wish I never did it

[Quiana 9]

Well this has been the worst 5 weeks of my life I received the sleeve on February the 11th 2014 I have been nauseous since I woke up was it made it back into the hospital on the 13th of March unable to keep solids or liquids down being discharged today going home back on a liquid diet so far not looking good for me

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

All I can say is some sail through this and some have minimal issues and others well they get a truck load of trouble. Best thing to do is look at the possible positive outcome in the near future.

You are your own advocate and control how you deal with the downs that you have and are experiencing...By staying positive and reminding yourself that this is temporary you can get through any problem.

It is 50% attitude and 50% the cure...I know you don't see it right now but I believe that you will see things a lot better once the weight starts rolling off and you can see the differences...

You can do this.....And later when it is over you can encourage others when they are down from complications...

[Seela 1,187]

I'm so sorry that you're struggling. There are many on here who have had many complications, especially early on and they go on to be thrilled. I sincerely hope that you turn a corner and start to recover. Check out rjs/beginning. .. she's much farther out than you are and she is an incredible inspiration. My prayers are with you

[Seela 1,187]

All I can say is some sail through this and some have minimal issues and others well they get a truck load of trouble. Best thing to do is look at the possible positive outcome in the near future.

You are your own advocate and control how you deal with the downs that you have and are experiencing...By staying positive and reminding yourself that this is temporary you can get through any problem.

It is 50% attitude and 50% the cure...I know you don't see it right now but I believe that you will see things a lot better once the weight starts rolling off and you can see the differences...

You can do this.....And later when it is over you can encourage others when they are down from complications...

Lol.. we must have been posting at the same time

[alwaysonadiet 47]

It's been so difficult for me too. People say its so easy no pain no gas feel great up walking exercising so happy!! Well that's not the case for everybody. I've been struggling. I'm still struggling I wish I didn't do this, I say this to myself all the time. People say they are not hungry. Well I'm hungry all the time and everything hurts on the way down even Water. I also ended up in the ER. People tell me this is the hardest part it will get better. It's not really getting better!! Maybe we just have to wait 6 months to a year to get as close to normal as we can. I don't know. The only thing that even remotely makes me happy is the scale, but now at 3 weeks it has stopped. So there's no happiness about anything now. I know where you are coming from I think this sux! Bigtime! I only want to sleep and stay in bed and never get up.

[carstanger 346]

Well this has been the worst 5 weeks of my life I received the sleeve on February the 11th 2014 I have been nauseous since I woke up was it made it back into the hospital on the 13th of March unable to keep solids or liquids down being discharged today going home back on a liquid diet so far not looking good for me

good luck!! Hopefully things start going well for you!!

[Seela 1,187]

It's been so difficult for me too. People say its so easy no pain no gas feel great up walking exercising so happy!! Well that's not the case for everybody. I've been struggling. I'm still struggling I wish I didn't do this, I say this to myself all the time. People say they are not hungry. Well I'm hungry all the time and everything hurts on the way down even Water. I also ended up in the ER. People tell me this is the hardest part it will get better. It's not really getting better!! Maybe we just have to wait 6 months to a year to get as close to normal as we can. I don't know. The only thing that even remotely makes me happy is the scale, but now at 3 weeks it has stopped. So there's no happiness about anything now. I know where you are coming from I think this sux! Bigtime! I only want to sleep and stay in bed and never get up.

If I read your post right you are 3 weeks out? I think my recovery was pretty text book and at three weeks out, even though I was back to work, I was incredibly week, dehydrated, sore, grumpy and the weight wasn't coming off like I thought it would. In the days following surgery I felt improvement hour by hour, then week by week. It wasn't until I hit about 2months that I started to feel almost normal again. You'll get there.

[TxCalico 69]

Hang in there, girl! The first few weeks are the hardest, and everyone's body reacts differently - plus it's common to have a stall about three weeks out! Remember, you've had major surgery and it will take time for your body to adjust, but things WILL continue to improve!

I remember being able to feel food and Water get to my stomach, and it felt strange and uncomfortable (luckily not painful). That passed eventually and now at five months I no longer notice it. Your time will come.

Be patient with yourself, don't rush the progression of foods, and try to stay positive. Your own attitude can speed up or slow down your healing process, so concentrate on whatever good things you can!

Sounds like you may be dealing with some depression, so talk to your doctor about it, too, and get outside for a little walk every day. It'll do you good, physically and mentally. Wishing you the very best.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

RJ is an awesome inspiration to anyone having more than their share of aggravating complications. She was a complication magnet! Maybe you would like to send her a private message to absorb some additional strength from her abundance of courage. I wish you good luck and good health.

[Kindle 8,667]

Well this has been the worst 5 weeks of my life I received the sleeve on February the 11th 2014 I have been nauseous since I woke up was it made it back into the hospital on the 13th of March unable to keep solids or liquids down being discharged today going home back on a liquid diet so far not looking good for me

What foods have you been trying? What Meds have they had you on so far? Have you had a barium swallow or scope to find out what could be going on? I've gone through several weeks of nausea (from the metronidazole I was taking for a colon infection, not from my sleeve), so I know how miserable that feeling is. Hope you can get some relief. Be a squeaky wheel till they figure out what's wrong.

[slvrsax 301]

The first month is so hard, it can be a very trying time. I had serious buyer's remorse for the first 5 days because I couldn't keep fluids down. I had a problem with acid. A liquid antacid worked much better for me than the crushed pills. My surgeon figured that out and I was good to go. After I healed I switched to pills (tip - get a prescription as it is cheaper than buying it over the counter) and they work fine.

I turned a corner during weeks 5 and 6, I bet you do too! I will be three months out on 3/16. I'm at Zumba 3 days a week and feel great! The biggest problem I have is keeping my pants up! Keep your eye on the prize - things will get better!

[BabySheldon 158]

The first month is so hard, it can be a very trying time. I had serious buyer's remorse for the first 5 days because I couldn't keep fluids down. I had a problem with acid. A liquid antacid worked much better for me than the crushed pills. My surgeon figured that out and I was good to go. After I healed I switched to pills (tip - get a prescription as it is cheaper than buying it over the counter) and they work fine. I turned a corner during weeks 5 and 6, I bet you do too! I will be three months out on 3/16. I'm at Zumba 3 days a week and feel great! The biggest problem I have is keeping my pants up! Keep your eye on the prize - things will get better!

Were were "born" at the same time!!! Congrats on a huge loss :-)

Shel

[dp81796 33]

I'm so sorry you are experiencing this! Hang in there. Each day gets better. You have all is to support you. You can do this!

[shmily 424]

Maybe you could pretend you are pregnant and having morning sickness, in several months you will be thin instead of fat and you won't have a nagging teenager in 13 years. Sorry, sometimes a sense of humor helps, no offense intended.......can't your doc give you something? Mine did for nausea...

[moddd 79]

I struggled till past 8 weeks. I was so scared to go back to work. But now at 3.5 months out is feel great and so glad I trudged through those first 8 weeks. You can do it!!!