I feel like absolute crap!! I mean this is rough. More then I thought it was. Had a battle nauesouia after taking my bedtime meds on an empty stomach.

i feel like I have a fever, but granted I was covered up with a lot of clothing.

i have body ache and god forbid I have to get up and out of a seat and sit down, it is rough and everything hurts and is tight.

Im trying to see what everyone else had. I'm really concerned and praying this gets better.

i also had an emotional bought where I was crying at home today!! I'm just all over the place

I'm so sorry you are feeling so crummy! Try a cool rag and less clothing. Rest and take your pain meds.
You should take your temp and call your dr if you have any fever or if you don't feel better tomorrow. Be your own advocate!

I think they should keep sleeve patients in the hospital a few days- I had 3 and it was perfect.


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So sorry your having a rough time. First few days were rough for me. Glad they kept me in the hospital for 3 days. I stayed on pretty heavy pain meds those first few days pretty steady. I'm surprised they send people home so fast. A few days out it gets better.

Day 2 is definitely the worst. I was terrified of drinking anything because everything nauseated me and I really didn't want to throw up.

Day 3 will feel much better than 2. By the end of the day, I started to feel ok taking sips without dreading the about to throw up feeling. I also went home around noon and took several naps.

I'm on day 4 and feeling soooo much better. It's a world of difference.

At this point, I'm still not drinking enough, but I got my protein in.

The toughest part now is the incisions...well, just the big one really. It's quite tender. Ok, let's be real...it sometimes feels like it's ripping open when I try to move or get up. I'm being a baby about it and taking the pain meds when it's bad. Why be stoic about it when that's what they gave them for?

I'd take that pain without any meds over day 2's nausea though so hang in there. It will get better.

Hang in there! I had my surgery done on the 17th and as soon as I woke up aftee the procedure i was regretting it. The pain and nausea was so bad that I couldn't sleep for the first few days and was held in the hospital an extra day. I'm on day 4 and things aren't 100% but SO much better. Walking has really helped ease the pain and gas-x strips have been a life saver. Even at 4 days i'm not getting enough liquid but was able to drink almost 16oz of water, 2oz of protein, and a whole 3oz cup of sugar free jello. Each day gets a little bit better. Feel free to msg me if you need someone to talk to.

Your emotional response is not surprising given the pain you are in. Also, we were warned that it is common for people to have a short bout of "buyers remorse" after the surgery due to a hormone released by the body.

Are you able to tell whether the pain is due to gas from the laparoscopy or from the incisions? If it is gas, walking or at least changing positions and stretching your body in different directions helps. If it is from the incisions, I would contact the doctor. The inside pains from the surgery and staples is generally much better by 24 hours after the surgery which is why they send you home. If your pain is not controlled then you should be in the hospital until they are able to control it

I was sleeved on 7/19 as well and I came home today at noon, I hate the way the oxy cotin makes me feel so I'm trying to just do the Tylenol. I am sore I feel the worst today! My uvula was pretty swollen after surgery from the breathing tube, which makes me gag more.

I was sleeved last friday and after day one I immediately regretted the decision because I was feeling the same exact way you are. I'm sorry that you have to feel this way but it will get better! By day 4 and on, I have felt so much better. And Eating and drinking isn't so miserable for me anymore! Feel better

I was sleeved same day as you but not feeling as bad as you. This is Day 2 past surgery and I am slowly sipping more water and broth, but still not enough. Trying to get a bit of protein down too. I haven't taken any meds yet today forpain or nausea. But I am so glad they are here.

i sure hope you have a better day tomorrow.

I noticed how it feels the best when I get up for long periods of time and actually walk around, it even felt good to do the five dishes in the sink! Although my husband wasn't happy I did them while he took the boys to the skate park so I could get some "rest".

I have no problems with my puree diet and drinking anything. I'm eating tuna fish, eggs, cottage cheese, regular cheese.....etc.

i have improved since yesterday. I did have another emotional bought today which I didn't see as good but I progressed through and channeled my focus towards bettering myself

Are you eating all that two days out?

20 minutes ago, NikkiWorldJourney said:

Are you eating all that two days out?

Yes the doctor has me on a purée diet immediately.

I just had my sleeve on the 19 .. I'm still very soar and very gasy been up and down all day and trying to sip all my liquids I'm getting there hopefully tomorrow is better

Wow. I was just working on my water two days out. I think it took me til day 5 to get even my 3oz protein in. I'm almost 4 weeks now and just now eating those things and it's hot or miss on how they make me feel. You might be getting some gas pain from some of that food.

1 hour ago, Kyle Lukas said:

i have improved since yesterday. I did have another emotional bought today which I didn't see as good but I progressed through and channeled my focus towards bettering myself

Hi Kyle,

I can tell me you that for the first three or four days after surgery I was not myself. Emotionally I was in tears for no real reason. I know surgery is hard on your body and I was okay with any pain that would happen, but it was the emotional things that I was not prepared for. A few weeks out and back to work, I feel so much better. I have gotten back to my routine schedule and have started to feel normal. Hang in there! You've got this!

Katie