I feel the same way..I'm hoping to go back to work after 2wks. How are you getting all your liquids in? I am in pain and have not lost a pound. My surgery was Wednesday April 3, I gained 7lbs. Everyone says that is normal because of the gas and air in our bodies, How are you adjusting to eating and weight loss

I think everyone I have talked to has had pain on the left. I was terribly fatigued. Some doctors call it "hibernation syndrome." The body shuts down to conserve energy. You need to rest when you can. Also, avoid sick people if you can! My daughter had walking pneumonia and then I got a respiratory thing while I was recovering from surgery. My energy is still rebounding a month later from that! I am getting better. I feel good, but I'm wiped out after work. I took 6 weeks off work though, because I had the time to take.

Jackie- I went in to my first appointment and was disappointed by "just a 6 lb loss." The bari coordinator told me that at that point ANY loss is win because most patients gain fluid weight at that point. In a few weeks, you will feel like you are melting!

thanks for the encouragement

Debbie, thank you for the validation. I'm also off work for 6 weeks and I'm so glad too. It's good to know that you felt the exhaustion too. It makes sense with the "hibernation syndrome". I was so cold forever and just plain exhausted. No other word to describe it. But, honestly, over the last few days, I feel like I've turned the corner. I have more energy, I'm not nearly as cold and I feel like I'm living some again. I'm on the upswing!!!

Jackie, the weight gain is very normal. I gained in the first week too. They flood you with IV fluids in the hospital and then your body goes in to a sort of shock and holds on to everything it has as a survival mode type thing. Then when you body realizes things are ok, it starts to let it go. As far as getting your fluids in, I took a water bottle to bed with me. I woke up already a lot because I was uncomfortable, so when I woke up, I would take a sip of water. It really helped get my fluids in. I constantly have some sort of beverage at my side. I'm even able to wait the time before and after meals to drink. Remember that your shakes count for fluid too. I will tell you that I use the app MyFitnessPal that keeps track of all my fluids, proteins, and everything. It has been such a helpful tool for me. Let me know if you need ANYTHING and I'd be happy to help! Stay strong, you made a very hard decision and you're through the hardest part. You can do this!!!!