Just got home... Pain isn't too bad...

[FINFAN3DP 79]

Had my gastric sleeve yesterday, Friday the 29th. They did the gastric sleeve and fixed an umbillical hernia. They did the sleeve with the davinci, and the hernia he had to make an inscision because the hole in my abdomal wall was too big.

Drinking liquids is so strange, because you feel it drop to the bottom. When i came out of surgery the gas pain in my chest was horrible. Now, a day later the hernia pain feels worse than the sleeve, except when I drink sips, then the stomach feels raw.

6 inscision sites for the davinci for the sleeve, and 1 cut for the hernia. My whole body is swollen from the fluids they gave me, so I gained 10lbs while in the hospital yesterday and today. They say that will shed off quick.

So this thing is underway. 2 weeks of liquids is gonna be rough. I hope this stomach heals quickly.

[mweiss1998 79]

I'm glad you are doing well. 24 hours from now I should be under the "knife".

[Dogmom68 135]

10 hours ago, FINFAN3DP said:

Had my gastric sleeve yesterday, Friday the 29th. They did the gastric sleeve and fixed an umbillical hernia. They did the sleeve with the davinci, and the hernia he had to make an inscision because the hole in my abdomal wall was too big.

Drinking liquids is so strange, because you feel it drop to the bottom. When i came out of surgery the gas pain in my chest was horrible. Now, a day later the hernia pain feels worse than the sleeve, except when I drink sips, then the stomach feels raw.

6 inscision sites for the davinci for the sleeve, and 1 cut for the hernia. My whole body is swollen from the fluids they gave me, so I gained 10lbs while in the hospital yesterday and today. They say that will shed off quick.

 So this thing is underway. 2 weeks of liquids is gonna be rough. I hope this stomach heals quickly.

Congratulations on your surgery! Sounds like you’re doing pretty well. Hope the gas pains have gotten better. Best wishes and keep us up on how you’re doing!

[Betty1971 383]

I did not have much pain at all. This biggest issue was gas. Move around as much as possible to keep the blood flowing and the gas moving congrats and best wishes.

The first week was the roughest as far as getting in the fluids. Just remember this is just a little stage and soon it will be just a memory. Small sips to stay hydrated is the best thing you can do, keep moving to keep the blood flowing and the gas moving and just a tip from old nurse in me, pain meds are constipating, less is more as far as they are concerned. liquid Tylenol or the powdered dissolvable Tylenol is super helpful and not constipating, I found that super helpful with the incisional pain while I was healing up!!!

[FINFAN3DP 79]

7 hours ago, mweiss1998 said:

I'm glad you are doing well. 24 hours from now I should be under the "knife".

Good luck. Hope you have a nice hospital like I did.

[FINFAN3DP 79]

I think the gas pains are all gone now. Really, i think it might not have been gas that was causing pain, but rather my diaphram from being blown up.

I feel pretty good right now, had an oxy about an hour ago, and have started drinking my Protein 2.0 Water. I can tolerate little sips, but nothing more. May wait till tomorrow to try yogurt or pudding.

All in all, the Hernia pain seems more than the sleeve pain. Standing up or sitting down takes a lot as it is very painful. But, i'm doing it. Taking small walks downstairs or just down the hallway.

Excited to see the weight shedding. I gained 10lbs in the hospital, and have already lost 3lbs from peein. The stomach needles for the blood thinner isn't as bad as I thought they would be. Thanks to everyone for their support on this site.

[softbalmom 19]

Glad things went well. I will keep you in my thoughts. I go tomorrow.

[bufbills 314]

On 1/31/2021 at 3:21 PM, FINFAN3DP said:

I think the gas pains are all gone now. Really, i think it might not have been gas that was causing pain, but rather my diaphram from being blown up.

I feel pretty good right now, had an oxy about an hour ago, and have started drinking my Protein 2.0 Water. I can tolerate little sips, but nothing more. May wait till tomorrow to try yogurt or pudding.

All in all, the Hernia pain seems more than the sleeve pain. Standing up or sitting down takes a lot as it is very painful. But, i'm doing it. Taking small walks downstairs or just down the hallway.

Excited to see the weight shedding. I gained 10lbs in the hospital, and have already lost 3lbs from peein. The stomach needles for the blood thinner isn't as bad as I thought they would be. Thanks to everyone for their support on this site.

I did the needles as well. Nothing to it. Sounds like you are recovering well!!