4 Days Post Op...OMG!

Hi all, not much into sitting here to stay for awile and read.. Am miserable, thought it would go easier....  nausea beyond words in hospital, had to stay longer and beg to be released, thought I was gonna have a nervous breakdown with all the noise and needles.... I am very sensitive.... am taking the liquid pain med but, once it wears off boy, do i know.. am trying to get down liquids as best I can , waiting for some relief 1st...Trying to rest laying down and get up and walk in between, gassy..Suggestions?                     all my best to everyone ..

sorry u are feeling so poorly.  it should get better day by day.  keep sipping on your fluids that is the most important. walking will help the gassy feeling. try to walk a little bit every hour or so till u can do a longer walk in a few days. you willl be fine, some of us just have a rockier start then others. best wishes, jacki

Everyday will get better Walking is the best for the gas.Peppermint tea will also help.Also I felt better  when I walked outside.Fresh air can do wonders.Feel better

i hear ya!! i'm only 18 days post-op and believe me the magic day is DAY 7. Every day will be better, i was told this when i was 4-5 days post-op and i didn't believe but it is true.

GAS-X works really good. I also just sat on the toilet and pu**** out, i know it sound weird but i was gas-free with in a week.  Gas is very painful and i know that you will do anything.

Walk a little, drink alot and day 7 will be your day.

take care,

Miriam 

 

Thanks for the advice, from your mouth to God's ears...Come on day 7..... Please!

Hang in there, everyone is right - it does get better.  I did use the gas-x chewables as my surgeon told me I could. 

Day 7 was the magic number for me, too.  Granted, I still had a bit of pain, but felt soooo much better it was unbelievable.  Also the same day I got to start full liquids - and I was never happier with a yogurt in all my life!

These days will be far outnumbered by the number of GREAT days you have.

Remember to walk walk walk, it really does help.

Pam

Hope you feel better soon.  I am about 6 weeks out and can tell you this: IT IS WORTH ALL THE PAIN.  I feel wonderful and have not felt this good in a very long time.  Keep your spirits up it gets much much better!!! Godspeed!!!!!

Hi lulu6969, I know you feel bad, I had a hard time when I started out too.  Day 7 is my number too!!!  So hang in there, Just rest as much as possible, and walk as much as you can to releave the gas, I found that Gas-X worked really good for me too.  Remember to always contact your doctor if something is really bothering you.  I will be praying for you, and continued success on your journey.

Hang in there, Lulu! It's rough going at first but it definitely gets easier, trust me. Walk around when you can, walking helps break up that post-op gas and gets the metabolism moving again. Stick with your liquids and try to avoid having too much dairy. We can become more sensitive to lactose after a shock to the system, and WLS is definitely a shock. Are you wearing an abdominal binder? That helped me feel more confident as I walked around, and I think having the added pressure helped with the swelling/gas/discomfort. All good things will come your way, you'll see!