Well, I'm 11 days out and starting to feel good on a fairly consistent basis. The first week was killer, not in a pain from the surgery kind of way, but more of the understanding your new sleeved stomach and how to function during the first month while the stomach is healing. I felt super exhausted and really week. It improved a lot after adding protein and broth on the 3rd day but still really shaky. I napped whenever I felt tired, which was often. I walk every day which has been a huge help and once I started my vitamins at day 7 I really felt stronger.
I had a few rounds of stomach ache in the first days, but soon figured out that it was because I was trying to drink too much too fast and too often because I was scared of getting dehydrated. It really is small sips and when I went to protein I needed to remember that I couldn't just drink my protein shakes at the same pace as water. It helped me to visually picture a thin pencil shape instead of my old stomach size LOL. I have been struggling to get all of my water in. I'm close to 64 oz but not consistent. By the time I drink 2 protein shakes and some soup mixed with protein (I get 60 grams a day at least) my stomach is so full, I am not over stressing about it because I think it gets easier each day. Baby spoons and sippy cups were a real life saver to help me getting used to such small sips and bites.
I was worried I might never go to the 'bathroom' again, but my doc said it was normal to be a bit constipated. Well, it finally did happen and I was like I was while potty training my son.....Yay, you went to the potty, good job. I was proud and then humiliated
I still need the pain medicine, especially at night because I don't take it during the day and by 5 ot 6 I am achy and hurting. I am hoping to switch to just Tylenol by next week. My surgical incisions are almost completely healed and had no problems there but man do they itch. I have to remember not to scratch at them. Is that normal? I was also having super dry skin on my arms and legs so I lather up at night after a shower with Aquaphor and rub it in really good. My skin is so much smoother and calmer in the mornings,
My HW was 223 my SW was 219 and I weighed 202 this morning. I am so happy with my progress and my hubs was at a Board Meeting for a few days and said he says it looks like I am shrinking before his eyes when he got home last night.
Each day is much better, I feel stronger and better adjusting to being sleeved mentally and physically. It was a great decision that I wouldn't change for anything and I know months from now when I'm on solid foods and the tummy has healed, there will be no stopping me.
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