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Hello, I am little over 7 weeks post op (May 19th). I have a hx of RA and my medications are on hold to give my immune system a holiday to allow healing post op. Still feeling fatigue on a daily basis. Emotionally I struggle with how much is from the sleeve and still not being able to get all my Protein in daily d/t nausea/vomiting. I will see my Rhem. next month pretty much to beg to be restarted on at least my po meds. Post op I required steroids for a severe rash from the surgery soap. It was so soon after the surgery and I felt so bad. They did help the rash. Currently doing ok. Still having nausea with vomiting at least every other day. Vitamins contribute to the nausea and therefore I only get 1-2 gummies down at day. I figure something has to be better than nothing. I am writing to see how others with RA are coping after their WLS emotionally>? physically>? Any suggestions, recommendations? thanks JoAnne cw 233

mostly likely your surgeon will follow the advice of your rheumatologist. Please schedule an appt with them prior to surgery. Find out approx how long before surgery they want you to stop your meds and for approx how long after. Are you on orals only?? My surgery was May 19th and I won't know until next month if okay to restart them. I wish you well with your surgery. I will be honest the fatigue is really an issue for me. But I honestly can't say how much is d/t my surgery vs. being off my RA meds. Think about post op, warm Water pool exercises are the best for me. No to very low impact. take care

I am not quite a month out and having issues with nausea/vomiting. Only on pudding consistency foods that can stay down. Unable to take any Vitamins for about 2 weeks now. I know I am healing and this is a process. But like any one there are emotions involved. Why did I have to have so many complications? Why can't I advance my diet/fluids/protein like I should be able to by now? Why did I spend almost 200 on vitamins and foods I can't tolerate !!! When I read these posts it makes me realize what I truly regret. That I needed this surgery to commit to true weight loss. My entire life of yo-yo dieting (lose 20 gain 35, lose 60 gain 80) has really affected me emotionally/physically. This surgery, my VSG, is the tool that I chose after decades of self abuse to get to a BMI of 40 pre-op. Now, was I crying in the shower last night d/t frustration YES! Will I be frustrated and pissed off some days - YES!!! As far as socialization, let them eat! I will join people out and watch them and think oh I wish! but in my mind I am thinking - I chose this, I needed this, and they support me! Looking back if I have to be honest, the food was an essential piece of the evening, something we all shared - even if I ate as much or more as the men present. I can eat a few bits of SF/FF chocolate pudding. that can be my desert. I think talking to someone is very beneficial. Also I haven't read you talking about your social support. Is someone there for you daily who supports and loves you! My Rock my everything has gotten me through this, as is my will. Easy for me to write think positive. At 5 am I was in tears after vomiting again - 3rd time in 24 hours. took a good sleep and now ate some cottage cheese and pudding! I am trying so hard to focus on the little things. It isn't all roses , and I hope and wish for you that your support and therapy helps you find a place where you accept this surgery and your healing. Best wishes to you, and in case you need it = a big hug!

Not quite one month out. Have had complications. Day 1 post op in hospital - dry heaved x4- edema to new sleeve. Needed to stay 4 extra days for hydration and not being able to take in more than 20 oz of Fluid a day. Had had issues with since - only 20-30 G Protein a day, and 30-40 oz fluids a day. Cannot tolerate any more d/t nausea/vomiting. I can count on one hand the number of days post op I have not had an episode of dry heaving/ vomiting. Also had severe skin reaction d/t surgical soap - required steroids which helped tremendously- really set me back. I was relieved to read that others in this post have some of the same issues. Would not wish them on anyone but less frustrating knowing I am not the only one. Fatigue is a issue - nap daily helps. Surgery was "textbook". Have already gone in once for an infusion of fluid. See MD tomorrow to determine (and I won't be surprised) if I need another. The one thing I am very surprised about is the chewable Vitamins - I haven't taken any in 2 weeks - immediate gastric distress. They were very expensive and I bought a 90 day supply. MD and office is aware. I go back to work in 3 weeks and my hope/goal is to be at hydration goal - work 12 hour nights will need to be hydrated! Luckily cottage cheese, puddings, and cream of tomato Soup stays down. Those are my go to. Wishing everyone an easier recovery than I had had.