Looking for November sleever friends. I am from Philadelphia

3 hours ago, Purplerobinsnest said:

My surgery is tomorrow, November 24! Im in NH

Congrats!!! Hope you have a speedy recovery! Come back and update us!

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving! For all the November sleevers I hope the temptation wasn't too bad! It was definitely odd sitting at the table with family and having nothing on my plate!

I have a question for my fellow sleevers in the puree stage. How are you doing get liquid and food down? I am constantly disgusted by food and uncomfortable with slight neausea. For the past week I've averaged an ounce of apple sauce every day. My dr says a few ounces at every meal. Are y'all experiencing the same struggle?

Still in a lot of pain since my surgery on Wednesday morning. Staying in hospital for one more night and hopefully getting discharged in the morning pending how well I'm coping with the pain.

Anyone have advice on dealing with Pain? Does it get better by day 3?

Edited November 24, 20178 yr by bogglesauce

26 minutes ago, bogglesauce said:

Still in a lot of pain since my surgery on Wednesday morning. Staying in hospital for one more night and hopefully getting discharged in the morning pending how well I'm coping with the pain.

Anyone have advice on dealing with Pain? Does it get better by day 3?

It may be gas pains from when you had the surgery, All everyone has said is walk it off. Do a few laps around the hospital and see if that helps you any. Also ask your nurse for a heating pad. I heard that helps too. My surgery is next Thursday on the 30th. Only thing I am worried about is the gas pain afterwards.

Still in a lot of pain since my surgery on Wednesday morning. Staying in hospital for one more night and hopefully getting discharged in the morning pending how well I'm coping with the pain.
Anyone have advice on dealing with Pain? Does it get better by day 3?

I was able to take a hot shower in the hospital after my surgery and it really helped with the gas pain. Give that a shot and like everyone says, walk walk walk

Hope you feel better. Hang in there, the pain does go away

Still in a lot of pain since my surgery on Wednesday morning. Staying in hospital for one more night and hopefully getting discharged in the morning pending how well I'm coping with the pain.
Anyone have advice on dealing with Pain? Does it get better by day 3?

I was sleeved on the 10th. I spent two days in the hospital. Lots of nausea and pain- both were managed really well though with medication. I went home on the third day and started feeling much better once I was well enough to get up and take small walks around my apartment. It took me a few days to get there but you will just listen to your body and go at the pace right for you.

Question: how long do you wear the binder?

On 11/23/2017 at 0:35 PM, Purplerobinsnest said:

My surgery is tomorrow, November 24! Im in NH

Hope your procedure went well today!!!

1 hour ago, KIP-MI said:

Question: how long do you wear the binder?

I think you wear it for as long as you feel comfortable with it. I don't think you're required to wear it for a minimum or max amount of time.

Finally heading home today from the hospital - my surgery was 2 days ago and the pain I felt afterwards was the worst pain I've been through in my life!

Once the nurse took my drainage tube out of my torso, I felt a lot better. Anyone go through the same thing?

Had surgery yesterday...sleeve.

Nothing to it. Only 1 incision is a bit sore. I've been walking all over this hospital.

Only complaints are sore throat from the tube and dry mouth.

I start on liquids today

Finally heading home today from the hospital - my surgery was 2 days ago and the pain I felt afterwards was the worst pain I've been through in my life!
Once the nurse took my drainage tube out of my torso, I felt a lot better. Anyone go through the same thing?

So sorry to read that you are in pain. Are you feeling better yet? What was the drainage tube for?

My surgery was Tuesday. Just a couple of oddities. I’m noticing this sound/sensation that reminds me of eating pop rocks. Any one else? Also I’m wonder if it is normal to not have bowel movements during the clear liquid phase.

2 hours ago, KIP-MI said:

So sorry to read that you are in pain. Are you feeling better yet? What was the drainage tube for?

Hi there, thank you! I'm feeling a LOT better. I switched to ice instead of a heating pad on my torso and it made a big difference. The drainage tube was collecting any excess blood and water that may have been collecting near the outside of my stomach after surgery. Pic attached here.

My surgery was Tuesday. Just a couple of oddities. I’m noticing this sound/sensation that reminds me of eating pop rocks. Any one else? Also I’m wonder if it is normal to not have bowel movements during the clear liquid phase.

I didn’t have a BM for 11 days . I was told it’s normal during the liquids phase also the pain medication can constipate . I was told that now I should go about 3x per week since I’m on puréed foods now and if I’m not I should take a laxative to assist me . I wouldn’t worry just mention at your follow up.