Hi all, I had my procedure yesterday and went home today. I am very uncomfortable, burning in stomach as fluid passes. I can feel the burning into my back. Has anyone experienced this?

Thanks

Sounds like it's the gas pain. It will get better.

Talk to your doc. Mine gave me prescription for acid.

How are you doing today?


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Sw 200/lw 161/cw 214
Sleeve revision booked 17 May

Doing good - was able to sleep on my side for a little - starting full liquids in a few minutes - see how that goes. pain is low, a little gas pain, but manageable. So far I could not be more thrilled at how this is going.

I was sleeved on 5/2 and went home on 5/4 . I am also amazed at how little pain there was! It was like other posters have said-it feels like you did too many sit ups. I had a roommate who was sleeved too and we both agreed that the worst part was progressing from water to crystal light. The crystal light kinda woke our stomaches up and made us burpy but then the protein shakes went down fine.

I was sleeved on 5/2 and went home on 5/4 . I am also amazed at how little pain there was! It was like other posters have said-it feels like you did too many sit ups. I had a roommate who was sleeved too and we both agreed that the worst part was progressing from water to crystal light. The crystal light kinda woke our stomaches up and made us burpy but then the protein shakes went down fine.

You are very lucky! It has been very painful for me. I was sleeved 5/1 & I had made plans for next week thinking I would be fine. I'm now rescheduling because I'm still not up to being out of the house. Pain is now manageable, which I am grateful for.

Jen I had a lot of pain too!! I am 4 days post op and it's starting to feel slightly better.

I was sleeved 5/1 also. I have had a lot of pain up until today. I of course had a lot of shuffling around right after surgery. I ended up in ICU because I could not maintain consciousness and my blood pressure and heart rate were very low.
I went home the next day in the evening. This morning I felt horrible and weak and I knew it was probably dehydration since I struggle to meet my fluid goals and have had diarrhea since wednesday. I'm feeling better now. A couple doses of pepto and some powerade zero and yogurt have helped a lot.

I've done good so far with just Ibuprofen today. Haven't taken my Oxycodone since last night. I'm not able to lay flat yet or sleep in my bed propped up. I've been sleeping on the couch recliner. It's easier to stand up and causes less discomfort. The main pain I feel is from the incision they pulled my stomach from.
I was worried a little about restriction because I don't actually get a full feeling yet but a friend explained that I probably wouldn't on liquids but as soon as I start the soft phase in a couple weeks I will.

Hi! I was sleeved on 5/1 also. As of today I have not taken my nausea meds been up walking more but my stomach itches alot even though I've been wearing the compression band they gave me at the hospital. My incisions seem to be healing but my stomach is protruding to the point I look pregnant. I have alot of gas but no #2s [emoji54]. My goal was to go back to work next Wednesday...definitely not happening now.

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Hi! I was sleeved on 5/1 also. As of today I have not taken my nausea meds been up walking more but my stomach itches alot even though I've been wearing the compression band they gave me at the hospital. My incisions seem to be healing but my stomach is protruding to the point I look pregnant. I have alot of gas but no #2s [emoji54]. My goal was to go back to work next Wednesday...definitely not happening now.

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I was wondering about ordering a compression band. I'm actually surprised they sell them in bigger sizes.

Those who posted above, thanks for sharing your stories. I hope it gets easier for all of us very soon!

Surgery 05/02, last one of the day. Horrible feeling once I woke up and took a medication that I did not tolerate well and puked, very painful.

Checked out on the 3rd and felt a lot of gas pain in the abdomen. Tough sleeping for at least 2 additional nigh to. Actually had a weird dream that I was starving and could not eat anything cause of the surgery. Very weird feeling that I assume is part if my addiction to eating.

Day 4 post Op I felt great in the AM however I think I overdid it on the exercise and drinking as I felt very ill and fatigued in the afternoon in to the night. Going to take it a little easier tomorrow.

One concern I did have is that I was 380 in Hospital and day 4 postoperative weighing in at 363. 17 pounds seems a little excessive but likely a result of the water weight loss.

Hi, I was sleeved 5/1 and experienced extreme pain the first day was told that I also had a hernia fixed, which might be cause of the pain. I went home on the 3rd and have had trouble sleeping until tonight 5/6 I finally read post I could sleep on my stomach and that has been wonderful. I am able to walk and stand but not well enough to go back to work. The pain is very manageable, I'm only sore.

Hi! I was sleeved on 5/1 also. As of today I have not taken my nausea meds been up walking more but my stomach itches alot even though I've been wearing the compression band they gave me at the hospital. My incisions seem to be healing but my stomach is protruding to the point I look pregnant. I have alot of gas but no #2s [emoji54]. My goal was to go back to work next Wednesday...definitely not happening now.

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Same here. It drives me insane sometimes the amount of itching I have. And the same thing with the incisions. They seem to be healing pretty well. The 2 biggest ones bother me the most. The largest one has the most pain around it and protrudes the furthest. Can't wait for that swelling to go down.
I had to do Mira lax for 2 days to have a BM. then ended up with diarrhea for 2 days after. Now I'm back to issues having a BM.
Hope you continue doing well!

I was wondering about ordering a compression band. I'm actually surprised they sell them in bigger sizes.

Those who posted above, thanks for sharing your stories. I hope it gets easier for all of us very soon!

The abdominal binder is a life saver. I just asked for one at the hospital and they gave it to me and helped me put it on. I learned about them after my c-section so I knew to ask. For me it helps the "my insides are falling out" feeling. It makes it much easier to get up and move around as well.

I survived the 1st week! Have my 1 week follow up tomorrow.
I have to say that today was the worst day by far. My head hunger was out of control and it had me regretting the surgery.
Started with an email from pizza hut... it looked so good. Then a commercial for subway. Then my sister rubbing in going to Texas Roadhouse for a steak. My friend snapping me a pic of her Wendy's burger and fries about killed me. And finally with my husband bringing home lasagna and cake from his Dad's bday party.
I did lick a peep today... I was weak. But you know what? Peeps give no flavor unless you bite it so it was a wasted lick. And a reminder at just how much of a b***h my own mind can be and that I need to fight twice as hard to knock her off her throne. I wanted to lick a piece of lasagna... but i didnt.
Now that it's bed time I feel better. Not as sad and grumpy.
And I didn't need any Zofran today so that's a win.

On another note, I am struggling with my fluid intake. I have only met goal 1 day since surgery so I have to work on that big time.

Also Pinterest has a ton of great recipes for the soft phase and further out too.

Best of luck to all the other May 1st sleevers and hope everyone is doing well!