just met the enemy.

He knocked me on my ass faster then anesthesia.

Puree chilli with cheddar sprinkled. I was eating slowly savoring every morsel just chit chatting with my nephew any son. And then.... it came out of no where, the cramp, the lock up, the lower left hook feeling in my belly, the instant muscle twitch and vibration.

I started to sweat in panic, omg, I'm pretty sure I saw Jesus, Mary and my great gramma when I hiccuped last nite.

What new level of Satan's Playground of Painful Curiosities will vomit be? Tears welled in my eyes.

I bolted from the table, sprinting to the bathroom.

[Reality ck- 'I clawed my way from my seat remained in a bent and twisted bodily position while holding my guts for dear life leaning on the counter edge for support and direction to the bathroom'] description provided by my kid who will one day be the only one in high school w/o a car "like everyone else". See if he thinks that's as funny. I digress.

I stood in the bathroom in a scared sweaty panic - 1 last step to assume the praise bowl position and I stopped. Now how in the name of everything good graceful and holy am I gonna get my ass in that position? I begin to cry. Not only am I in pain and scared but I'm prolly gonna have to clean my vomit too. My husband is jiggling the door, begging to get in and I yell no I don't want him to see me like this. The door flies open in comes both of them he grabs me and my son gets a cool rag for my head. They help me to my bed, where my son sits and says "mom, this is the part where all the really gross and disgusting things you do we ignore and help you thru it."

I can manage a moan.

My husband asks in his most gentle voice, "honey, what did you in. I need to log it so we know for next time."

I think for a second. It was that last partial teaspoon of chilli that was the criminal. It made the trip to my swollen Lil belly like a scud missile in the desert.

Wait, wait just a damn minute.

...log it? You have a log?

Did I tell ya'll I am a super duper big baby with pain?

I suppose ya'll figured that out already.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It does get better. If you have already tried different temperatures and that didn't help; another thing to try is different types of Fluid. I did better with things like sugar free propel, Vitamin Water zero, flavor drops or powders added to my water and that helped. Even herbal teas went down easier than plain water. Keep experimenting.

It is very difficult to get fluids in early post op. It gets easier and easier as time passes.

Good luck

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Omg thank you for writing these messages. I'm 3 days out and have just met the enemy.

He knocked me on my ass faster then anesthesia.

Puree chilli with cheddar sprinkled. I was eating slowly savoring every morsel just chit chatting with my nephew any son. And then.... it came out of no where, the cramp, the lock up, the lower left hook feeling in my belly, the instant muscle twitch and vibration.

I started to sweat in panic, omg, I'm pretty sure I saw Jesus, Mary and my great gramma when I hiccuped last nite.

What new level of Satan's Playground of Painful Curiosities will vomit be? Tears welled in my eyes.

I bolted from the table, sprinting to the bathroom.

[Reality ck- 'I clawed my way from my seat remained in a bent and twisted bodily position while holding my guts for dear life leaning on the counter edge for support and direction to the bathroom'] description provided by my kid who will one day be the only one in high school w/o a car "like everyone else". See if he thinks that's as funny. I digress.

I stood in the bathroom in a scared sweaty panic - 1 last step to assume the praise bowl position and I stopped. Now how in the name of everything good graceful and holy am I gonna get my ass in that position? I begin to cry. Not only am I in pain and scared but I'm prolly gonna have to clean my vomit too. My husband is jiggling the door, begging to get in and I yell no I don't want him to see me like this. The door flies open in comes both of them he grabs me and my son gets a cool rag for my head. They help me to my bed, where my son sits and says "mom, this is the part where all the really gross and disgusting things you do we ignore and help you thru it."

I can manage a moan.

My husband asks in his most gentle voice, "honey, what did you in. I need to log it so we know for next time."

I think for a second. It was that last partial teaspoon of chilli that was the criminal. It made the trip to my swollen Lil belly like a scud missile in the desert.

Wait, wait just a damn minute.

...log it? You have a log?

Did I tell ya'll I am a super duper big baby with pain?

I suppose ya'll figured that out already.

I'm not allowed anything like Chili and cheese for weeks. I had my surgery on 10/10and can only get liquids down.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Omg thank you for writing these messages. I'm 3 days out and have just met the enemy.

He knocked me on my ass faster then anesthesia.

