3 weeks out

[Susan Beckman 16]

I am 3 weeks post op today. Still feeling very tired and like something is stuck in my throat all the time. I can eat yogurt, cheese, eggs and some pureed stuff. I am stil crying al the time because I feel yucky. Plus I have lost 12 sizes and cannot get used to being smaller. I feel like I am losing my mind. I went to my counselor yesterday and it helped. I feel like my doctor is blowing me off about how I feel so I quit calling and complaining about anything. Plus I noticed last night that 1 of my incisions has 2 little plastic things coming from it. I guess they are sutures but again getting the blow off and no return phone calls. I am so ready to just throw in the towel.

[Imanurse 27]

Oh no, going to the counselor was a great start. Don't stop! Have you been to see your doc post op? Yes those are sutures- suppose to be dissolvable sutures but sometime they get missed and need to be clipped. I've had the same thing. Don't get down on yourself, chin up your doing great

[Susan Beckman 16]

yes i have seen him twice because I had complications. I had a feeding tube for a week and have had fainting spells. Also lots of abdominal pain but he just looks at me funny and says he doesnt think its surgery related. So I go to ER and told them surgeon doesnt think its surgery related and get told that noone will touch me because I just had this surgery. So I am sooo screwed. This was the worst mistake of my life.

[Harley59 67]

Oh no. Go back to the place in your head - where you would have been so happy to have that much weight off. You are heading towards healthy. Your body is not carrying around an extra 38 lbs.!! Go buy a pretty spring out fit and enjoy the weight loss.

Maybe to feel better - stay on the liquid/pureed food, remember the basics to eat slowly ?

I would call the surgeon and ask to make an appointment to have those stitches clipped because I am sure it's bothering you and he should fix that. Maybe through reading thru posts you will have ideas of what you could suggest he could try with you. Remember Protein should help give you energy.

You can do this!!

[BigGirlPanties 957]

I agree with the above statements... once you move past this stage and everything "rights" itself, you will be happy that you did this and forget this stuff...but for now... call your doctor! It's upsetting to hear that a doctor isn't taking the time for his patient after surgery... hopefully you can make an appointment to see him and have all your questions answered, etc.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

You've lost 12 sizes in 3 weeks?!?! I am 4 weeks today. What you're eating sounds similar to mine except I am also doing Protein Shakes. They really help with the energy. Hang in there; it will get better.

[dreamscometrue 262]

I'm confused as well! 12 sizes?! Can you clarify?!

[AuntieLala83 81]

I am 3 weeks post op today. Still feeling very tired and like something is stuck in my throat all the time. I can eat yogurt, cheese, eggs and some pureed stuff. I am stil crying al the time because I feel yucky. Plus I have lost 12 sizes and cannot get used to being smaller. I feel like I am losing my mind. I went to my counselor yesterday and it helped. I feel like my doctor is blowing me off about how I feel so I quit calling and complaining about anything. Plus I noticed last night that 1 of my incisions has 2 little plastic things coming from it. I guess they are sutures but again getting the blow off and no return phone calls. I am so ready to just throw in the towel.

I'm 7 weeks out and I've lost 2 sizes.... How on earth did u lose 12??

[loseit2014 8]

Today I'm going in to my 4th week lost 22lbs but no sizes... congrats eat and drink Protein take your B12 I'm pretty sure that's what helps with energy

[Susan Beckman 16]

I was on my 4 month pre diet before surgery so its including that time. I used to wear a 32 and now I can fit into a 20 or 22.

[ChavaBling 145]

You are doing so amazingly well!! I'm so sorry you're having such a tough time right now. {{{HUGS}}}