VSG Post Op Day 5

[Corrie2016 29]

Joy@boman thanks for replying it's been a bit discouraging. This whole process after surgery has been emotionally and physically exhausting. It's hard not to read some of the posts that people can drink their 40 oz of Protein and all their Water and feel great and I am still struggling to get comfortable. It's nice to know maybe it's just not me.

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[darlingdumpling 0]

I'm on day 5. I thought i could handle Soup and it gave me terrible diarrhea. I'm going to

Back to Clear Liquids for 2 days and then I'll try yogurt maybe.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Joy@boman thanks for replying it's been a bit discouraging. This whole process after surgery has been emotionally and physically exhausting. It's hard not to read some of the posts that people can drink their 40 oz of Protein and all their Water and feel great and I am still struggling to get comfortable. It's nice to know maybe it's just not me.

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I was in hospital until Day 4 and not even close to getting enough fluids. Don't worry - concentrate on fluids first and then Protein. It's more important not to get dehydrated which can happen quickly. Walk and move around. Rock back and forth even while just sitting, wave your arms around, March in place. Try different temps of fluids - hot tea, warm broth, Powerade Zero, etc. You'll feel better soon. One hour at a time! I am 2 weeks post-op.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

VSG is a more difficult surgery to recover from than bypass.... There's a greater surface area to heal. You need to be super careful!!!

As for incisional pain-- unless it is showing any classic signs of inflammation- bleeding, pus, heat ( I'm not including pain, swelling and redness for a reason...you are healing so those will be present) remember that your tissue was cut in to. You will also experience the sensation of nerve regeneration as part of the healing process, so sharp, quick pains are also normal as the nerve fibers try to reconnect themselves.

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[Corrie2016 29]

Joy@boman thanks for replying it's been a bit discouraging. This whole process after surgery has been emotionally and physically exhausting. It's hard not to read some of the posts that people can drink their 40 oz of Protein and all their Water and feel great and I am still struggling to get comfortable. It's nice to know maybe it's just not me.

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I was in hospital until Day 4 and not even close to getting enough fluids. Don't worry - concentrate on fluids first and then Protein. It's more important not to get dehydrated which can happen quickly. Walk and move around. Rock back and forth even while just sitting, wave your arms around, March in place. Try different temps of fluids - hot tea, warm broth, Powerade Zero, etc. You'll feel better soon. One hour at a time! I am 2 weeks post-op.

Thank you for the response. This app has really helped with the process. Good luck to you. 2 weeks op seems like an a lifetime from now.

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[M@E 84]

Hi I am 4 days post op and the pain started last night. Didn't sleep at all. Hope it eases of soon. Seems worse when I breath in.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Hi I am 4 days post op and the pain started last night. Didn't sleep at all. Hope it eases of soon. Seems worse when I breath in.

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Please call your surgeon and make sure this isn't a complication. It could be just gas pains but could be a blood clot or leak too.

[VSG_Brandnewkindame 17]

Hi I am 4 days post op and the pain started last night. Didn't sleep at all. Hope it eases of soon. Seems worse when I breath in.

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Hi I am 4 days post op and the pain started last night. Didn't sleep at all. Hope it eases of soon. Seems worse when I breath in.

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Please call your surgeon and make sure this isn't a complication. It could be just gas pains but could be a blood clot or leak too.

Hope you are feeling better & did call your surgeon. Positive vibes sent ur way

[dawnmac3903 103]

This will pass! It will all be worth it

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[Hammer_Down 631]

I am feeling the effects of the perfect storm - nerves healing up, off pain meds completely (have to be drug screened for work and most pain meds are not approved) and beginning the healing process while learning what and how much my new stomach wants and needs.

The good news is, from what I've read there's nowhere to go but up as I start to heal and mobility improves.

I am following my surgeon's plan to the letter, because I am terrified of complication that would result in more time off work than I can afford.

[M@E 84]

Hi I am 4 days post op and the pain started last night. Didn't sleep at all. Hope it eases of soon. Seems worse when I breath in.

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Hi I am 4 days post op and the pain started last night. Didn't sleep at all. Hope it eases of soon. Seems worse when I breath in.

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Please call your surgeon and make sure this isn't a complication. It could be just gas pains but could be a blood clot or leak too.

Hope you are feeling better & did call your surgeon. Positive vibes sent ur way

Hi feel 100 % better thanks spoke to my nurse and started on buscopan and movicol which have both helped. Slept for 1st time last night. I am 1 week post op tomorrow xc

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[leebick 448]

Joy@boman thanks for replying it's been a bit discouraging. This whole process after surgery has been emotionally and physically exhausting. It's hard not to read some of the posts that people can drink their 40 oz of Protein and all their Water and feel great and I am still struggling to get comfortable. It's nice to know maybe it's just not me.

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I am 7 weeks post-op and still struggle to reach my Fluid and Protein goals every day. I just get too full before I can finish my portions! I get strong, pressing pain just under my breastbone when I eat more than a couple of tablespoons of anything. My surgeon said that my sleeve is pretty much right under my breastbone, and so that's where I should feel fullness. Anyhow... hang in there and stick to the liquids for the first 2 weeks. The less digesting your sleeve has to do, the better!

[mary mackay 0]

Hi all I had my gastric sleeve on the 29/10/16 I'm starving help

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[M@E 84]

Hi all I had my gastric sleeve on the 29/10/16 I'm starving help

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Hi I am 1 week today and have read on here it gets better after week 3 just hang in there and keep drinking xx

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Hi all I had my gastric sleeve on the 29/10/16 I'm starving help

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Are you taking a PPI (acid reducer)? A few days out - it could be increased stomach acid and not true hunger. Your sleeve will also be making alot of rumbling noises (Chewbacca) that isn't hunger either. Be sure you are drinking plenty of fluids - that's most important right now. Hang in there - you'll feel better soon!