When did you feel good post op

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Thanks. How did your procedure go?

It went well, the first 3 days post op were rough. But now I feel almost normal and I am advancing my diet. I am little low on energy, but I have lost 20lbs and I am getting like 500 calories a day at this point so I can't expect to feel like I am full on energy! People are noticing I have lost weight and it is so much fun!

[Forensikchic 528]

Tammi, Check with your doc and see if you went off an all liquid diet too soon. My doc says the most common cause of problems is rushing the consistency of food. For instance, I will be on watery liquids for 3 weeks before moving to soft foods. This is supposed to give your body time to heal and prevent digestive issues and tearing of incision. My post-op instructions say that nausea is a side effect of overeating as is vomiting.

I am still on all liquids with the exception of yogurt and soft cheese. I havent eaten those today. I had a very small peice of cheese 3/4 ounce yesterday and it took me an hour to eat it.... that was at 6pm. I didnt have trouble with that. I am nauseated in the morning on an empty sleeve. I drink a little Water and then a few ounces of Decaf coffee. Didnt help. I tried the decaf because its warm. I tried to drink my Protein shake and doesnt feel very good either. I think today is just an off day or something. I havent tried any solid food yet with the exception of a tablespoon of refired Beans (special circumstance and the litte peice of cheese. I think I may be a little dehydrated.

[dallasmom4 1]

I am still on all liquids with the exception of yogurt and soft cheese. I havent eaten those today. I had a very small peice of cheese 3/4 ounce yesterday and it took me an hour to eat it.... that was at 6pm. I didnt have trouble with that. I am nauseated in the morning on an empty sleeve. I drink a little Water and then a few ounces of Decaf coffee. Didnt help. I tried the decaf because its warm. I tried to drink my Protein shake and doesnt feel very good either. I think today is just an off day or something. I havent tried any solid food yet with the exception of a tablespoon of refired Beans (special circumstance and the litte peice of cheese. I think I may be a little dehydrated.

Dehydration will absolutely cause nausea as well as light headedness. I hope you feel better soon...nothing worse than nausea. I tossed out the info from my surgical notebook just as a possiblity. Feel better!

[Forensikchic 528]

Dehydration will absolutely cause nausea as well as light headedness. I hope you feel better soon...nothing worse than nausea. I tossed out the info from my surgical notebook just as a possiblity. Feel better!

Thanks.. I really do think its the dehydration doing this.. I am trying to sip more Water now. Thanks to everyone who posted a suggestion for me. Tammi

[dallasmom4 1]

It went well, the first 3 days post op were rough. But now I feel almost normal and I am advancing my diet. I am little low on energy, but I have lost 20lbs and I am getting like 500 calories a day at this point so I can't expect to feel like I am full on energy! People are noticing I have lost weight and it is so much fun!

[dallasmom4 1]

You had your surgery last Tuesday and you've already lost 20lbs? Wow! I noticed that you said the first several days were rough. Was it pain? Nausea? Both?

[dallasmom4 1]

This week is the first one where I've felt 100% back to normal. I'm positive that it's because I finally started taking Vitamins. It's so nice to feel like myself again, I can't even express it.

You look beautiful. So glad you're feeling well.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I had very little nausea, and very little pain. I had this horrible air-trapped in my abdomen feeling. It was awful~ and I hated having a IV in. And I am a stomach sleeper and I couldn't do that until I got home. (ok, I am whining!) I really disliked the heparin injection in my stomach every 8 hours. I am a nurse and I hated the hospital. LOL Once I got home I was a new woman! I am thrilled about the 20lbs!!!

[dallasmom4 1]

I had very little nausea, and very little pain. I had this horrible air-trapped in my abdomen feeling. It was awful~ and I hated having a IV in. And I am a stomach sleeper and I couldn't do that until I got home. (ok, I am whining!) I really disliked the heparin injection in my stomach every 8 hours. I am a nurse and I hated the hospital. LOL Once I got home I was a new woman! I am thrilled about the 20lbs!!!

It all sounds reasonable to me . I have to give myself Lovenox injections for 5 days prior to surgery and I hate doing that!

[thank god 4 my sleeve 0]

I didn't have a drain. Are you getting sleeved?

my surgery was the 17th, came home on the 20th. I had my drain removed right b4 i left to go home. said the hole will close in 2-3 days.. I too am sleepy almost all the time, even now cant keep my eyes open. and i sleep horribly, my bed is an excerise its high off the floor, and getting up to go pee, is nutz, and hurts. im getting my protein/fluid down fine. but i dont think im doin it right. i try to sip on them. my stomach is sore, but the side my drain was on, that part hurts the most. im itching like nuts.. i caught myself scrating at the incision during the night. i guess ima gonna have to put socks on my hands for bedtime, b4 i scratch thru my skin. painful n scarey situation!!! i am walking and climbing stairs, but im not pushing myself.. I have not, "knock on wood" had any hunger headaches, or hunger pains! the stomach growling, noises and moving is kinda weird though, but my dr said thats because the stomach is confused and mad because of the changes. my gas is okay i guess. had 3 bm in the hospital, but only a half of 1 at home....need help on wt more i can drink.