Hello everyone. I hope everyone is having a good week. Monday, the 19th I had my gastric sleeve procedure. I thought I would share my experience thus far in case anyone has questions or if I have any questions.

The surgeon was right on time, very encouraging and answered all my questions that I thought of last minute. The anesthesiologist as well was awesome. I was a little nervous going into the operating room but it turns out it was freezing.

I woke up in recovery in pain, it was all over, my abdomen chest shoulders etc. The one thing that was good that I didn't experience any nausea whatsoever. The took care of that with medications so no dry heaving. The hospital was really full so I stayed in recovery for about 7 hours. I was also informed that I had a hiatal hernia that they took care of. After I finally made it to my room. They gave me these lip swabs to make my mouth moist. I then urinated for the first time. I then was in and out of it due to the pain medication. Things went well with me walking around and starting to drink 4 ounces an hour. The next day I was discharged.

It wasn't until day 3 at home that I started releasing the gas. The poor dog ran for cover. But walking around and taking gas x really did the trick. Today is day five and I had my first post surgical BM. I am still struggling to drink 4 ounces an hour. I am doing my best. No more gas pain, just some pain around the abdominal area like I did 5000 crunches.

Congrats!!! It's all down hill from here on the recovery train.

Thank you ! I also forgot to mention that I used to snore like a tank but was never diagnosed with sleep apnea. Now according to those around me I don't snore at all. Weird.

Welcome to the boards here. Congrats on your surgery!

Welcome to the 'sleeved side'. Congrats on a good surgery outcome.

Hello everyone. I hope everyone is having a good week. Monday, the 19th I had my gastric sleeve procedure. I thought I would share my experience thus far in case anyone has questions or if I have any questions.
The surgeon was right on time, very encouraging and answered all my questions that I thought of last minute. The anesthesiologist as well was awesome. I was a little nervous going into the operating room but it turns out it was freezing.
I woke up in recovery in pain, it was all over, my abdomen chest shoulders etc. The one thing that was good that I didn't experience any nausea whatsoever. The took care of that with medications so no dry heaving. The hospital was really full so I stayed in recovery for about 7 hours. I was also informed that I had a hiatal hernia that they took care of. After I finally made it to my room. They gave me these lip swabs to make my mouth moist. I then urinated for the first time. I then was in and out of it due to the pain medication. Things went well with me walking around and starting to drink 4 ounces an hour. The next day I was discharged.
It wasn't until day 3 at home that I started releasing the gas. The poor dog ran for cover. But walking around and taking gas x really did the trick. Today is day five and I had my first post surgical BM. I am still struggling to drink 4 ounces an hour. I am doing my best. No more gas pain, just some pain around the abdominal area like I did 5000 crunches.

Thank you for posting and congratulations to you.