Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/06/2018 at 19:47, mckenzie said:

Still very sore.. bending over or moving is difficult due to sharp pain next to my largest incision. Hopefully it goes away within the week. Congrats on all your progress by the way! You’re doing great!

Bending is awful! I’m getting less pain now 8 days post op but I feel your pain. And thank you! I’m trying! Hope you feel better soon!

[mckenzie 66]

On 07/06/2018 at 18:54, ALFxRNY said:

Bending is awful! I’m getting less pain now 8 days post op but I feel your pain. And thank you! I’m trying! Hope you feel better soon!

Thank you! Yeah it’s hard sometimes to even stand up straight. I am barely 3 days post op though so I just need to be patient.

[NewGirl2018 3]

Really glad to have this board and all of you guys to do this journey with! I’m 4 day’s post op, haven’t had any pain since leaving the hospital and no soreness around incisions. I can’t really tell when I’m “full” on this clear liquid diet but I do have this intermittent feeling of something stuck in the back of my throat or this heaviness in my chest, like a belch I can’t get out. I get to start full liquids tomorrow and I have never been more happy to have Soup.< /p>

[BrowneyedGal 5]

34 minutes ago, anichols8 said:

Really glad to have this board and all of you guys to do this journey with! I’m 4 day’s post op, haven’t had any pain since leaving the hospital and no soreness around incisions. I can’t really tell when I’m “full” on this clear liquid diet but I do have this intermittent feeling of something stuck in the back of my throat or this heaviness in my chest, like a belch I can’t get out. I get to start full liquids tomorrow and I have never been more happy to have Soup.

Hi! I am having the same problem with telling if I am full. I also don’t think I am getting in all my liquids daily.

[mckenzie 66]

On 07/06/2018 at 18:51, Oceanlove said:

Yeah the bending is a difficult thing take your time on that. I’m 16 days post bypass and just now able to bend slowly with out pain. Give yourself time. Each person deals and heals differently.

I asked my surgeon what was causing the pain and he said it was due to the suture they have to put in the muscle at that site because he leaves a small drain tube in until my 2 week post op appointment.

[sdcheesehead 83]

On 07/06/2018 at 17:52, brandnewashley said:

Hi everyone!



I’m 3 days post op (July 3) and feel great! I’m looking forward to what the future holds.

So happy for you!!! Congratulations

[sdcheesehead 83]

07/06/2018 02:56 PM, genevao said:

I was sleeved July 2nd. 4 days post op and I’m in lots of pain. Anyone else?

I was really nauseous until they realized the morphine wasn't a good fit for me. They gave me oxycodone and Tylenol, because I was getting extreme headaches. After making those adjustments, it was much easier to handle the pain of gas, surgery itself and incisions. Walking really helps with the gas, so walk as much as you can. Not sure what kind of pain meds you're on, but if it's not working if call your doctor, could be something else. I hope you find relief soon.

[sdcheesehead 83]

On 07/06/2018 at 19:18, Crcountry said:

I was sleeved on June 14th. Had my 3 week post up check up this afternoon. I am down 25 pounds since surgery. I feel great. Dr. Says no pool for another week. Told me to keep doing what im doing. Blood test came back great. Still having trouble getting all my Water in but doing around 32-40 oz not including my 2 protien shakes. So glad I am heading in the right direction with my health.

Congratulations!!! So happy for you!

[Hungergames 29]

4 days post-op. I'm amazed at how different each doc does things. I had surgery at noon, was home by 8pm. My only pain Meds were Tylenol with codeine which I haven't taken since yesterday. Getting liquids down has been pretty easy, up to 48 oz. I'm sore, but not really in pain. I feel pretty lucky.

[NewGirl2018 3]

24 minutes ago, Hungergames said:

4 days post-op. I'm amazed at how different each doc does things. I had surgery at noon, was home by 8pm. My only pain Meds were Tylenol with codeine which I haven't taken since yesterday. Getting liquids down has been pretty easy, up to 48 oz. I'm sore, but not really in pain. I feel pretty lucky.

Same here. I consider myself very lucky and wonder if im doing something wrong which I know sounds silly

[Dixie Jo 18]

I hope I do as well as Hungergames when I have my Sleeve done on July 25th!

[brandnewashley 5]

I’m curious ... I’m only 4 days post-op (July 3) and noticed that my eyeglass prescription isn’t quite working anymore. As I type on my phone, I don’t have my glasses on and can see clearly. If I were to put my glasses on, everything would be a blur except for distance.

Anyone else experience an eyewear prescription change so soon? 🧐

[Frustr8 7,886]

@brandnewasley, did you by chance have an anti- nausea patch? The scoplamine in it has been known to blur vision but it should resolve in a few days when it is out of your system. Congratulations on your surgery,and I am hopeful you will heal well.😛

[Jingle123423 165]

My surgery is scheduled for September 5th! 59 days to go!

[Chrisb428 626]

1 hour ago, Jingle123423 said:

My surgery is scheduled for September 5th! 59 days to go!

Congrats and good luck!