Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

Got my sleeve does yesterday, i am
About 24 hrs post op. The procedure its-self was absolutely fine, quick easy,no issues. I do not really have any surgical paid, but the gas they pump you up with is horrendous. Sharp pains, with a burning feeling. They have gone down alot in the first 24 hrs. All i want to do is sleep now, but i get up to walk with no issues.

Wow that sounds great! Good luck!

6 hours ago, spatch2813 said:

Got my sleeve does yesterday, i am
About 24 hrs post op. The procedure its-self was absolutely fine, quick easy,no issues. I do not really have any surgical paid, but the gas they pump you up with is horrendous. Sharp pains, with a burning feeling. They have gone down alot in the first 24 hrs. All i want to do is sleep now, but i get up to walk with no issues.

Congratulations! Keep walking, it helps a lot

Very sorry for your loss!

Wanted to post an update:

Surgery itself, no problems at all. Pretty much immediately when they started giving me stuff to drink I did throw up once, and it was this nasty looking blood stuff. It freaked me out, but they said as long as there weren't other symptoms - I'm fine. First night was OK, with relatively no major pain. The only pain I'm having now really is right at the middle of my stomach. It feels like deep gas pain, but honestly it's hard to tell. The doctors think it might be the incisions, since I haven't had surgery before I don't have much to compare it to. Overall, going OK. I still have not passed any stool since surgery - that's a little alarming to me. How about you guys? My surgery was on the 9th.

1 hour ago, bigcurt said:

Wanted to post an update:

Surgery itself, no problems at all. Pretty much immediately when they started giving me stuff to drink I did throw up once, and it was this nasty looking blood stuff. It freaked me out, but they said as long as there weren't other symptoms - I'm fine. First night was OK, with relatively no major pain. The only pain I'm having now really is right at the middle of my stomach. It feels like deep gas pain, but honestly it's hard to tell. The doctors think it might be the incisions, since I haven't had surgery before I don't have much to compare it to. Overall, going OK. I still have not passed any stool since surgery - that's a little alarming to me. How about you guys? My surgery was on the 9th.

Congrats bigcurt! Me being an old timer (surgery was Oct. 2nd) everything you say seems normal. I asked my surgeon about bowel movements and he said it’s normal for them to be few and far apart because we’re only doing liquid. Would be more concerned if I had no urine. Sounds like you’re doing well. Wishing you the best!

@crankymagpie I am sorry, I do hope you and your family are able to find solace and comfort hugs.

I’m 11 days post op (10/1) and this is the first day I’ve felt like myself. I had my 2 week check up today and my surgeon and nutritionist say all is going well. I’m down 20 lbs and was cleared to start stage 4. In my excitement I ate too fast. Got down 4 bites of chicken and it felt wrong. Then I felt sick and threw up. Horrible. Can I just live on shakes and yogurt? I also also got the all clear to exercise but I’m still so fatigued I don’t know what I could possibly get accomplished. Anyway, is anyone concerned about getting enough water?

October 1st revision lapband to Sleeve, could use some support

My surgery was today, I came out of surgery in so much pain I kept asking myself why I resorted to surgery. My son has been making me work every hour. Now, no pain and just a bit of discomfort in both shoulders. Did not use pain killer but used the anti-nausea tablets twice. I am only able to drink water today and hopefully can start on the shakes tomorrow.

Sleeved October 11th, so I’m starting my 2nd day post op. Most of the pain is gone, and about 90% of the gas is as well. Feeling a lot better than I was yesterday. Ate a couple of popsicles and drank some juice and broth while in the hospital. A little pain with drinking. Not sure if it’s the temperature of the liquids or if I drank too fast or too much. Hopefully being discharged Saturday morning. All vitals are good and ready to go home.

I’ve been able to walk around and get in and out of bed with relative ease. Not much pain from the incisions or in the stomach area. Looking forward to progressing through to the other food stages as I recover. I will keep you posted. HW: 377 SW: 355 GW: 225.

Good luck to those whose surgery is coming up and congrats to those who are recovering.

Surgery is on Monday! I’m so ready! I’ve been on the pre op diet for 12 days and I’m down 12 lbs, so that’s exciting! Tomorrow I start liquid only (4 protein shakes, water, and Jello) and on Sunday I’m going to do clear liquids only. Good luck to everybody having surgery this month!

Sleeves on 10/11/18 and released the next afternoon. I just had to show I could drink 4 oz of liquid and hour for six hrs straight before I could be released. Feeling ok, belly feels like I was stabbed 5 times lol. They have me liquid oxycodone which helps. Difficult to get into our out of bed but hopefully each day will get better.

So, I have a question.. during pre-op diet (with the liquid diet) have any one experienced constipation ? I’ve noticed my bowels have changed (I know sounds gross) but I was pretty regular before this. Is this because I’m not eating actual solid foods? And just liquid? Because I’m definitely peeing like crazy!

Also, the headache is out of this world! How did some of you ladies manage to cope with that especially with little ones (I have an 8yr old) or work in healthcare (I work with several 8 yr olds)

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

@girlshrinking.

Absolutely. Constipation on the pre op diet was normal. It was relieved by working in a good amount of fiber though via like metamucil or benefiber.

The headaches are often because of low sodium. Drink some broth, or take a couple bites of pickles is what my doctor said.