When Will I Feel Better

[pebbles99 10]

I had my surgery on Monday. It is now Thursday and my stomach grumbles, I feel like I will throw up, but don't and I am very tired. Doctor's office says this is normal. When will I feel better?

[SunnyCox 245]

Are you still on Clear Liquids? I got a real bump in energy when I started drinking shakes.< /p>

[AliveAgain 283]

Give it a week, you'll feel about 30% better. At the end of two weeks, you'll be another 30%. That last bit will take the next 2-4 weeks. What you're feeling is normal. Keep sipping fluids, walk when you can, sleep when you need it, and you'll get there. I agree with SunnyCox, Protein Shakes may feel like a struggle to get down right now, but they will give you more energy, help you heal faster, and get you over this hump sooner. Good luck!

[his2my2our4 120]

Every day will be better than the last. Listen to your body and rest when you need to. Drint lots and walk lots. It WILL get better!! Hang in there !!

[Gene1970 179]

I had the same feelings around day 3 post op... By the end of week 2 they were almost completely gone. Every day WILL get much better.

[pebbles99 10]

Thanks everyone. My doctor never said anything about Protein Drinks for the first 2 weeks, only clear fluids. I will have to double check.

[MamaJaa 1]

Yes, get as much rest as your body asks for. Just because the Drs and insurance companies rush you out of the hospital does not mean you should be back to being superwoman the next day. I'm 6 weeks post op and some days are still hard, some days I don't want to eat, I'm lazy to deal with the pain. The tiredness will go away in a few weeks. Protein and Vitamins will help. Just take it easy

[marie110 33]

everything your feeling is normal and will get better stick to the liquid diet rest and just allow yourself to recover you had major surgery your body needs to adjust its missing its tummy lol keep hydraded very very important im week 4 and feel much much better!!