3 Weeks Post Op

[Jodi G 3]

Hi My name is Jodi. I am three weeks post op and have not felt good since surgery. Is there anyone out there who feels really fatigued to the point of fainting in the morning getting ready for work. I went to the dr last week and they get more Protein in your system. I am trying, but am having problems. Every time I think of food my stomach turns. I called the dr. again today and now I am going for blood work tomorrow to see what it could be. Just wondering if anyone has had this problem...Thank you for your time.

[Less of Leslie 90]

I was VERY tired until about 1 week ago. I am 7 weeks post op. I was napping everyday, no energy, etc. I feel ALOT better now. No more naps!! :sleep: Are you on Vitamins yet? Sometimes that helps. Especially with Iron. Definatley make Protein PRIORITY. Above anything, protesin and Water are your staples.

Hope all is well. :biggrin5:

[Jodi G 3]

Thank you for your reply. I will try Vitamins. The dr. office told me to get Vitamin B12.< /p>

[christin 54]

I get a little tired in the afternoons, but generally I feel good at 2 weeks out. I have come very close to meeting both Protein and liquid goals every day and I am sure that is helping. Do your best and I hope the B12 will help. Our bodies are in shock and need to get used to their new normal I think.

[Jodi G 3]

Thank you. Christin. What are you using for Protein. I am trying to use the Isupur. I dont really like anything I have tasted. I am also having problems with burping. Most every sip I take I burp do you have that problem? I feel like a baby, I never ever complained before in my life....I am just scared I made a wrong decision. I guess when I feel better I will think differently.

[christin 54]

I am using unjury whey Protein powder. My surgeon's office recommends it. I like the chocolate and vanilla and they also have an unflavored powder that I can mix in with my crystal light or iced tea. The unflavored powder thickens the drink slightly, but it doesn't mess up the taste. It makes it easier to stay hydrated and get in an extra 20g Protein at the same time.

I also have one greek yogurt a day. I like the Oikos vanilla and key lime pie flavors. They have about 12g protein in each yogurt.

I am also having the burping issue. I have to sip on my Protein shakes over the period of about an hour sometimes. I mixed a few strawberries in my vanilla one a few hours ago and it made it all foamy on top and that foamy stuff felt like it was in my throat! I waited for it to die down before I drank the rest.

Don't worry about complaining... this is a huge change! It is taking me awhile to get in the groove of all the Vitamins etc. too. I think it will get easier every day and we will learn more about our new sleeve and its sensations and preferences.

Hang in there!

[Jodi G 3]

Thank you again. You have been a big help. I am going to look up where I can find Unjury. Thanks again

[christin 54]

http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/reg/products.shtml

Here's the web address. You can order online.

[Vance_ 217]

Hi Jodi! Sorry you are so tired. I drink EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control Protein Drink. I got so tired of the shakes that I just couldn't drink them anymore. The EAS comes in Rich Dark chocolate, Chocolate Fudge, strawberry Cream, and others. But those are the ones I like the best. I can get them at our local Kroger grocery store, but I'm sure other stores have them. They have 17 grams o Protein and they taste like chocolate or strawberry milk with no after taste. Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes!!

[Jodi G 3]

Hi Vance

Sorry I have not gotten back to you. The reason I was having so much trouble is I was dehydrated. I went to the emergency room last Tuesday and they gave me IV. Ever since then, I have been feeling better. I actually found that Bariatric Choice has a hot chocolate I like so I have been drinking that. The hot coco has 15g of Protein each.

Thank you for your response.

Jodi

[Jodi G 3]

Hi Christin

Thanks for the website. I am going to go on it. As I told Vance, I got hydrated. I really think they sent me home from the hospital dehydrated since I have felt like that for 3 weeks. Thank god I feel like I am on the mend and beginning to feel good about my decision. Thanks again for all your help.

Jodi

[kimmy*custis 276]

I am glad you are feeling better Jodi. I have not gotten my surgery date yet...hopefully in Feb and it helps me reading all the experiences to calm my nerves. Best of luck to you.

[Jodi G 3]

Hi Kimmy*custis

Best of luck to you too. Thanks for replying.

Jodi