Day 6 Post Op

[KCSG 38]

Yesterday was a good day...emotionally and physically.

Today started our with 80z Protein shake. I've been getting in about 6oz but really wanted that 20g of Protein today. I paid for it. I got a pretty good stomach cramp and the rest.

I should just focus on Water but having the protein yesterday made me feel much better.

Emotionally, this morning Im a little down again. Not sure why. I'm so outside my routine I think my mind needs it to recover. But my body isn't ready. I have five kids and it really stinks not being able to play with them physically. That's got me a bit down.

Two more days before I get my staples out. Large would still hurts a lot...makes it hard to sleep. But I go though 24hrs with no pain meds.

Patience is hard...just want my life back. It will come. Thanks for all the support.

PS...not really eating anything yet but doc said we can try cottage cheese at 7 days. Will try Soups and the cottage cheese. My new stomach is so small, Protein drinks completely stuff me. It's hard.

[KCSG 38]

That's 8oz shake...not 80!

[OBXgirl 21]

I am also 6 days post op KCSG. I can relate to how you are feeling. It seems I spend all my time wondering if I did the right thing (even though there's no way to go back now lol). I continue to think of long term complications and unknowns of this surgery. I mean, what if something would happen and I lose my entire stomach etc.??? Am I the only one who thinks these things? I have 2 children and want to be here for them.

[KCSG 38]

I am also 6 days post op KCSG. I can relate to how you are feeling. It seems I spend all my time wondering if I did the right thing (even though there's no way to go back now lol). I continue to think of long term complications and unknowns of this surgery. I mean' date=' what if something would happen and I lose my entire stomach etc.??? Am I the only one who thinks these things? I have 2 children and want to be here for them.[/quote']

I wouldn't worry about complications. For me, it's all focus on how this will help me live a longer happier life. Hang in there...easy to go to dark place.

[OBXgirl 21]

Thanks for your posts. Makes me feel like I'm not going at this alone....having many of the same emotional and physical feelings. Put on my worship music this morning and got my mind in a better place

[KCSG 38]

It's tough...out with my family right now and mentally hungry. Seems like it will take forever for me to actually get to eat ANYTHING again. But I know the post op recovery time ( up to 4-6 weeks) is toughest. Never thought I'd be excited about being able to have cottage cheese! That's coming soon! Crazy thing...