Having A Hard Time After Surgery

[katie.brooks 10]

I am 4 days post op and not really in any pain. Just having trouble with the emotional part. Has anyone else gone through that part? I had my band taken out because it was making me sick and couldn't hold down any solids. The hardest part now with the liquid diet is getting enough Protein and enough Water. I feel so dehydrated and just want to sleep. I'm reading all these positive stories that everyone has posted and I feel like something is wrong with me because I'm not happy at all right now.is there anyone who can relrelate to this? Thank you.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Just after for me was very trying, I had a ton of emotions. It's ok. sleep, sleep, sleep - with small walks, and stay hydrated, and get in as much nutrition as you can.

Good luck! Keep us posted.

[AliveAgain 283]

The emotional part is different for everyone. Some never have it, some have it later, and some have it worse than most. But it's VERY normal and you will make it through this stage. The best advice I can offer is that "this, too, is temporary and will be over soon."

I know it's hard not to think that the way you feel now is how you will feel forever, but that is a fallacy. Your body is recovering from a major surgery, the nutrition it's receiving is drastically different as well. What it needs most if rest and hydration. Protein will happen for you when your new stomach is ready to take on more, just keep trying the best you can and every night tell yourself, "I did the best I could today, tomorrow after more rest, I will do my best again." Our diets affect our hormones as well, men and women, and that, too will regulate with a little more time. Try to distract yourself with a good movie, book, or small project at home -- or even better, go for a walk and breathe in nature! Hang in there!

[mandyMO 67]

I did the same thing on the day of my surgery and i did cry because i felt i had work so hard and then it was being took away from but then again i was very hormonal cause mother nature come a day after my surgery so it wasnt a very good time

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I was pretty "blah" for 6-8 weeks post op. I had read enough to know it was pretty common so just kinda rolled with it. For most of us, the feeling great started later....

hang in there and get your fluids in!!!!

[Jasmine7 0]

Katie,

I can totally relate to what you're going through. Had my band removed and I'm 5 days post-op. I'm feeling very much like you are. Not much physical pain but emotionally not doing so well. Lots of questions rolling around in my head. Trying to keep the negative self talk from getting to me. It's comforting to know I'm not alone. I will try to do some of the things Emfele suggests. Hopefully, that will help. Thanks.

[katie.brooks 10]

The emotional part is different for everyone. Some never have it' date=' some have it later, and some have it worse than most. But it's VERY normal and you will make it through this stage. The best advice I can offer is that "this, too, is temporary and will be over soon."

I know it's hard not to think that the way you feel now is how you will feel forever, but that is a fallacy. Your body is recovering from a major surgery, the nutrition it's receiving is drastically different as well. What it needs most if rest and hydration. Protein will happen for you when your new stomach is ready to take on more, just keep trying the best you can and every night tell yourself, "I did the best I could today, tomorrow after more rest, I will do my best again." Our diets affect our hormones as well, men and women, and that, too will regulate with a little more time. Try to distract yourself with a good movie, book, or small project at home -- or even better, go for a walk and breathe in nature! Hang in there![/quote']

Thank you. You have me ballin! I think you completely get it, and thank you for taking time to reply. Made me feel less crazy!

[divagirl78 41]

Hi. I had the revision to the sleeve on 10/31 and I too feel pretty blah and just want to sleep. I think every day gets better. You are not alone. What I am hating right now are the gas pains.

[GSU 1]

I too was sleeved in 10/30 and was very tired and sleeped a lot. I had no pain, moving helps a lot, I also have had a hard time with the Protein, getting it in. The Water was great for me esp ice chips. I've just discovered that if I mix 16oz of skim milk with a scoop of protein and teaspoon of flavor surup taste great, I wasn't doing enough liquid with the protein and that 16oz is 42gm of protein. Protein is the #1 thing your body needs to heal. I feel great. Also ky doc said if no pain still take the pain meds at night for the 1st few days so your body can rest and heal.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

4 days post op and not really in any pain. The hardest part now with the liquid diet is getting enough Protein and enough Water

Katie AKA NEWBIE

welcome to sleeveland - you are starting on a wonderful lifetime journey to health and happiness

am i correct that you have no problem keeping Water down, not vomitting??? then you must drink as much as you can, then push some more fluids

drinking is very important!!!! if you don't drink enough you might become dehydrated - causing you to go to hospital to be rehydrated via IV's.

i had to go to the hospital for that, 2 months post op - will never forget the day, 2/14/12 - VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

these early days after WLS, water/liquids are the most important, IF you can get Protein in, you are ahead of the game - but if you are unsuccessful with getting in alot of protein, for now thats ok - you will be concentrating on protein soon enough, along with the liquid - you've signed up for alot with the sleeve

good luck

[divagirl78 41]

Katie AKA NEWBIE

welcome to sleeveland - you are starting on a wonderful lifetime journey to health and happiness

am i correct that you have no problem keeping Water down' date=' not vomitting??? then you must drink as much as you can, then push some more fluids

drinking is very important!!!! if you don't drink enough you might become dehydrated - causing you to go to hospital to be rehydrated via IV's.

i had to go to the hospital for that, 2 months post op - will never forget the day, 2/14/12 - VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

these early days after WLS, water/liquids are the most important, IF you can get Protein in, you are ahead of the game - but if you are unsuccessful with getting in alot of Protein, for now thats ok - you will be concentrating on protein soon enough, along with the liquid - you've signed up for alot with the sleeve

good luck[/quote']

Thank you so much for that info. I am working on it.