wanting to go back to a normal life

[Susan Beckman 16]

So i am almost 6 weeks out and this has been a nightmare. I have had a feeding tube and now i am on TPN. I am now eating but doctor will not remove PICC line just in case. I am handling food ok with just a little nausea. I can not do the excersise I want because of the PICC line, its driving me crazy. The TPN made me gain 8 pounds. I have cut back on my infusions on my own because it makes me ill and I want to see how my blood work is off of it. I just want to get back to life. I now have to see my therapist 2x a week due to depression and they think that my vomiting may be a disconnect between my brain and stomach at this point because I started out post op vomiting. I still regret doing this so bad.

[gettinbac2me 1]

It will get better. I understand TOTALLY. When I get like this I just reach out, like I'm doing now. I go on YouTube and look up ppl progress for motivation. I understand not being able to eat, BUT it will get better. You did make it out of recovery, so there is hope for tomorrow and the next day... Trust me I can't handle too much at this time and I want to eat sooo bad. I will pray that everything go well for you. Keep fighting......

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'm so sorry for everything you are going through. Hopefully, you will be on the upswing soon. This is truly the best thing I've ever done, and I hope you will feel the same soon enough. I am about an hour south of you if you want to chat!

[Barbarah 18]

I hope things will get better for you soon.

[Dr-Patient 830]

I am so sorry to hear of your developments. I pray things turn around for you soon so that you will be happy about the VSG.

[Teachamy 1,042]

Wow. This sounds horrible. So sorry you have these complications and i hope you are feeling better soon.

[mentalistfan 189]

This makes me rethink surgery...keep us posted, God Bless!!!

[HHHappy 225]

I hope you get better soon.

[butterfly2014 128]

You are in my prayers, sending you good vibes and wishing you a speedy recovery!

[kk6903 3]

I'll be praying for you!!!!

[goalz 21]

How are you doing?

[jadama22 110]

So i am almost 6 weeks out and this has been a nightmare. I have had a feeding tube and now i am on TPN. I am now eating but doctor will not remove PICC line just in case. I am handling food ok with just a little nausea. I can not do the excersise I want because of the PICC line, its driving me crazy. The TPN made me gain 8 pounds. I have cut back on my infusions on my own because it makes me ill and I want to see how my blood work is off of it. I just want to get back to life. I now have to see my therapist 2x a week due to depression and they think that my vomiting may be a disconnect between my brain and stomach at this point because I started out post op vomiting. I still regret doing this so bad.

Hi Susan,

I felt so compelled to write back to you - I'm so sorry you are going through this and I know first hand how horrible it feels to be nauseous all of the time because it happened to me. I am now 41/2 weeks post op and for the first 3 I felt soo nauseous and could not eat - eventually I could not even drink. Had to go back to the hospital for observation because I was severely dehydrated and as it turned out - I had a fungal infection in my mouth called thrush and my Dr. said that it may be making me nauseous so he treated me and 1 week later no more nausea, finally went back to work and I have been able to kick it up to soft foods. Susan stay encouraged - it does get better.

Hope you recover soon.