Post Op Pains

[vsg_Charly 7]

Hello everyone! I had a sleeve done on 02/07/18. Everything has been going great until yesterday when I had a sharp pain as I tried standing up from my seat. It was near my belly button and felt like a stabbing pain. I called the nurse and she said it was normal after surgery (she said my muscles are waking up from anesthesia) and to make sure I was hydrated. But of course, as a normal worrywart I ask, has anyone experienced something like this?

HW: 286

CW: 259

GW: 150

[beachingit 5]

yes. i was like that for several more days. it is normal. i had my surgery on 2/1 and i am feeling pretty much back to normal. important-WALK! it does help. as my doc said “walk walk walk”. at least 10 minutes every hour. if it hurts, walk slow-but walk.

[Gran7 3]

Me to but most of my pain is on my left side I was also sleeved on the 1st of February and the pain is just going now 👍🏼

[vsg_Charly 7]

yes. i was like that for several more days. it is normal. i had my surgery on 2/1 and i am feeling pretty much back to normal. important-WALK! it does help. as my doc said “walk walk walk”. at least 10 minutes every hour. if it hurts, walk slow-but walk.

I am making sure to walk a bit more, even if it’s in circles around the house. Water has helped & im using a waist band thing (can’t remember what they’re called) that they gave me for support. I’m praying this sharp pain stops. As long as it is not a leak or an ulcer, I’m good.


-Charly

[vsg_Charly 7]

Me to but most of my pain is on my left side I was also sleeved on the 1st of February and the pain is just going now [emoji1360]

Mine is also in the left side! This started 2 days ago which is why I am attributing it to dehydration...for now. Glad you’re better!


-Charly

[Losebig 508]

Yes for sure. I think it was at its worst maybe 2-3 weeks out and totally gone by 4 weeks. Just be careful with lifting and it should heal fine

[bamby021 27]

Could still be gas or Constipation pains? I know that they have been horrible for me. I honestly would never thought I would suggest walking but I tried because I was desperate to get rid of the pain somehow and it really did help. Also, a nice hot shower helped too. Good luck!

[vsg_Charly 7]

Yes for sure. I think it was at its worst maybe 2-3 weeks out and totally gone by 4 weeks. Just be careful with lifting and it should heal fine

I am between weeks 2 & 3 now. Hopefully it is gone by week 4. My problem is that I have a 1 yr old so avoiding picking her up is close to impossible BUT I am being super careful about it. Thanks!


-Charly

[vsg_Charly 7]

Could still be gas or Constipation pains? I know that they have been horrible for me. I honestly would never thought I would suggest walking but I tried because I was desperate to get rid of the pain somehow and it really did help. Also, a nice hot shower helped too. Good luck!

I think I’m over the gas and constipation pains. Those have been regular for me since week 2. Walking is a blessing with this surgery. Fixes just about everything lol. Hope you feel better soon!


-Charly

[kakatlady612 1,053]

Instead of picking her up encourage her to climb up to you on the couch. Mine clumb pretty well at that age.

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[Losebig 508]

X2 on the climbing my kids were 20 months and 3 yrs when I was at that stage. I did pick them up a few times after about 3 weeks and was ok. Spent a lot of time with them climbing on me

[kakatlady612 1,053]

Ah-- both at such a cute stage but chaos at times. I remember it well.

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[vsg_Charly 7]

I think the source of the pain might be caused by my little one as you have all suggested. She’s learning how to climb now so it is getting easier. Still not on expert mode.

Other than that I am getting more Water in and it helps a ton too. Walking outside has been extremely beneficial.


-Charly