Post surgical emotional mess!

shanda7182 · September 22, 2009

Hey Shanda,
Congrats on being 1 week out! How are you feeling?

Feeling pretty good, still getting use to sipping, etc. I have lost some weight but I am not ready to update that ticker yet, will update at the 2 week mark. Otherwise, physically, im feeling well, virtually no pain, still some slight gas pain, still walking. Today I will be going to the gym for the first time, so we will see how I feel after the gym.

I am trying to get my Protein and Water intake in daily, which is a struggle.

Thank You for asking how im doing.

Oregon Rose · September 23, 2009

Hi Shanda-

Congratulations on your surgery.

I think people generally tend to be more grouchy when they aren't feeling well (such as after surgery.) Then there is the whole female hormone :crying:thing which men will never understand.

You remember how your clotting times got whacked out before surgery while you were pre-dieting? Then you had shots to correct it. Now you've had anesthesia, surgery, other medications for pain, etc. In addition, you are not consuming the same number of calories as you did before. Your carbohydrate, fat, and Protein intake has all been altered. All of that has got to have an effect on your female hormones. Give your body some time to adjust to the shock its been through. All of this will pass.

My very best,

shanda7182 · September 23, 2009

Hi Shanda-
Congratulations on your surgery.

I think people generally tend to be more grouchy when they aren't feeling well (such as after surgery.) Then there is the whole female hormone :crying:thing which men will never understand.

You remember how your clotting times got whacked out before surgery while you were pre-dieting? Then you had shots to correct it. Now you've had anesthesia, surgery, other medications for pain, etc. In addition, you are not consuming the same number of calories as you did before. Your carbohydrate, fat, and Protein intake has all been altered. All of that has got to have an effect on your female hormones. Give your body some time to adjust to the shock its been through. All of this will pass.

My very best,

Thanks. Im sure you are correct. It is really weird how the whole shabang just makes you cranky, irritable and just plain mean sometimes. LOL

It is getting much better and I am making more of an effort to check myself as I realize that I have gone through alot. So for now....I will try to tone down the drama queen. :svengo:

Oregon Rose · September 25, 2009

Hi Shanda-

Be sure to give yourself some time. I'm almost one month out, and I still don't feel anywhere back to 'normal."

The first two weeks I felt out of sorts because of the drastic dietary changes, but I seem to have adjusted to the new diet and feel just fine.

I'm still feeling fatigued (but it gets better day by day.)

I am much more lactose intolerant than before. I was doing better for about 5 days. Then I forgot and drank some Premier Protein. I had two days of running back and forth to the bathroom.

My two lowest incisions are still sensitive so I don't want anything tight around my waist.

I'm sleeping more. I still feel a little nauseated if I drink a little too much Water at a time.

Its just going to take time. BUT, I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS!!! And that's why I had the surgery. I want my health back, and I'm taking it back!

Best wishes,

shanda7182 · September 25, 2009

Hi Shanda-
Be sure to give yourself some time. I'm almost one month out, and I still don't feel anywhere back to 'normal."

The first two weeks I felt out of sorts because of the drastic dietary changes, but I seem to have adjusted to the new diet and feel just fine.

I'm still feeling fatigued (but it gets better day by day.)

I am much more lactose intolerant than before. I was doing better for about 5 days. Then I forgot and drank some Premier Protein. I had two days of running back and forth to the bathroom.

My two lowest incisions are still sensitive so I don't want anything tight around my waist.

I'm sleeping more. I still feel a little nauseated if I drink a little too much Water at a time.

Its just going to take time. BUT, I'M REALLY HAPPY WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS!!! And that's why I had the surgery. I want my health back, and I'm taking it back!

Best wishes,

Wow. your weight loss has been great in such short amt of time. I just cannot wait to see 30lbs down!:cool: I know I will get there, Im working out like crazy and making sure to get my Protein and Water, I am trying to work this sleeve the best way I know how!