I think I am done

[Susan Beckman 16]

I will b 4 weeks out Thursday and still feel like crap!!!! Feel like something is stuck in my throat and see ENT tommorrow. Soooooo nauseas!!!! Haven't went to the bathroom in 4 days and not passing gas. The area around the largest incision on my left side is hurting so bad and my left shoulder. Everybody says I am fine but have not kept food or medicine down in a week and half. Acutally got my paramedic co-worker to start a couple IV's on me to keep me hydrated. Surgeon says everything is ok. Well fine!!! I quit!!! I will never complain about anything ever again!!!!! Soooo regretting this surgery!!!!!

[mrslb5 333]

Almost everyone goes through a time of regret, but it'll pass just stay positive in 2 weeks you won't even remember how you are feeling now! good luck

[Kelly Gonzalez 52]

I'm so sorry, and it doesn't sound like everything is fine.Have they checked you for a leak? I was reading that your left arm, and shoulder have pain when there's a leak, and this can be dangerous. not saying that's what you have, but they should check. Hope things get better for you, it's not an easy journey, and can only imagine it's worse in your condition. Bless you, and hope you feel better soon!

[PdxMan 4,292]

I'm sorry you are feeling this way, but do know that a far majority of us felt exactly the same way early out. I hope you started reading this forum awhile ago and realize that most likely, what you are feeling is perfectly normal. Did you have a hiatal hernia repair during surgery? Very common to have this done, too. If you don't know, perhaps ask your ENT tomorrow. The lump feeling in your throat will go away soon.

Have you been drinking and eating smaller amounts slower? That was key for me. Also, I would change up the temperature of my liquids. But, as you have figured out from your paramedic friend, getting your liquids in at this phase is important. When you are dehydrated, it is just so difficult to do anything.

[Wags 549]

I will b 4 weeks out Thursday and still feel like crap!!!! Feel like something is stuck in my throat and see ENT tommorrow. Soooooo nauseas!!!! Haven't went to the bathroom in 4 days and not passing gas. The area around the largest incision on my left side is hurting so bad and my left shoulder. Everybody says I am fine but have not kept food or medicine down in a week and half. Acutally got my paramedic co-worker to start a couple IV's on me to keep me hydrated. Surgeon says everything is ok. Well fine!!! I quit!!! I will never complain about anything ever again!!!!! Soooo regretting this surgery!!!!!

Susan, that stuck in the back of your throat feeling may be acid reflux. That is the only symptom I had when I had it. Do you take a PPI? Like omeprazole or Prilosec? When I started taking it I felt so much better. If you already are, you may need your dosage changed. I wish you the best! I feel for you!! Vomiting and nausea is soooo awful!! And that stuck feeling drives you crazy!!

[septappt 74]

I'm sorry your feeling this way, I hope everything works out for you. It's hard when you finally go through with it and then have set backs! I too had regrets but only for 2 days (I know, how nice for me) and I finally said to myself, you wanted it, you did it now deal with it and I've been doing good since 90 lbs down in 7 months only 11 were pre op! Good luck to you!

[CurvyCakes 269]

So sorry ur having such a hard time. My surgery was April 14th and things have been ruff for me as well. I can say things for me r slowly getting better each day. Our bodies r different and react differently. My daughter had surgery the same day and she's functioning as if she hasn't had surgery getting around extremely well tolerating full liquids and she's planning to try mushies in the next day or so. Me on the other hand haven't had such luck but I know we will getter soon. Hang in there I know this is hard but there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel.