Post sleeve feelings

[Laura8098 5]

Hello! I had the sleeve procedure on 07/23/19, along with a hiatal hernia removed. That’s 5 days ago, so I know I shouldn’t be expecting much from myself. I’m curious though if anyone else experienced these things? My stomach feels like I’m hungry, but I try to eat, and don’t eat much. It feels like my stomach is always in “growl” mode. My incisions are still sore. I’m nervous I’m going to pop them when I cough or sneeze. How long do they feel this way? How long does it feel like things are moving around in my stomach when I go from a lying down position to standing up? I was in the ER today due to dehydration so I need to work on staying hydrated

Anyone else craving salt? I’m sure it’s because I’m still on a liquid diet, which I’m over already. I’m ready for avocado, boiled eggs, tuna, etc.

I’m a worry wart so any advise anyone can give would be great.

[Cjdave 37]

Had mine the 23rd too! 1st few days were pretty horrible but yesterday turned around for me. Today even better...my drinks are getting bigger and Water and Protein havent been an issue. Just wait it out, when I started feeling better it got better fast....still no poop though..

[MeowAMR 219]

My surgery was also the same day. I also have the hungry feeling which is normal for some people. Your stomach growls and making noises is normal and good from what my surgeon told me it means your digestive system is working. I have a larger incision by my belly button and it is the only one that feels sore when I laugh or cough but that's normal. Keep staying hydrated! I got so tired of liquids I couldn't stand everything being so sweet all the time. My surgeon said I could switch to Purees this week which is tomorrow so I just started a day early because I wanted to barf just thinking about drinking sweet liquids aka Protein Shakes. For Breakfast I had scrambled egg 3/4 of one egg and dinner was ricotta bake only 2oz and handled them very well.

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[Laura8098 5]

That’s awesome we all had it done the same day! What about regrets? Are y’all having any?

[kathaleen revell 30]

Having had my sleeve this past Monday I have the same things happening. I have been able to get in my Protein and fluids. I am just over liquid dining. I really am having a hard time with having to do the liquid diet for one more week. Ugh! My largest incision is still sore, but is not bad. All in all, I feel like I'm in great shape. Please keep me posted on how you are doing.

[kathaleen revell 30]

No regrets here!

[Laura8098 5]

I’m really struggling with the liquid diet too. I’m over it, lol.

[kathaleen revell 30]

I might call my surgeon tomorrow and see if I can ad something pureed before my appointment on the 7th!

[FluffyChix 17,418]

This is a right of passage y'all. Embrace the suck and jut get through it! It lasts ONLY a short time! These first 2 months are the time when you will LOSE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF WEIGHT YOU WILL EVER LOSE IN 2 MONTHS. You do that because of your surgery, recovery, and the liquid diets! TY docs! You're eating 300 or so cals per day. That's HOW you lose so fast. It's not magic bean surgery. Embrace the suck! Don't advance your surgery schedule! Just do it and get over it.

Jaze! We all had to do it. It's part of living the forkin process!

[GradyCat 3,697]

Yes, everything you're experiencing is normal. It's only been 5 days. Don't rush the process. Just take it slow, sip, sip, sip on liquids and don't rush into eating solid foods.

[tad057 3]

How about the little stomach cramps, hot or cold doesn’t matter. Might be easing a little

[FluffyChix 17,418]

Just now, tad057 said:

How about the little stomach cramps, hot or cold doesn’t matter. Might be easing a little

Yes very normal and temp of liquids/solids matters to many of us. I could not handle cold. So room temp or warm was very soothing and I could get fluids down MUCH easier. And it helped the little cramping. Hang in there. That will pass within a week or 2 at the most (about 3-4 days for me).

[Sharon B A 113]

14 hours ago, Laura8098 said:

Hello! I had the sleeve procedure on 07/23/19, along with a hiatal hernia removed. That’s 5 days ago, so I know I shouldn’t be expecting much from myself. I’m curious though if anyone else experienced these things? My stomach feels like I’m hungry, but I try to eat, and don’t eat much. It feels like my stomach is always in “growl” mode. My incisions are still sore. I’m nervous I’m going to pop them when I cough or sneeze. How long do they feel this way? How long does it feel like things are moving around in my stomach when I go from a lying down position to standing up? I was in the ER today due to dehydration so I need to work on staying hydrated

Anyone else craving salt? I’m sure it’s because I’m still on a liquid diet, which I’m over already. I’m ready for avocado, boiled eggs, tuna, etc.

I’m a worry wart so any advise anyone can give would be great.

Hiya, i had surgery on the same day as you and I'm going through exactly the same experience!

I won't say that i feel hungry tho, i just want to eat, i think its more out of habit than anything else.

I was taking my meds yesterday and i think it went down the wrong way, i had a coughing fit for about 5 minutes and was in so much pain, i spent most of the night in the restroom with diarrhea...😫

I'm so over this liquid phase too, i do crave a nice boiled egg with avocados.

We can do this!!!

[Laura8098 5]

Oh no!! Are you crushing your pills? If not, that should help. I cheated one day and had regular ice cream and had really bad diarrhea shortly after. I guess that’s the “dumping” I read about prior to getting the surgery. I believe that’s what dehydrated me so be careful with that.

Do you have energy? I have none. I’ll be ready to start taking a Multivitamin again, in addition to eating something somewhat normal. 😊 How about leg cramps? I’ve been having some but I’m sure it’s the lack of Vitamins.

[Sharon B A 113]

7 minutes ago, Laura8098 said:

Oh no!! Are you crushing your pills? If not, that should help. I cheated one day and had regular ice cream and had really bad diarrhea shortly after. I guess that’s the “dumping” I read about prior to getting the surgery. I believe that’s what dehydrated me so be careful with that.

Do you have energy? I have none. I’ll be ready to start taking a Multivitamin again, in addition to eating something somewhat normal. 😊 How about leg cramps? I’ve been having some but I’m sure it’s the lack of Vitamins.

I'm not crushing my pills but cutting them in small pieces, my docs office actually gave us pill cutters. I don't know how it happened, i guess cos i was talking to my hubby and not concentrating on what i was doing! So far today I'm just really sore...

I must admit I'm scared to cheat lol cos I'm more fearful of being in pain than anything else, if I'm in pain then I'm a nightmare to be around 😆

As per my docs advice I've been taking Multivitamins and my B12 since the day i got discharged. I won't say that ive got alot of energy but I force myself to move.

I was getting the leg cramps and started to worry about blood clots due to me not moving as much so got my hubby to move the treadmill into our bedroom so I've been walking twice a day for 45mins a time while watching tv. Today my task is to clean out my pantry while hubby is at work and get rid of most of the crap thats in there before he gets home 😁😁

Try to keep busy, it might take your mind off this damn liquid phase! 😫