1 Week Post Op..need Help:(

[Lolipop86 9]

hey guys,

Exactly one week ago toady I was in my hopital bed recovering from my Lap RNY. but I am having trouble. I am sooo emotional I have started to get the "y" questions stuck in my head. On tueday when I did my 5 day post-op check I was happy I was done another 12 lbs since the day of surgery. I was started on the full liquids for 3 days. Tomorrow I start the pureed. I however have been having cream of wheat, yogurt, jell-o, Water, milk, shakes, but everytime I try to eat something I get horrible stomach cramps. I can literally feel the food going down and the pain travels from in the form of an S starting on my left side then middle, then right...etc.

My husband went back to work Tuesday, I am home alone since we have no kids or pets. I get so depressed. I feel really down and you can say lazy. I kinda slept in, didnt wanna get up at all. MY pain is getting better i usually dont have to take meds at all during the day. I end up taking it at night right before bed. I have kinda started on a pureed diet today. I pureed eggs today for lunch i tried a little however immediately got a stomach ache followed by cramps and with in minutes sent me to the BR. My husband called me on his break today and I was crying.

I kept saying I hate this, I shoudnt have done this, I cant eat anything, why, why why......i do know that in the future I probably wont feel like this but its depressing now. I see food commercials all day and i kow I cant have the same portions as before but I am seriously hunger. I keep asking WHy.....

COuld someone please tell me if they also felt this way>???? what helps??????

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I'm going on 4 weeks. I can't keep food down at all except crackers. I wish I can tell you something good but I feel the sameway except the crying. I know it will get better but I hope soon.

[Lolipop86 9]

today was the first day I actually cried. Im usually pretty positive and in a very good mood. What were some of the pureed foods that you have done? any ideas? are you back to reg. foods? I have an appt on jul 17 and i beleive they will give me the ok to start eating mashed-solid foods and obviously limit my portions.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Lolipop...the meds they use to knock you out do some nasty things and hormones all change etc because of it as well. It's definitely not uncommon for folks to feel weepy or depressed after surgery. It will get better. Do yourself a favor and go for a short walk, grab a informational book about bypass surgery if you haven't read one yet and get lots more information. All the info we can get helps us with the process all along the way. I highly recommend Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. My bariatric group recommended it and it's been very helpful and has some great ideas for each stage of eating.

As far as the pain, I highly suggest calling your surgeon's office and let them know. NO harm in it but, if something is wrong you'll know right away. I think it's your stomach getting used to having food again after it's gone through something very tramatic but, better safe to call your doc.

Also...are you chewing really well. Although puree'd it should be ok however, are you taking in too much? Drinking while eating? taking small enough bites or spoonfuls? Just a few suggestions. WE're all different and have different things that happen to us but, just a thought.

I hope the pain goes away for you. You are right......it's all going to get better!

[mrsallenrn 39]

It will get better! The 1st two weeks are the worst! I regretted my decision for rny every day. Now I'm 56 lbs down and so thankful. Just know this too shall pass!

[Beachbum 70]

I'm also one week post op. liquids that are working for me are sugar free carnation instant Breakfast, diet snake, crystal light, skim milk, chocolate Protein Shakes, chicken broth. pureed food - favorite us fat free refried Beans with low fat cheddar melted in it. I thin out the beans with chicken broth. I know it sounds nasty but it is 7 grams of Protein in 2 oz and tastes like a dip. Fat free/sugar free yogurt and small curd cottage cheese are also staples in my diet. I hope that gives you some ideas and I hope you are feeling better very soon - prayers and hugs

[Lolipop86 9]

Lolipop...the meds they use to knock you out do some nasty things and hormones all change etc because of it as well. It's definitely not uncommon for folks to feel weepy or depressed after surgery. It will get better. Do yourself a favor and go for a short walk, grab a informational book about bypass surgery if you haven't read one yet and get lots more information. All the info we can get helps us with the process all along the way. I highly recommend Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. My bariatric group recommended it and it's been very helpful and has some great ideas for each stage of eating.

