Feeling discouraged

[wwled 38]

I'm about a week and a half post op. Since day one, eating anything resembling food makes me nauseous. Sometimes it's so bad that not even my zofran will help. The past couple days I've been throwing up 3-4 times a day. Nothing violent, but it's this really gross, thick saliva. I used to get it when I had Lapband as well. I'm in antibiotics right now due to incision infections. Bactrim, which wrecks my stomach. I haven't pooped since two days post op, and I'm still exhausted all the time. I'm feeling really discouraged right now. I feel like I will never enjoy a normal life again.

[Revision12714 10]

My plan requires Clear liquids to two weeks, the full liquids for two weeks, then at least a week of blended/mushy foods before moving to "real" foods. Maybe if you try Clear Liquids for a few days, it will be easier on your stomach and give it a little more time to heal....you mentioned the problem being when you eat anything "resembling" real food." Your body may not be ready for that yet.

To be on the safe side, you might want to call your surgeons office and talk to them about the problems you are experiencing.

[JillC878 59]

Chin up! It will get better. I am 4 wks post-op on Monday and I do still fee discouraged at times, but things are getting better everyday. I too had an infected incision and was on Bactrim and Levaquin for almost 2 wks. (I feel your pain) also I had a BM on the Friday after my surgery and, even with many laxatives, magnesium citrate, and stool softeners, I didn't go again till week 3. I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. It will get better. I hope you have some good support at home. Maybe you should talk to your surgeon about the nausea. You need to get something to stay down (I would think).

If you want to vent, I am here.

[wwled 38]

Thanks for the responses my support system was less than stellar. My best friends didn't understand why I couldn't go out to eat with them. They just kept asking when things would be normal again, when we could go pig out. They didn't understand that things wouldn't ever be "normal" again. So I made the decision to move back home with my parents tonight. They're incredibly supportive.

On a good note, I'm down 14 since surgery. It makes the suffering that much easier. I've just decided to stick with boost and broth. The nausea is already better. It was also a result of my acid reflux. I feel much better already I have a follow up appointment tomorrow, and we will see if everything is like it's supposed to be

[btlombardo68 15]

What is boost?

[wwled 38]

What is boost?

it's a nutritional drink that has Protein and Vitamins in it. The one I drink has 15g of protein per 8oz bottle.