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I'm 11 days post-op and I've been nothing but short of miserable since coming home. Yesterday I discovered an abscess at my incision site so off to ER I went. That was a 5 HR ordeal because the local surgeon had to obtain permission to open it up because I had my initial bypass at another hospital 1.5 hrs away. Long story short it was finally cut open and drained then packed.

I'm still in pain but not as much. My gastric bypass journey has been a rocky one, one I'm starting to wonder if it was even worth it with all the trouble I've had as a result.

Sigh... I know its nor reversible and ill Just have to continue but its all been so emotionally and physically draining...

Need reassurance at this point because I'm feeling so down right now!

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I'm 11 days post-op and I've been nothing but short of miserable since coming home. Yesterday I discovered an abscess at my incision site so off to ER I went. That was a 5 HR ordeal because the local surgeon had to obtain permission to open it up because I had my initial bypass at another hospital 1.5 hrs away. Long story short it was finally cut open and drained then packed. I'm still in pain but not as much. My gastric bypass journey has been a rocky one, one I'm starting to wonder if it was even worth it with all the trouble I've had as a result. Sigh... I know its nor reversible and ill Just have to continue but its all been so emotionally and physically draining... Need reassurance at this point because I'm feeling so down right now!

So sorry to hear that you are having a rough time. It is an emotionally and physically draining journey. I'm 6 weeks out and have had my moments of regrets. We all probably do. It will get better! Take care of yourself. : )

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I'm sorry to hear that you have developed an infection. The incision area(s) can be difficult

without an infection, I can't imagine having to deal with the pain of an abscess too.

The first few weeks are difficult, especially if you did not have any physical discomfort due to being

overweight. I had sharp pain at my incision areas for a full three weeks. Although I was given

liquid pain medication, which took the edge off, every time I moved I was miserable. In addition,I couldn't drink the amount of Water I was instructed to drink and getting in the recommended

daily Protein grams was impossible. Trust me when I tell you that it gets better each day. Take it easy and allow your body to heal, you just had major surgery and your body is adjusting to

many changes. I am three months post-op and have felt great after I crossed the first three week

hurdle. As soon as you get some strength back and see the results on the scale and the advantage

of carrying around less weight you will discover that the surgery was worth it. Physical pain and

discomfort can play with your emotions in a very negative way, rise above it and invision yourself

healthier, thinner and living your new life to its fulllest. Your decision was the best thing

you have done for yourself, your family and your friends. Congratulations on a healthier, happier

you.

Edited by Kay P

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