First day after coming home from the hospital

(deactivated member)
on 7/16/15 7:28 pm

VSG on 07/13/15

I'm doing MUCH better than I was doing the last few days.. OMG I didn't ever believe how much the gas pain was going to be.. but it was horrible!! No kind of pain medication helped at all.

I was finally able to fart Wednesday morning and was able to sleep last night. (I didn't get any sleep from 13-15th. The pressure was that bad)

Today is much better and now I've had two premier proteins, a propel, and water so far today with my chewable vitamins. 2 neat side effects from surgery is that I don't have hunger and my body temperature (funny story, I thought I was having a fever but once I used my thermometer, I found out my temp was 97.5!). I'm officially a cooler person! :D

Hopefully the main port pain (more of a mild burning sensation if my binder rubs it wrong or I move just wrong) will go away soon. Thanks for all the nice comments that I saw when I was suffering!

gwen41539
on 7/16/15 8:25 pm - kimper, KY

I know not even morphine helped that gas pain I walked my tail off from the time I got on the floor it was still.terrible...I also had to have a drain left in it doesn't hurt but it sucks to hqve it hanging around ..for a week lol but it's supposed to help.diagnosed leaks faster in case something goes.wrong......which I hope it doesn't...I go the 21st to get it taken out ...Im glad you made it home and are feeling better

HW 381/ pre op 345 /SW 312 Vsg 7/13/15 /CW 288

M1-24 lbs

(deactivated member)
on 7/16/15 8:28 pm

VSG on 07/13/15

I was lucky that I didn't get a drain and I'm happy that you came out good as well!

Redsam82
on 7/17/15 4:15 am

VSG on 07/14/15

I had surgery the 14th and am still struggling with gas pain. Finally passed some this am but man it hurts.

Pamela M.
on 7/17/15 9:50 am - Atlanta, GA

VSG on 08/25/14

Congratulations on getting through your surgery. Now, each day will get better and better and within just a few short weeks you will be feeling better than you have felt in years. I am happy for you and your new journey. I cannot begin to tell you what an amazingly positive experience I have had the past 11 months. You are headed for the best ride of your life - a new, healthier you! Hope your recovery goes smoothly and quickly! Thanks for keeping us updated. There's great encouragement to be found on these forums. Keep coming back!