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One week post-sleeve op. - hmmmmmm

newmeIowa

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Well it's been quite a week. I developed some complications post-op (critically low hemoglobins and a spiked fever) so I had to have 2 units of blood and stay an extra two days. I've been home 4 days now and still feeling cruddy, but today I get to take in more protein/calories, so maybe that will help. Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) tastes awful. The liquid or chewable vitamins and meds - UGH! Broth - no thanks. Jello - gross. I'm also having the 'runs' which is depleting me more.

 

So a woman in our post-op diet class this morning asked if we'd do it again. NO, I would not do this to my body had I known I would feel this way. However, I do know that everyone who's had the surgery says that's normal to feel this way and I'll change my mind once I start feeling back to myself. I'm usually a very optimistic person, but I don't see an end to the cold sweats/shivering/aching all over/crappy feeling - not to mention my belly pain. My husband says it looks vombiefied - freaks the boys out, which is fun.

 

I see the doctor tomorrow. Maybe I'll hear that I'm doing 'well' and progressing 'normally.' Maybe he'll put me back into the hospital. I really don't know at this point.

 

What the hell was I thinking!

 

I won't attach the picture of my belly (even though I'm very tempted) because I know it's horrific and might freak some people out.



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That sounds awful.

I am 1 week post op feeling so so still abdominal pain. I was just able to eat 1 popsicle and 1 small sugar free jello is taht too much to be able to eat so soon??

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One week i think your body is still in shock. I have read it takes about a month to settle down. I am about 1 week too and can eat more, but im tired and feel nausea a lot hard to sleep sometimes. But I think its a stage. Just hang in there. What is so horrible about how your stomach looks--how many cuts did they make?

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hi, I am 6 days post op. and am having a terrible time with drinking any protein. I am ok with other fluids, but afraid of dehyration since when i drink protein it goes right thru...i am sorry you are having such a hard time. Except for this issue, I feel goo, just zero energy...We can do this

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Hi. I'm sorry you've had a rough start. I am almost 8 weeks out and I can relate to some of your experience. I was in the same mindset 2 months ago. I woke up one morning about 5-6 days out and lay in bed wondering what the hell I had done. I've since collected myself and am now celebrating my sleeve more WHILE I adjust to my new stomach, appetite, and eating pattern....everything. I thought my belly looked deformed and bruised at first. My son thought it looked "cool". It's gotten/getting better...everything. It will for you, too. Hang in there.

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