3 Days Post Op

[rkbarnes7 4]

Hi,

I'm 3 days post op and I'm not sure how I'm feeling. I'm kinda regretful because I'm not used to feeling this way, and I just want to hurry up and feel normal again. The gas pains have been a drag but I've been walking and they're not as frequent. Any advice?

[The Shrinking Strega 11]

I feel the same way. Today is my second full day home, but I did come home on Tuesday late afternoon. I've been getting in my fluids and going on walks. You're not kidding about the gas! I've had some anxiety especially with thoughts of, "What have I done! Will I ever feel normal again"

It's just nice knowing that I'm not alone in those feelings. The one thing I do to help is just picture a thinner healthier me and remind myself it's all worth it. Hang in there. :-)

[Joann454 1,329]

Oh you guys! I feel so bad for you. Five days till I go in and I expect feeling like this too. But my NUT said it perfectly normal in the beginning. Keep picturing all the things you want to do once you're better, I like that idea Strega!

[Dropzone 24]

I am on my first full day home and all I have done since I woke up is pass gas and feel like I am going to keal over and die from the gas pain right now I am just trying to get my fluids in and get up and walk every hour to 45 mins just to get the gas going. I to felt that way I to just want to go back to normal but I am telling myself just a little while longer and you will be ok

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[PrayingForWeightLoss 340]

Just try to walk off the gas as much as you can. Trust me it gets better. 7 weeks post op and I can understand where you are right now.

[Kat410 423]

I sucked it up and kept moving. Sounds like you are doing exactly that. The more you move the faster you will recover. I also slept a lot but for short periods of time, then up and moving! Rest, drink, walk and repeat. You got this!

[jodster64 3]

I surgery date has been set for Oct. 27th. Reading everyone thoughts and what their feeling a few days post op is scaring the lights out of me. There is no turning back for me, but to be totally honest I'm frightened! Yikes!!

[KateBruin 344]

For 2 days after release I paced a lot and slept for about an hour or two at a time sitting up on my couch. The gas and knot in my chest/stomach was horrible. Then I transitioned to side and eventually stomach sleeping. at first on 3-4 pillows almost sitting up now on 1 or 2 if I happen to have some GERD when I sleep.

I was regretful for a few days. I even posted about it. Water hurt to drink. For some reason adding crystal light type flavoring, milk, 1/4 juice + 3/4 water, and hint water all went down much better.