randim

Hi everyone, I had surgery 12/1(tuesday) and thought I was lucky the first couple days...no gas pain, I could sleep on my side...thought it was great!! Now today and yesterday have been a nightmare!!! I haven't been able to drink much, feel nausea/hunger/full/pressure, not much of an appetite even thou i'm hungry. I've been eating pureed foods as i'm allowed and drinking a protein shake daily. Yesterday I couldn't even drink my shake, had mashed potatoes and pudding. Today was yogurt and pureed chili. I haven't been able to drink a liter today!!! I haven't taken any pain meds for 3 days or so..i'm just still a little sore at the sites. So of couse today, being dehydrated and feeling miserable, I question myself--WHY have I done this to myself!!! I know I want it and don't regret it, just want to know if this is normal?!?!? When I walk around my stomach just gurgles around. I made the mistake of taking a laxative last night and felt it all day today :thumbup: beginning to wonder if that has something to do with it!!! Anyway if your still reading, I appreciate it. I def. need some support right now!!! I know this is just the beginning of the journey and hoping it gets better. If you have any ideas or tips that can help this "sick" feeling please let me know... Thanks Randi:confused:

Thanks everyone!!! My post op diet is clear liq for days 1-4..then pureed foods..soups jello pudding mashed potatoes for 5-11. I am goign to start liquids again today and hopefully that will help with the dehydration and make me fill a little better. Next app is friday...Think I've lost around 15 pounds and it hasn't even been a complete week yet!!! I appreciate the support!! THANX

Hi, I am not totally new to the site, just decided to finally do my profile. So I will have surgery 12/1/09 and was given a week notice of my date...which I am THANKFUL I get to have it this yr (ins). So I am 21 yrs old and have been overweight since I was 10. I'm really for a new lifestyle, the challenge, and the outcome!!! I am super thrilled to start this journey and the countdown is on!!!!:thumbup: