02/21/2012

Any advise would help. I go walking around shopping and sales ladies tell me how tired I look & ask me If I had a long day? My day wasnt long I just feel so tired. I uped my protein today & make sure I stay hydrated. I take my vitamins & B12 - maybe I need some iron? Seems like no one will admit that its not normal to starve your self the first 3weeks &take liquids only at least I havent read any post saying so. I just hope I'm able to get some kind of food down when I am able to eat for Easter. I was self pay so I kinda have to figure some things out by researching so myself.

Its been two weeks but feels like two months! I am tired all the time. My chest hurts on left side under my breast. Mostly I miss eating. I am doing as told by my Dr. but I didnt think I would feel hungry. I just want to eat something good. Its like there is nothing for me to do since I cant cook for my family and eat with them. I lost 21lbs so far but its not making me too happy since I'm hungry. I'm 5'7 38yrs preop 241lbs now 221lbs.When will I get energy again? I'm tired of being tired. I do 60g protein twice daily vitamins & b12 only lacking total liquids. May get in 40 oz day+-. I had a baby spoon full of home baked beans & my chest hurt for 2days real bad. So now I'm scared to go onto the mushies. My mushies start on March 13th. Tried liquid yogurt but had reaction to the lactose. I eat when Im depressed but now I cant. I dont feel like Im getting enough nutrients from just liquids. I almost fainted yesterday morning. When will I feel like myself again emotionally?What are blended soups? Is it like a can of campbells chicken noodle blended in the blender?I still only have broth.I cheated before my surgery my Dr.wasnt very happy about it and told me that after he stapled me & went back in to check for leaks he saw some food in my staple line so in turn he said I will heal slowly & may have leak easier. So now Im afraid that every time I may drink to fast the left chest pain is a leak? I really thought the tablespoon of baked beans was killing me!Im suppose to start eating by easter I feel so deprived I pray I dont bust my staples or throw up on the easter dinner table from being so lustful after food.When can I eat? When will I feel better?When will I be able to enjoy food again?When will I feel normal? Is the growling in my stomach hunger pains or gas ?I just want to eat something in my mind I guess since my tummy feels full. No I dont regret my surgery but man am I hungry

Thank you both for the kind words. I'm dealing with it the best way I can - by following my Dr's orders and giving it time. I just am a bizzy body but now I dont have energy to do much but walk & make sure I get the fluids in.

My Dr. says that being hypo doesnt cause weight gain. Im hypo so I know different. I hope my thyroid gets better as I loose weight.I have felt some changes in my gland since my surgery two weeks ago. After another month Im going to have my levels checked and meds adjusted as needed. Id love to be off synthroid! Didnt know that weight loss could cure hypo?