Meghabyte

Just had my sleeve 4 days ago. I feel terrible, having trouble getting water and protein down. I'm averaging 45 ounces of water and maybe 10 grams of protein per day. Im probably just being a baby but I almost wish I hadn't had it. It's hard doing this by yourself. I know it will be better in a few weeks, I'm just having difficulty adjusting. And sleeping.

I'm so excited I went in for my two weeks post op and have lost 20 pounds!! I went from 317 the day of surgery to exactly 297!!!! I wanted to scream I was so happy! I know it's a small step on a long journey but I am so excited to be under 300! And I can have puréed foods finally!! Such a good day I just had to share!! Hope everyone is doing well!!

First of all, I am sorry for the probably long rant about to happen. So I'm having some issues about the after care I am receiving from my surgeons office (AND the hospital I went to). I'm not sure if these happened to others and would love your feedback. So first off, I had my surgery exactly two weeks ago. The bariatric place I went to (I won't name names at this time) were amazing for the 6 months leading up to my surgery. Always answering questions and keeping up closely with my process. After my surgery, everything changed. The hospital experience was fantastic but I soon as I went home I had problems. Three two days after being home I got very bad diarrhea and tried to contact them. They closed early that day so I called both locations triages and left messages. I was worried that if no one called then I would have to go to the emergency room that weekend. I was unaware that my mother called as well (she was really scared). I get a call back from my surgeon saying that I can't call that much. That if I keep calling to cry wolf I wouldn't get the care I needed. That 3 times in an hour was excessive (two from me, one from my mother) and that he had other people to take care of. He then told me I was fine and to call back on Monday if I was still feeling bad. He said you can always call out number because there is a nurse on call 24/7. This was something I was NEVER informed about. It wasn't just what he said that made me upset, but his angry tone as well. He knows I suffer from anxiety and agoraphobia and was worried. I also suffer from depression and PTSD. I literally cried for two days with no sleep. I didn't trust them anymore. Any weird pains I had or sickness I would not report. I do not trust him anymore. I also never received another call from him to check to see if I had gotten better. Furthermore, I only received my first follow up call TODAY. It was from the bariatric coordinator with the hospital. It was maybe a five minute conversation about fluids and Protein. I feel like they, and the hospital, should have called a few days after to check up. Am I crazy? This transformation ( at least for me) was half physical half psychological. I feel like they didn't address any of it. What were your experiences with your doctor after surgery?

It just seems weird that when I had my EGD where they put the scope down to my stomach, I got a phone call from the hospital about my stay the day after. They wanted to know all about my experience and if I had any complications when coming home. This was major surgery. I got nothing. I know it isn't a Mental Health facility but I do feel there should be some compassion for following up on a major life event. I would just hate for someone else to feel as worthless as I feel.

This makes me feel better that I am not being too over dramatic. I have my two week post op tomorrow and I think I will talk to them about it. I just feel was easily dismissed.

You took notes, but no one asked about what follow up care would be like? I agree with @ladycook9713 at your next f/u appointment someone needs to ask at what intervals you will be seen and what the process is for after hours emergent care. My practice also has an email/electronic system. I am mailed copies of all my test results an bloodwork. I spent most of yesterday emailing back and forth with the NP because my Vitamin D level remains low despite taking supplements. We have an email/message system as well and I was not getting anything from them.

My surgeon told me it was not common for me to have diarrhea. He told me there are two important things you need to know about when you go home : stay hydrated, and also that you will be very constipated. So naturally when the opposite happened I called. No one answered. I also think it was unprofessional for him to say " If you cry wolf no one will call you back, I mean someone will eventually but you won't get good care." It also hurts that you would call it mundane. This is my only body. My only life. Taking care of it is important to me. It's scary when things are happening that you don't understand and you get yelled at for asking questions. I understand that I should have been more informed about aftercare. They told me I would be in little to no pain and be fine when I got home. I just figured I would have to go to the hospital if anything urgent happened. I just don't feel like anyone takes mental health into consideration. Like it's a joke. I'm on medication and go to to a therapist. I do think though that a bariatric team of nurses, PA's, my personal liaison, nutritionalists, exercise coaches, etc. should have shown more care after the fact.

Yeah I never got a call the day after. I got my first call today.

I took notes as well and asked any questions I could think of at each appointment. I also went to a support group and a pre-op class bringing someone with me each time who also took notes. I am seeing a therapist at the moment but I also felt like they should have addressed my care better. Not say they wouldn't take care of me if I kept calling. They kept up with me on a regular basis before but not now. I also talked with someone I graduated with (who went to the same place) and she said the first two weeks were psychologically bad for her as well. Luckily she had a big support group at home. So I feel like I can't be the only one in this. And shouldn't both aspects be important?

I just had my surgery last Tuesday and I'm on a liquid diet too! I was crazy depressed for the first few days but I feel a ton better now! It takes different times for different people! I also noticed a change when I cut my antidepressants in half. It really helped! Just make sure you take to your doctor first! Stay strong! You are COURAGEOUS!

I am 5 days post op and I noticed last night that my right thigh is hurting. It's practically numb on top put I can feel pressure when I rub it but not necessarily the sensation of touch. Every time I sleep I wake up and hour later with terrible pain in that part of my leg (not on top but inside). I try to move it around but this doesn't always help. I'm not getting any sleep and I'm worried something went wrong. I've also been walking for 10mins 6 times a day but it is still hurting. Has this happened to any of you guys?

My surgeon wants me to have between 48-60 ounces of water a day and 60g of protein. Although I can't stomach that much protein I do about 25g per day. Now I drink 40 ounces a day of plain water and 8 ounces of water in my protein shake. Would that count as 48 altogether? I know this is probably nitpicking but it's hard getting down all of that! Thanks guys!

Thank goodness! I feel so much better!! ????

Thanks guys. I think my hormones are all over the place. Battling depression doesn't help either. Someone had told me about zero carb ISOPURE? It's more of a water consistency and may be easier for me to keep down. Since it's mostly water could it go towards my liquid intake as well?