Hello everyone. I had my surgery (sleeve) on Wednesday 11/14 and I’m a total wuss when it comes to pain and discomfort and am regretting it so bad right now. It hurts to drink anything. I’m nauseous. I don’t mind the stomach soreness much (just feel like I did a bunch of ab crunches).

I’m supposed to be drinking my protein shakes but I’m scared to even try lol sucking on the popsicles give me cramps and I know this will “pass” but I keep thinking, what if it doesn’t. I feel stupid for typing this :(

4 minutes ago, micci_micci33 said:

Hello everyone. I had my surgery (sleeve) on Wednesday 11/14 and I’m a total wuss when it comes to pain and discomfort and am regretting it so bad right now. It hurts to drink anything. I’m nauseous. I don’t mind the stomach soreness much (just feel like I did a bunch of ab crunches).

I’m supposed to be drinking my Protein Shakes but I’m scared to even try lol sucking on thek popsicles give me cramps and I know this will “pass” but I keep thinking, what if it doesn’t. I feel stupid for typing this

Stay strong!

Safe Journey!

Hang in there. It gets easier as the days pass!

15 minutes ago, micci_micci33 said:

Hello everyone. I had my surgery (sleeve) on Wednesday 11/14 and I’m a total wuss when it comes to pain and discomfort and am regretting it so bad right now. It hurts to drink anything. I’m nauseous. I don’t mind the stomach soreness much (just feel like I did a bunch of ab crunches).

I’m supposed to be drinking my Protein Shakes but I’m scared to even try lol sucking on the popsicles give me cramps and I know this will “pass” but I keep thinking, what if it doesn’t. I feel stupid for typing this

You're not stupid...you're healing! I'm sure things will get better. Just relax and take things day by day ?

17 minutes ago, micci_micci33 said:

Hello everyone. I had my surgery (sleeve) on Wednesday 11/14 and I’m a total wuss when it comes to pain and discomfort and am regretting it so bad right now. It hurts to drink anything. I’m nauseous. I don’t mind the stomach soreness much (just feel like I did a bunch of ab crunches).

I’m supposed to be drinking my Protein Shakes but I’m scared to even try lol sucking on the popsicles give me cramps and I know this will “pass” but I keep thinking, what if it doesn’t. I feel stupid for typing this

I think most of us have regrets in the beginning. This is a lot harder than we thought. I mean, what's the big deal about sipping water, right? And definitely, the fact that this is a permanent alteration to our bodies hits us like a punch. But, have faith, it gets better and easier day by day and then week by week.

If cold liquids give you cramps, try warm herbal teas. They can be very soothing. Good luck!

In the beginning I would get a big cup of ice and slowly sip it as it melted. This way I didn't cramp or take sips bigger than my swollen stomach could handle. It gets much better after the first week and then each week afterward.

Immediate post surgery is a mind fu*k and an endurance contest. Rest. Be gentle. Be creative to figure out how to do YOUR part in healing (water, protein, walking, sleeping/resting). And watch lots of good flicks on TV! it will get batter. Swearsies.

On 11/16/2018 at 11:53, FluffyChix said:

Immediate post surgery is a mind fu*k and an endurance contest. Rest. Be gentle. Be creative to figure out how to do YOUR part in healing (water, Protein, walking, sleeping/resting). And watch lots of good flicks on TV! it will get batter. Swearsies.

You’re so cute! Thank you! It really is a total mind f**k... it’s so hard but have to convince myself I can do it.

You guys think going back to work 1 week post-op is too soon? I have a desk job so definitely don’t do any strenuous work. I can walk whenever I please, so that’s not a problem.

The first few days are the worst. It gets easier as time passes. You'll be okay!

We're all different and only you can say for sure. I work from home and was working at 4 days. But I had a very very easy time of things and could rest when I needed. And my "bitchy boss" actually allowed me to take naps at will...hehe

3 hours ago, micci_micci33 said:

Hello everyone. I had my surgery (sleeve) on Wednesday 11/14 and I’m a total wuss when it comes to pain and discomfort and am regretting it so bad right now. It hurts to drink anything. I’m nauseous. I don’t mind the stomach soreness much (just feel like I did a bunch of ab crunches).

I’m supposed to be drinking my Protein Shakes but I’m scared to even try lol sucking on the popsicles give me cramps and I know this will “pass” but I keep thinking, what if it doesn’t. I feel stupid for typing this

I'm a wuss to when it comes to pain so I understand, but trust me time will go by so fast and you will start feeling amazing....just keep telling yourself, " I did this for a good reason and this pain is just temporary"

You got this @micci_micci33 ?

BTW: You are not stupid at all, it's ok to express your feelings, that's what this forum is for...we have been there so we all understand ((Hugs))

Edited November 16, 20187 yr by wanda247

Of course you’re regretting it. You’re sitting in the suck right now!

You won’t be very shortly, though, so hang on! It gets so awesome!

I'm on Day 9, so the pain is fresh in my mind. The stomach pain got remarkably better at Day 6 and I haven't needed anything for pain since Day 5. I'm very surprised that they didn't give you a nausea patch. I had a nausea patch in the hospital and they put a new one on before I was discharged. Nausea is pretty easy to manage with meds, I would suggest you call your surgeon and get them to prescribe some nausea meds for you. As for that crampy feeling, I still get it when I am drinking, my doctor said it is normal. It is fleeting after a swallow and it is getting less each day. In a few days you will see the scale moving faster than you ever thought possible and you will start to focus on that. I'm struggling with my fluids and protein but each day I've seen measurable improvement.

4 minutes ago, Screwballski said:

Of course you’re regretting it. You’re sitting in the suck right now!

You won’t be very shortly, though, so hang on! It gets so awesome!

Note to self: Remember, "You're sitting in the suck right now!"

Wow! Definitely didn’t think I’d get so much encouragement. I genuinely feel SO much better. I keep telling myself I’ve got 5 hrs to finish my last 11oz protein shake and 8 more oz of fluid for me to make my goal fluid intake.. cause it’s lights out at 9pm pacific time.. I’m so tired ?