I had my surgery on April 4th at 5 pm here in the UK. I spent 48 hours in the hospital on fluids as I was unable to keep anything down for the first 24 hours. I swear it was due to the pain meds. I was vomiting blood. I was able to shower and walk around, but continually felt sick to my stomach. Finally, Thursday I refused pain meds and have felt good. I'm not sick to my stomach any more and I have not thrown up. I even went to the store Friday and walked around. I have 4 incisions which itch more than they are sore. I do have a few problems though. My first problem I am having is under my left breast I have this huge amount of pressure (almost feels as if I pulled a muscle). I also get this pressure when I eat or drink. Is this normal? My surgeon said it could be gas build-up still but I constantly burp lol. My second problem is...and I keep seeing different amounts...my water intake (it took me all day to get in 250ml). I just can not seem to do it. After a few tiny sips I get a horrible pressure in my chest. I'm not using a straw and am drinking really tiny sips. Is the pressure normal? I am able to eat a few tiny bites of jello and I drank some broth (about 30ml). I just feel like I am hurting myself bc thats all I have had since Monday (other than iv fluids). I am 4 days out so should I be adding in protein?

Hi there! I was sleeved on 4/5. Spent one night in the hospital. I, too, vomited blood but after that the worst part for me has been sore/painful incisions and itchiness. I went walking around the grocery store today and tired out super quickly. I feel like I'm constantly sipping on water and I only got 32 ounces in today. That, plus the broth with protein and protein shakes, and I got to the point where I was swallowing and felt gas. It should improve as we go .

Healing will happen Complications are a set back. It took me 15 days after sleeve to resume daily life I read about others who were doing laundry next day. LOL. You get one chance to heal - It will happen. Best to you

You have just had a massive operation so cut yourself some slack and day by day you will feel better and it will get easier. I had protein shakes (made with powder and water) a lot at the beginning which meant I hit protein and fluid goals daily. It's more important at this stage to get fluids in or you will end up back in hospital dehydrated and you don't want that!

Congrats on the surgery and speedy recovery

I was sleeved on 4/3 and my dr told me to stay on clear liquids for 1 week. Then start the full liquid phase for 1 week - if I could handle it. Don't push yourself so hard to start on protein drinks or soft foods if you're feeling pain/pressure. If I drink anything cold, I have a lot of pressure but when it's warm or room temp, I'm fine. I called the dr about the pressure and he said it was normal and would get better with time. I can tell a difference everyday that it's getting better.

I was sleeved on 4/6 so I'm only a day behind. I can't seem to get much of anything in. Every time I swallow I get do much pressure between my breast and under them. I'm really concerned about becoming dehydrated. Any advice or an estimate of how long this will last for.

I was sleeved on 4/5 im experience a lot of gas pains and I can't drink as much as liquids as they want me to my tummy starts to hurt...I am doing protein shakes but that plus vitamin zero is there anything you guys can suggest I'm eating sugar fee popsicles and the jello grosses me out...water burns so bad so I one even attempt I'm also scared of going back to the hospital for dehydration!

I'm surprised that you're doing protein shakes already. Have you tried different temps for the water? Cold water caused me pain but room temp was less pain. Take really small sips. How about broth? Does that cause any pain?

I was told clear liquids first week. Guess it all depends on the dr

Yes it depends on your Dr. I started on protein drinks while in the hospital. I was sleeved on 4/5/2017 start proteins next day.

4 hours ago, Dianeo said:

I'm surprised that you're doing Protein shakes already. Have you tried different temps for the Water? Cold water caused me pain but room temp was less pain. Take really small sips. How about broth? Does that cause any pain?

Broth I can do I'm just not getting enough to get through the day

The pain under my left breast went away. I guess it was just how I had slept the night before. Thank Goodness. I walked about 2 miles yesterday (to the park with my son. I just can't sit home). I also went to the store and walked around. My friends came to visit so of course before hand I had to vaccum my house. So I have been very active which I think is helping me. My incision sites are a tad sore, but more itchy than anything (I am told this is a sign of healing). I feel great (have not had pain meds since the day after surgery) other than the fact that I just can't seem to drink enough. I got in about 400ml of water & about 60 ml of jello (I can't tolerate sugar free, but the normal one I can tolerate just fine). I also drank about 60 ml of the chocolate slim fast protein shake (which does not taste bad at all). I am 5 days out (Surgery was this past Tuesday late afternoon). It is getting better every day. I just pray I do not get dehydrated. I also pray that the smell of food doesn't make me cave because at the moment I'm not hungry at all, but as soon as I smell something delicious I want a bite

Wow you are super super active I was really down and out for two weeks Glad you are recognizing the difference between hungry and wanting food it's a fine line ?

I was around my family eating huge meals that I would have normally been part of but I'm quite happy sipping my protein shakes and being part of the conversation. At this early stage at least, the hunger hasn't hit and I'm making the most of it.

I was sleeved on 4/6 and am not feeling as well as I thought I would. I also have severe pain between and under my breasts that sometimes radiates to my back when I sip. Moving in bed at night remains an ordeal, and still have incisional pain the upper right abdominal area from where the stomach was removed. Almost constant headache. Have been getting in about 40 ounces of fluid, doing my walks but it is painful to really do anything. Weight is up a little bit, hoped to see something, trying to stay positive, but feeling a bit discouraged.

I feel that same way when I drink. It is weird. I feel it getting better though. 40 ounces is great in my opinion. I am finding it so hard to get in all my fluids. Like you I was hoping to see some weight loss but right now (6 days out) I feel and look no different. I refuse to step on a scale and get depressed so I haven't even attempted it. I am sad and wondering if I should have chose a bypass instead I just pray I did not do all this to lose no weight or just a small amount. I was praying it would help me loose at least 60 pounds over the next 6 months or so.