How long till you felt human

[pjknitts 47]

I feel like a zombie right now and my hair looks like a rats nest how long did it take you to feel human again?

[Ballermom 803]

I can't say exact because each person is different. But each each week is different. I was shopping at 1 1/2 weeks with whatever energy I had. I so would keep in touch with your Nut if i were you, in this case because I found out That i needed Vitamin B 12 and a mutil and Calcium. Any time I skip Protein and protein shakes to this day I'm weak even at 5 1/2 months out

Good luck

[LyndseyD 106]

for me it was about 3 weeks out. I did have a setback at 10 days I was re-admitted for pancreatitis, but they were never sure if it was surgery related.

After week three I kinda felt like a person again. Also, I could join my family for dinner at the table (we're big on eating as a family so being left out of that was hard) and eat some things at that point.

[cindymg 629]

My first couple of weeks were spent going from my bed to my couch. I had to make myself shower and get out of the house every day even if it was to just wander around the drugstore, because I knew it was important to move everyday.

At week 3 I tried to take a walk and thought I was going to have to call a cab to take me home. But after that walk, the tide turned and I started feeling human again. When I started on soft foods at the end of week 3, then I had more energy.

At about a month post-op I felt fabulous. And still do at 3 months.

Just keep moving and drinking. It will get better,

[missyjoy2078 381]

About 3 weeks

[daadelishopeful 64]

For me, it has been a bit longer. I had a few setbacks, but now 7 weeks post op, I am beginning to feel like a human being again. Energy level is getting better and less nausea. It is different for everyone, but I have found that it is just a process and we just have to do our best to follow the rules and know that it does get better. Unfortunately, there is no specific "feel better" date. That would have been so nice. Best of luck...hang in there.

[dudesmom 12]

I am 7 days post op and already back to work. I feel full of energy and ready to go all the time. Just cant get fluids in like I want to.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I feel like a zombie right now and my hair looks like a rats nest how long did it take you to feel human again?

I had surgery on a Tuesday, I could have gone back to work the following Monday. I was on the treadmill at the gym a week after the day.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

My Mom passed away unexpectedly a week after surgery, and then I had complications, so for me it was a process.

It sounds odd but I just put one foot in front of the other for a very long time, and I am not entirely sure when that changed. It was gradual and some days were better than others.

It's a journey! Be kind to your body - brush your hair and take a shower just a tad bit colder than you want...breath deep and be ok with how you feel.

[TwinsMama 483]

It took me about 7 weeks to feel normal. I was out of work for a month and even when I went back, I still wasn't myself.

Everyone is so different.

[SeaGirl 193]

I could have gone back to work this week. Loads of energy, little if any pain. Gonna clean my house and pack fir a weekend camping trip today. That's more than I ever wanted to do pre-op.

Feeling rough will pass. I had my surgery on Tuesday, started really feeling more normal on Saturday.

[pjknitts 47]

I'm trying to be out of bed as much as possible I'm not getting enough Water my tongue is all white. Hoping today is better

[Leleboo 104]

I felt pretty much back to normal by 3 weeks you know except for the eating part.