Hi,

Dont be discouraged.... Just take one day at a time. All of us have moments when we feel down or disappointed but remember its a process and your body is healing. Kuddos on the liquid intake the food will get easier to get down as you continue to heal. Stay encouraged

TD41

Please don't get discouraged...I felt the same about 4-5 days post-op I think it's coming off all the drugs they give you..major surgery is hard on the body and the brain you just had 80% of your stomach remove and depression and anxiety is part of it be good to your self it get's better day by day.I am 10 days post op and today was my best day a little cramps if I drink to fast but at 54 yrs old it's been slow going I not upset with my family the other day and I just went outside and enjoyed the sun and it helps...Good Luck!!

Funny you say that. Lots of folks seem to have a mini meltdown anywhere from 4-7 days out. Mine came day 6. Thought I was going crazy but after lurking around in this forum, found others in the same boat. After that I decided to have a pity party for one, got in jammies early, got under the heated throw and watched some mindless girlie TV and cried and sipped my water and Isopure. (which I agree is da bomb)

It's amazing what we can do so soon after surgery and if a mini meltdown is the worst, I think we are doing ok. Give yourself a break and allow yourself to feel the emotions. Tomorrow will most likely be better. :-)

Hang in there fellow March sleever!

Just a though as I drank a lot of protein drinks before surgery after lifting weights. Try mixing them with water instead of milk if you aren't already and add extra water if they are still too sweet. It helps a lot as they are sometimes too sweet for me as well. Also not sure what protein powder you have but I use Jay Robb, it is the cleanest and probably the most pure you can get in stores (there are a few others that you can only get online) and tastes good.

Thanks crossfit. I have several different brands of protein powder. I don't want to replace the milk with water, as that will lessen the amount of protein. I have been 'watering' them down by adding extra milk, and that does help some.