Depressed, disappointed, regretful...

[July23sleeved 1]

I had sleeve surgery on july 23 2013. After completing the required 6 month physican supervised diet, and research the pros and cons of the sleeve I was positive that I made the right decision.

Now 2 weeks post op I feel like it was the worst decision of my life. I'm so tired all of the time, and sooooooooooo thirsty. I've had to go to the hospital twice for iv fluids because I fell too full and nauseous that I'm not getting enough fluids, which is making getting the Protein in difficult.

My surgeon says this is just a ''bump in the road'' and prescribed me two different antinausea medications

All I want to do is lay in bed, I'm so unhappy. I would have gladly lived with the medical issues due to being overweight, than live like this.

Has anyone had similar feelings/experiences......what helped?

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Time. Give it time. I thought life sucked through week 4 but then everything turned around. You will get better!

[FishingNurse 1,211]

This is only temporary! it will all be worth it in the end!!

[Joy00 18]

It will get better give it time.

[superchica879 58]

It will get better, trust me I questioned myself...like why the hell did I do this to myself in the first month or two...dealing with nausea, headaches and serious fatigue, but before I knew it I was able to eat more foods that tastes good and wasn't so tired. You will get there...a year from now you'll be so glad u made this choice

[newat52 1,613]

You're only two weeks post op and your body is still healing. Like the above posters say, it will get better.

Hang in there, give it a few more weeks!

[Richard Foor 655]

What your going through is perfectly normal, and many people on here have gone through it, it does get easier, and then before you know it you'll be feeling better then you ever had and thinking it was the best decision you ever made. Good Luck.

[luckysmomma 407]

Time! Hang in there...it gets better! Hope you feel better soon!

[DeniseM 238]

It took me about four weeks to really feel like myself again. You also have to remember that your hormones are going crazy right now and that will affect how you are feeling. You are going to have moments when you question your decision, but you need to keep focusing on the future when you are feeling good and losing weight. This IS just a bump in the road and you will be feeling better as each day goes by. Hang in there!

[takingbackcontrol 137]

Yes, give it time, you will get there.

I am 7 weeks out and I still feel yucky on some days... Is this normal? I can tolerate eating but have low energy most days. Also struggling with diarrhea all the time, ugh.

So, can you tell me also that it will still get better in time?

[nursehr80 18]

BEEN THERE!!! Actually still there some days with the depression. I am 8 weeks post op tomorrow. The exhaustion was horrible for me and I was treated for dehydration 3 times and had one hospitalization 2 weeks ago. Today I don't need naps anymore, the nausea is better, and I can drink more. I still come no where near the Protein and liquid requirements, but each day gets better. I didn't expect the recovery I had at all and thought I was all alone. I can now say it gets better - but the hardest part - just letting yourself heal. sleep when you need to and drink what you can. There were days I just did Clear Liquids and didn't even focus on protein. I did full sugar Popsicles and regular chicken broth with soggy saltines. Those helped me the most. Whatever you do - listen to your body and don't over do it. In the long run, you will not regret this. My thoughts are with you - just know you are not alone in how you are feeling. Use your support team and if you don't have a great one - see a therapist. I have to go once a week right now - despite loving my 40 lbs gone - this is a huge transition.

[Linda 66 34]

1st day post op I was puking up blood, had to stay extra days after that because has no desire to eat or drink. Once I got home still totally out of it and actually had MAJOR head spins/dizziness. By week 3 started to have more energy and actually ate. Give it alil time. You're still brand new and nervous. Best wishes to you!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

I only had a moment of regret and realized I couldn't change anything, it was done so I worked on getting my fluids in and did have an episode of dehydration. I learned to obsess on getting my fluids in for the past 2 years. Would I Change my decision today? NO. I love my good health and skinny body. It rocks. So it will get better soon. Hang on there and think how good it will be when you feel lighter

[July23sleeved 1]

Thank You All For Your Encouragement......It Really Does Help Me Feel Like Things Will Get Better. Right Now I Think My Biggest Struggle Is Feeling Thirsty And Not Being Able To Satisfy The Thirst. I "Sip Sip Sip" As Much As Possible, But Its Really Not Satisfying, In Fact Its More Of A Tease. I've Tried Popsicles, But Really They Make Me More Thirsty. Any Ideas? Those That Are Further Out From Surgery, Have You Found That You ARe Able To Drink Enough To Quench Your Thirst, How Long Did It Take To Get To That Point? Again Thanks For All The Feedback I Really Appreciate It!

[superchica879 58]

Thank You All For Your Encouragement......It Really Does Help Me Feel Like Things Will Get Better. Right Now I Think My Biggest Struggle Is Feeling Thirsty And Not Being Able To Satisfy The Thirst. I "Sip Sip Sip" As Much As Possible' date=' But Its Really Not Satisfying, In Fact Its More Of A Tease. I've Tried Popsicles, But Really They Make Me More Thirsty. Any Ideas? Those That Are Further Out From Surgery, Have You Found That You ARe Able To Drink Enough To Quench Your Thirst, How Long Did It Take To Get To That Point? Again Thanks For All The Feedback I Really Appreciate It![/quote']

I love to suck on frozen fruit, and if its too chunky just spit it out, but it all breaks down really good! It makes my mouth cold and feels satisfied. Just a idea good luck!