I just had my surgery 2 days ago and yesterday I was able to get all of my fluids and no problem. I was walking around every hour and got sent home. Today I woke up feeling super full and bloated. Just by looking at my stomach it's very swollen which I'm sure is to be expected. But I am struggling getting my water in today. I have been sipping on the little medicine cups but I feel like I'm going to pop. I'm also having an issue with my eyes focusing when I look at my phone or any writing on paper. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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I had my surgery 2 days ago as well. I wasn't able to get in all my fluid and protein. I feel too full. I am having same issues with my vision as well. I have a lot of pain in my chest, shoulders and back. I think it's gas But boy is it painful! Following for advice as well.

21 hours ago, lauratro said:

I just had my surgery 2 days ago and yesterday I was able to get all of my fluids and no problem. I was walking around every hour and got sent home. Today I woke up feeling super full and bloated. Just by looking at my stomach it's very swollen which I'm sure is to be expected. But I am struggling getting my Water in today. I have been sipping on the little medicine cups but I feel like I'm going to pop. I'm also having an issue with my eyes focusing when I look at my phone or any writing on paper. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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Sounds like gas pain. I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital until I passed gas, which didn't happen until my discharge day. I had the surgery on a Friday and was discharged Sunday and during my stay I walked a lot. Once that happened I felt a lot better and had gas for the next couple of days. Eating and drinking became easier. I am now on day 16 post op and have no problems eating or drinking. My pain level is almost a zero and today I got caught up with the grass mowing and weed wacking with no issues. I would try walking more to get the gas moving and expelled.

Edited July 30, 20178 yr by Fredmeister

Thanks for the advice. My eyes have gotten better but I'm still bloated and full. Turns out I do have gas pains, but only in my stomach. Using Gas X strips and a heating pad, but they just don't want to come out. Hopefully if I keep walking it will start getting better

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5 hours ago, Fredmeister said:

Sounds like gas pain. I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital until I passed gas, which didn't happen until my discharge day. I had the surgery on a Friday and was discharged Sunday and during my stay I walked a lot. Once that happened I felt a lot better and had gas for the next couple of days. Eating and drinking became easier. I am now on day 16 post op and have no problems eating or drinking. My pain level is almost a zero and today I got caught up with the grass mowing and weed wacking with no issues. I would try walking more to get the gas moving and expelled.

Hi Fred. I saw that you are a bypass patient and I read that you are eating and drinking with no issues. I had my surgery 6/26 but I am having a hard time with food. It still hurts when I eat stuff and was wondering were you experiencing any of that. Sometimes liquids hurt as well. I know everyone heals differently but this is going into 6 weeks for me and literally scared to eat cause I'm afraid I will hurt

4 hours ago, Nene Higgins said:

Hi Fred. I saw that you are a bypass patient and I read that you are eating and drinking with no issues. I had my surgery 6/26 but I am having a hard time with food. It still hurts when I eat stuff and was wondering were you experiencing any of that. Sometimes liquids hurt as well. I know everyone heals differently but this is going into 6 weeks for me and literally scared to eat cause I'm afraid I will hurt

Hello, sorry to hear you're still having issues after 6 weeks. I haven't had any problems eating or drinking but I'm still on the puree stage of my diet. I don't know how long you were told to stay on the puree foods stage but I'm on it for 20 days. Maybe try puree foods for a while and see how you feel, you might not be healed enough for more solid textures but I would call your nutritionist and or your surgeon and let them know you're having discomfort. Best of luck to you.