As far as the pain, I highly suggest calling your surgeon's office and let them know. NO harm in it but, if something is wrong you'll know right away. I think it's your stomach getting used to having food again after it's gone through something very tramatic but, better safe to call your doc.

Also...are you chewing really well. Although puree'd it should be ok however, are you taking in too much? Drinking while eating? taking small enough bites or spoonfuls? Just a few suggestions. WE're all different and have different things that happen to us but, just a thought.

I hope the pain goes away for you. You are right......it's all going to get better!

thank you so much for your warming advice. I know its only the first week and i have still lots to learn along the way. Im not sure why i felt like this today but i am planning on joining a gym tomorrow. I for one dont like being indoors a lot. it depresses me. I actually miss work or even going out to the stores and window shopping. hope u get approved and once again thank you!

[Lolipop86 9]

It will get better! The 1st two weeks are the worst! I regretted my decision for rny every day. Now I'm 56 lbs down and so thankful. Just know this too shall pass!

that is exactly how i feel now. I know that as the weeks come along and the #'s start dropping I will be happy!!! its about taking baby steps and adjusting to them. THanks and congrats on ur 56 lbs lost!!!!! how far are u post op???

[Lolipop86 9]

I'm also one week post op. Liquids that are working for me are sugar free carnation instant Breakfast, diet snake, crystal light, skim milk, chocolate Protein Shakes, chicken broth. pureed food - favorite us fat free refried Beans with low fat cheddar melted in it. I thin out the beans with chicken broth. I know it sounds nasty but it is 7 grams of Protein in 2 oz and tastes like a dip. Fat free/sugar free yogurt and small curd cottage cheese are also staples in my diet. I hope that gives you some ideas and I hope you are feeling better very soon - prayers and hugs

I am actually looking foward to the beans! I love them! I also like avocado so even making a small batch of guacamole and pureeing chicken on the side sounds delicious. I know it wont look so appetizing but I gotta do it. I also like tuna, how about the devils meat that comes in a tiny can... is that pureed enough you think> just a thought.... I like my veggies too like sauteed mushrooms with tomatoe, zuchinni and cheddar. any other ideas or recipies you can think of? thanks!

[mrsallenrn 39]

that is exactly how i feel now. I know that as the weeks come along and the #'s start dropping I will be happy!!! its about taking baby steps and adjusting to them. THanks and congrats on ur 56 lbs lost!!!!! how far are u post op???

I lost 16 lbs before surgery. My surgery was 5/2/2012. I've lost just shy of 40lbs since surgery!

[BBdoodle 483]

The feeling you are having now will pass. I to had ups and downs, I am 10 wks post op. Get up and out and do positive things to get motivated.

[joanna 21]

I am also 1 week out today i go today to get weighed and for my 1 week check up I joined a gym last nite I hope that helps me drop weight also and make me fell better about my self . I also said to myself y did I do this I see my family eatting eatting and I want pizza soooooo bad but I know I can't. I hope they give me some good food I can eat next week lol

[lovelygirl01 61]

Hi there! I am a wk and a few days post op. feling the exact same way. I did loose 12lbs, but for the past 3 days, my weight is not going down!!! I'm not sure what to do... Only makes feeling depressed worse!!!!

How are you doing???

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I am also 1 week out today i go today to get weighed and for my 1 week check up I joined a gym last nite I hope that helps me drop weight also and make me fell better about my self . I also said to myself y did I do this I see my family eatting eatting and I want pizza soooooo bad but I know I can't. I hope they give me some good food I can eat next week lol

It will hurt your pouch. No teal food till after 4 weeks. The most you will eat is like 4 bites I'd your pouch alouds it.

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

Hi there! I am a wk and a few days post op. feling the exact same way. I did loose 12lbs' date=' but for the past 3 days, my weight is not going down!!! I'm not sure what to do... Only makes feeling depressed worse!!!!

How are you doing???[/quote']

No worries... My weight froze then I lost mite pounds then I imagine.