First Night in Hospital

[Mikkos 22]

Hi Everyone,

I was sleeved today (March 13th), and it's now 11:45pm and I feeling pretty good. I was kinda annoyed that surgery was scheduled late, I didn't have to be at the hospital until 1pm.

I had a lot gas pain in recovery, but now it's minimal. The biggest issue now is dry mouth and little soreness from my incisions.

They are requiring me to sleep with CPAC mask on even though I don't have sleep apnea.

The surgeon thinks I'm doing really good, might let me go home tomorrow.

They are giving me Tylenol & oxycodone, and neuontin plus zofran and a patch for nausea. I've also been cleared to drink Water the first night.

Thats about all I can remember right now, and I wish everyone else a successful recovery as well.

[Amethyst Acinom 72]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[LeaninLanc 83]

You might want to ask for a medicated spray for your dry mouth. Although the nursing staff did not ask I was pretty persistent and they brought me a spray to use to increase saliva. It worked!

[Mikkos 22]

Thanks, will ask about that. My mom got me some Biotene and it's helping.

[mzlil2cool 17]

Congratulations on ur new journey

[linasg 26]

How exciting for you! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Whooot. Whooottt Congratulations and speedy recovery.

Don't forget, sleep, walk, sip, rinse and repeat!

Kate

[arringtonc49 188]

I was given ice chips and was told to get up and walk walk,walk.
It helps with the gas pains.
Didn't need much pain meds.
The walking really helps.

[jojo2327 23]

Wishing s speedy recovery. Take one day at a time and relax

[Mikkos 22]

Thanks for all the well wishes.

I am doing much better, and was released from the hospital after one night. I used the Biotine and ice chips for the dry mouth. I was given chicken broth, Jello, various Protein packets to mix in Water, and Decaf tea. But, I was only able to sip a few spoonfuls of the broth, and it took a while before I was able to drink the Liquid Protein. Now that I'm home, I will try to drink the Premier shakes and the other liquid protein that I have. Luckily I haven't had too much gas pain, my abdomen is sore on the right, but it's tolerable. I feel swollen and I'm sure I'm filled with fluids, so I don't expect to lose too much this first week, but feel really hopeful for the future of this journey.

[Mikkos 22]

Thanks for all the well wishes.

I am doing much better, and was released from the hospital after one night. I used the Biotine and ice chips for the dry mouth. I was given chicken broth, Jello, various Protein packets to mix in Water, and Decaf tea. But, I was only able to sip a few spoonfuls of the broth, and it took a while before I was able to drink the liquid protein. Now that I'm home, I will try to drink the Premier shakes and the other liquid protein that I have. Luckily I haven't had too much gas pain, my abdomen is sore on the right, but it's tolerable. I feel swollen and I'm sure I'm filled with fluids, so I don't expect to lose too much this first week, but feel really hopeful for the future of this journey.

[cvm 4]

The swollen is gas.

[w8onit 40]

good luck and i wish you a speedy recovery. my week one after surgery wasnt too pleasant. but believe me when i say- it gets better and easier everyday!!

[gjb2017 71]

Hi Everyone,
I was sleeved today (March 13th), and it's now 11:45pm and I feeling pretty good. I was kinda annoyed that surgery was scheduled late, I didn't have to be at the hospital until 1pm.
I had a lot gas pain in recovery, but now it's minimal. The biggest issue now is dry mouth and little soreness from my incisions.
They are requiring me to  sleep with CPAC mask on even though I don't have sleep apnea.
The surgeon thinks I'm doing really good, might let me go home tomorrow.
They are giving me Tylenol & oxycodone, and neuontin plus zofran and a  patch for nausea. I've also been cleared to drink  Water the first night.
Thats about all I can remember right now, and I wish everyone else a successful recovery as well.

Doing ok Mikkos?

[Mikkos 22]

8 minutes ago, gjb2017 said:

Doing ok Mikkos?

Thanks for asking, I am doing ok. It's been hard getting all the liquids in, because I get pain when it goes down. I assume that is gas pain, so I'm just trying to walk around and move as much as possible. I really hope this week is the worst of it.