Feeling really sick

[delawaregal 2]

Hi

I am 6 days post op and really sick with a throat infection. I can barely get any fluids in today. I was doing fine until yesterday. I've had a sore throat but everyone kept telling me it was from the tube. Guess not.

I have been running a fever and just feel awful. I am waiting to hear from Dr. Aceves on what antibiotic my PCP should order. The phlegm and coughing hurt and are making me nauseous. I just want to crawl in a hole

I also have edema and even though I have only been drinking lo cal Protein drinks and crystal light I have lost only 1 lb since the surgery!!! what is going on with that. I feel really discouraged and am wondering why the heck I did this. I burst into tears this morning just from feeling so sick.

Did anyone else not lose weight in the first week?

[citygal 0]

I am glad you are connecting with Dr. Aceves and it sounds like you have mild infection which combined with surgery is going to feel like kick in the pants...

One thing I will say...DON"T FOCUS ON YOUR WEIGHT....your body is swollen, retaining fluids and still has gas from the surgery. I promise you the weight will come off...I am just a little over 2 months out and have lost 40 pounds...I feel good and have good energy....you just need to focus on feeling better....the rest will follow.

Sending you good thoughts!! Hang in there!!! It WILL get better!

[eriadne 6]

Delawaregal, sorry you are ill and feeling blue. I'm sure it's 100% natural to feel down in the dumps between being sick and recovering from surgery and everything else. Don't worry about losing weight, just get to feeling better. I'm sure once you get on some antibiotics and things start clearing up, all that swelling and Fluid retention will go away and you'll see some dramatic results on the scale.

Get well soon!

[delawaregal 2]

Thank you both.

My doc is ordering liquid amoxicillin and a cough medicine with a decongestant. Hopefully I will better in a day or two

[pcindy 8]

You MUST get fluids in, especially if you have a fever. If you can't get fluids down orally, you'll need to get them in the ER via IV. If your fever gets ANY higher or you really can't get 64 oz of Fluid in (and try some Vitamin Water or gatorade- pedialyte makes popsicles), go to the ER. You are NOT a 'normal' person with a cold, but a post-operative patient with a fever. To you from a nurse, please get seen.

[mommytoethan 1]

i agree with PCindy. you dont want to get dehydrated on top of being sick. i hope you feel better soon.

[SParkle 4]

Hang in there - and don't get hung up about your weight - I gained everything I lost on my pre op diet whilst in hospital... it'll work for you, but you need to be patient. Likely your body is hanging onto everything as you're ill!

Get better soon

Kathy

[delawaregal 2]

Thanks.

I gave up on the Protein drinks for today and am sipping chamomile tea and sugar free Popsicles. I will go to the ER if it seems like I need it.

[tbarnes18 1]

My doctor said I should be peeing 1 liter of liquids a day. If I wasn't hitting that mark, then I was dehydrated and would need to come in for IV fluids. I know it might sound gross, but is there anyway to monitor your volume? Has your PCP checked your lungs for pneumonia? Not to get you more stressed, but that is a problem with any surgery, not just a sleeve.

[Papillon 7]

If it helps any your urine should be clear... if it is darker colored you are dehydrated and need more fluids.

Sorry to hear that you were hit with a double whammy. Hope you feel better quickly!

[delawaregal 2]

Urine clear.

Thanks you guys. You are all great. I was feeling y sick and overwhelmed this morning after a rough night last night.

I had been doing great until last night

[tbarnes18 1]

Glad to hear it. I seem to get better every day too.

Sleeved 6/10/10

[delawaregal 2]

I am doing much better toady. Throat still raw and still coughing but do not feel as sick. Now I know why kids love the taste of liquid amoxicillin, LOL

[mommaof4yoopers 3]

i hope you are feeling better! as soon as your body is done fighting that bug you'll be on to recovery and losing like crazy. feel better!

[Maddie 9]

Don't get discouraged about the weight. I gained 26 lbs the first week from Water weight! It came off, just hang in there. I'm glad you got some meds so you can kick this thing. As tough as it is, try to stay hydrated, especially since you have had a fever. Take care, and keep us posted.