day 5 postop
Last night i had 2 oz of milk magnesia and 4 oz prune juice with water and this morning had my BM (all though I have been on collese softeners it wasn't helping ) I can't believe I'm posting this discussing stuff but I know a lot of new sleevers have the same question about bm. I feel almost.no pain.. Im actually in day 6 and haven't been on any pain meds since 2nd night. I'm up and about. Made great big diner for my family and watched them eat it as I was drinking my nectar protein drink lol. ..I'm glad the surgery is in the past and my journey is a head !
I am so glad to hear you are doing so well. Congratulations on beginning your weight loss journey. Its an amazing trip!
Carol
Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385, Surgery Weight 333, Current Weight 160. At GOAL!
Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12 8-8
9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3 18-3
It's amazing how people react to this surgery in such a variety of ways. I was like you, off pain meds within 3 days, didn't even take the liquid tylenol. I was tired and rested quite a bit, but didn't get any gas pains or anything painful. I was tender on my right side so I did have to sleep on my left side for 10 days or so.
I'm 18 weeks out now and haven't had any major issues. The stool softeners kind of help..but I don't have a full on BM anymore. It's kind of here and there. I use fleet when I haven't gone in a week. Not the best solution but it clears the pipes out. The softeners actually make it harder to expel for me because it doesn't all come out at once. I think it's a thing most people experience though judging by all the constipation posts LOL
Wow, good for you! My roomate in the hospital was like you; no pain meds and very little pain. She only took liquid tylenol after the first day. I, on the other hand, was in a lot of pain the first few days. Took my roxicet like it was going out of style!
It sounds like you're doing a great job. It gets easier every single day, just like everyone here says. At least, it did for me. I wish you nothing but continued success!