Puree chilli with cheddar sprinkled. I was eating slowly savoring every morsel just chit chatting with my nephew any son. And then.... it came out of no where, the cramp, the lock up, the lower left hook feeling in my belly, the instant muscle twitch and vibration.

I started to sweat in panic, omg, I'm pretty sure I saw Jesus, Mary and my great gramma when I hiccuped last nite.

What new level of Satan's Playground of Painful Curiosities will vomit be? Tears welled in my eyes.

I bolted from the table, sprinting to the bathroom.

[Reality ck- 'I clawed my way from my seat remained in a bent and twisted bodily position while holding my guts for dear life leaning on the counter edge for support and direction to the bathroom'] description provided by my kid who will one day be the only one in high school w/o a car "like everyone else". See if he thinks that's as funny. I digress.

I stood in the bathroom in a scared sweaty panic - 1 last step to assume the praise bowl position and I stopped. Now how in the name of everything good graceful and holy am I gonna get my ass in that position? I begin to cry. Not only am I in pain and scared but I'm prolly gonna have to clean my vomit too. My husband is jiggling the door, begging to get in and I yell no I don't want him to see me like this. The door flies open in comes both of them he grabs me and my son gets a cool rag for my head. They help me to my bed, where my son sits and says "mom, this is the part where all the really gross and disgusting things you do we ignore and help you thru it."

I can manage a moan.

My husband asks in his most gentle voice, "honey, what did you in. I need to log it so we know for next time."

I think for a second. It was that last partial teaspoon of chilli that was the criminal. It made the trip to my swollen Lil belly like a scud missile in the desert.

Wait, wait just a damn minute.

...log it? You have a log?

Did I tell ya'll I am a super duper big baby with pain?

I suppose ya'll figured that out already.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh my! I thought o was having a hard time

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had that trouble the day they were going to send me home. It stayed right at the bottom of my chest, I'd spit it right back up. They did a panel n a CBC on me, came bk and gave me some medicine. I'm doing fine now. I had my surgery on October 6th. It will get better

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@Laurietag20. I have the same issue. I tested today and didn't drink anything till about 1/2 hr ago and I woke up at 6:30. Well I thought I finally was past the pain. I had a BM early am but just drank a tiny bit of Water and the pain in my upper back between my shoulders came right back

Michelle Rose

Spring TX 77373

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Omg thank you for writing these messages. I'm 3 days out and have just met the enemy.

He knocked me on my ass faster then anesthesia.

Puree chilli with cheddar sprinkled. I was eating slowly savoring every morsel just chit chatting with my nephew any son. And then.... it came out of no where, the cramp, the lock up, the lower left hook feeling in my belly, the instant muscle twitch and vibration.

I started to sweat in panic, omg, I'm pretty sure I saw Jesus, Mary and my great gramma when I hiccuped last nite.

What new level of Satan's Playground of Painful Curiosities will vomit be? Tears welled in my eyes.

I bolted from the table, sprinting to the bathroom.

[Reality ck- 'I clawed my way from my seat remained in a bent and twisted bodily position while holding my guts for dear life leaning on the counter edge for support and direction to the bathroom'] description provided by my kid who will one day be the only one in high school w/o a car "like everyone else". See if he thinks that's as funny. I digress.

I stood in the bathroom in a scared sweaty panic - 1 last step to assume the praise bowl position and I stopped. Now how in the name of everything good graceful and holy am I gonna get my ass in that position? I begin to cry. Not only am I in pain and scared but I'm prolly gonna have to clean my vomit too. My husband is jiggling the door, begging to get in and I yell no I don't want him to see me like this. The door flies open in comes both of them he grabs me and my son gets a cool rag for my head. They help me to my bed, where my son sits and says "mom, this is the part where all the really gross and disgusting things you do we ignore and help you thru it."

I can manage a moan.

My husband asks in his most gentle voice, "honey, what did you in. I need to log it so we know for next time."

I think for a second. It was that last partial teaspoon of chilli that was the criminal. It made the trip to my swollen Lil belly like a scud missile in the desert.

Wait, wait just a damn minute.

...log it? You have a log?

Did I tell ya'll I am a super duper big baby with pain?

I suppose ya'll figured that out already.

o wow sorry that had happened to u but I didn't even know u can have chili 3 days out I was on liquids only

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×