Hey everyone,

I’m new here, hoping to find some reassurance and help from people going through or who have been through the same thing. I am 3 days post-op, I came home yesterday. Here are all the things I am experiencing: Dry mouth, foul smelling burps and I burp after every sip of anything I take, my ab muscles feel EXTREMELY tight (I had 7 incisions) having a hard time getting in all my fluids, can’t tell if I’m overfilling my pouch or if it is just sore from surgery. I welcome any words of wisdom or advice, thank you!

Relax. These are all part of recovery. Just follow the rules and let your body heal and follow your surgeon's plan.

All normal! Add bad breath to that too

Take it easy and take super small sips . You’ll feel better after about a week so you’re half way there !


HW 242, SW 236- (Bypass 12/20/17)
GW#1- 199 [emoji736] (2/11/18)
GW#2- 180
CW 182
5’6”

Ah yes I had 7 too.. and keeping up with my pain meds and walking to get the air out we’re my best friend. I won’t lie and tell you that it went away quick cuz to me it took me awhile with muscle pain... but it does get easier and it does goes away.. you learn what works and how to eat and drink .

Btw... protein gives really bad breath I used to brush after every drink.

All normal - I’m 11 weeks out and I still have a few wobbles now and then. Manage your pain and if you can walk make sure you do - honestly the relief once that gas they’ve pumped you up with has gone is brilliant.

Drink water and don’t stress if you can’t get your protein in right away - it will happen.

The best piece of advice I got was to take time to heal - I’m still healing now but I know I made the right decision.

Good luck with your journey xx

One tip my surgeon gave me is burping (and flatulance) are normal - you are expelling all of the gas that was introduced during your procedure. However, hiccups can be a sign of overfilling. Also pain just in the center of your chest can be a sign of overfilling. If you experience either of these, stop eating.

In my plan, we don't drink with meals (no liquids 10 minutes before, during, or 30 minutes after meals) so that helps prevent over-filling. He also mentioned if you want to help clear your pouch, stand up very straight - as that will help facilitate moving foods/fluids through quicker.

Hope this helps?