My surgery was at 3 pm yesterday and I was awakened at about 4:30. I spent the night at the surgery center and husband picked me up first thing this am. My incisions aren't sore..the only pain I'm having is from gas!

I'm having no trouble with liquids, just have to remember to sip slowly or I end up with what feels like a big air bubble in my throat. I ate some Jello for Breakfast and got painful hiccups afterwards. Is that my body's cue that my new tiny tummy is FULL?

It's going to be hard to wrap my head around how very little I'll be eating now. Many people on these boards say that had no appetite, had trouble drinking Water and even the smell of food cooking made them ill. I'm not finding that at all. I'm thirsty and am sipping water constantly. My head feels hungry and my family's eggs and bacon this am looked and smelled delicious as I slurped my Jello. Is this normal? How are other Dec. 21st sleevers doing?

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I'm almost 2 1/2 months out from surgery, and my experience was pretty much the same as yours. The surgeon visiting my room expressed surprise that I was moving around as easily as I was. Nothing hurt. I stopped my pain medicine and my anti nausea medicine on my first full day home, which was my second day after surgery.

As far as I am concerned, that smooth recovery made it even more imperative that I follow directions closely. I didn't have other reminders to keep me in line.

Day 3 of recovery here and I'm experiencing a lot more pain around my incisions. My stomach is also distended with gas and hard as a rock. I haven't had a "movement" since Monday so my dr. instructed me to start taking Miralax 2x daily to get things moving. He also switched me from Oxycodone to Duiladed because the Oxy was wearing off too quickly. I'm eating pretty well and am getting liquids down a lot quicker than they say I should be at this stage. I also feel "hungry" but understand I may be confusing my growley tummy with true hunger. Sounds like everyone is experiencing recovery a little differently.

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I was sleeved 12/19 ad experienced bad gas pains. I'm doing much better now, but I'm having a hard time finishing 2 shakes. I only finished one today. Is that bad??

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I had a real hard time for 2/3 weeks getting liquid down.. now I am fine and drink 3 shakes a day.

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I was sleeved on 12/19/16. It's helpful to read how for all of the differences that there are similarities. I didn't and haven't been very gaseous. And only one of my incisions concerns me. It's like the rest aren't there. I did have nauseous moments and vomited the first sip of shake. I walked well and then sat up for hours. I'm loving diet Snapple tea!!!!!!!! Scents have bothered me a bit but overall I am thrilled!!!!

Oh wait, hiccups. . . If I drink too fast definitely. I'm not sure that I've been full yet. LOL

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I was allowed very thin oatmeal in the second week as part of my full liquid diet. Each surgeon is different.

I was sleeved on 12/19/16 and thankfully didn't have any issues except nausea a couple times. I feel like I'm starving to death. My stomach is constantly growling. I'm looking forward to oatmeal or something normal. When did everyone start using oatmeal? Second week?


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@SleevedByChristmas I had mine 13 December. I felt pretty good! I have my moments, I get worn out easily, but despite all that I was able to get Christmas together for the family, work my 9 to 5 job AND even get in a couple of sewing jobs too (I own a sewing business on the side!). I think the GAS PAINS are the worst. I had hardly any nausea. The closest I got to vomiting was after I took my Cymbalta (broken open in applesauce). I almost felt 'too good' too! We're some of the lucky ones!

Good morning! You sound like me, iwas wondering where all the pain & throwing up was, by day 5 i was doing everything except driving YOU ARE GOING TO BE VERY HUNGER! PHYSICAL HUNGER, not head hunger! When you do taste a drop of food, it's going to melt in your mouth, no atter what it is or who prepared it! I did my 2 wk liquid w/ about 85% success , I skipped the puree & im moving on to soft solids, the intense hunger was killings me, im reading the post where people say thet not hungry & have to make themselves eat & drink! I be. Like, thats a lie!! Oh yeah get ready for the constipation!!! P.s try not to let any one cook or bring any fast food around you! Dont go in pubic for at least 10 days, the temptation of food is like the devil! I noticed sinc my surgery, just simply watchin tv , that 4 out of 5 comercials are food commercials! Look bottom line you may feel good but it takes time to heal! Be very careful & make good decisions within your preop diet! From what i hear, a leak can be life threatening!!! Im now 12 days p.o. & im ONLY 12lbs down & im on liquids & soft small solid bites, appx. 3-4 bites, & hiccups is the sign of fullness , also an over all back & chest discomfort & lots of heartburn! Get some women 1 a day gummies, u will look forward to one every day

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Edited December 27, 20169 yr by Gucci