Post op sucks!

[alwaysvegas 702]

The time length for pre-op and post-op is a blip on the radar of our lives. Once you are done with surgery you are constantly moving back to "normal." Every day will be better!

Edited December 8, 2014 by AlwaysVegas

[Susan909 52]

I pray you are right! Right now I'm regretting this surgery big time.

[DivaSue 23]

I hate to hear that some are hurting so much. I'm now day 6 and doing well. I have lots of gurgles. It's weird, I have pain only when I'm hungry, then I have a bit of Protein and I feel better. I think a lot has to do with the Protein I'm using.

I'm allergic to nutra sweet and can't stand the taste of artificial sweeteners. I've been using Jarrow vanilla and chocolate really good and powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup. That's the best.

Also sugar free Jello with vanilla Protein powder. Really good. The recipes say to use unflavored. But that is nasty.

[DivaSue 23]

I pray you are right! Right now I'm regretting this surgery big time.

Hang in there Susan! You aren't alone!

[Susan909 52]

Had to go to the ER today at the advice of my surgeon. I was dehydrated and every time I attempted to drink I got the cramps/dry heaves. They filled me up to the brim with fluids and gave me a new med for the heaves. I feel so much better.

[tfarr 270]

Susan909

I was just reading your post from the night before your surgery. You were so excited and ready for this. Now I feel so bad reading your posts, your having so much pain and troubles. I wish I could give you a big hug. I'm 6 days out and this is he best day for me.

I hope and pray you get through this it's not easy, but everyday it gets a little better.

Big hugs

[Susan909 52]

Thank you.... Your reply helps lift my heart. Tomorrow is a new day and it's got to get better.

This rough patch will end and I'll be back to normal. It's great having these forums to go to for help, support advice. I don't feel so alone.

[clautxs 40]

@@Susan909 It will pass, I know your feeling try low calorie g2 and regular popsicles and regular Jello that helped me a lot!

Edited December 9, 2014 by clautxs

[Susan909 52]

Thank you.... I have fallen in love with Popsicles lol. Will try the g2 also.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Take it slow and keep working on Fluid and Protein. You probably won't hit your protein and fluid goals for a few weeks yet and that is fine. Your #1 priority right now is healing. Give yourself time to heal while getting as much protein and fluid in as you can. It gets better everyday and your intake will gradually improve too. Don't be too hard on yourselves! Keep up the great work and congratulations on your surgery!

[mandymel9z 0]

I'm regretting getting sleeved right about now. I can't tell the difference between head hunger and actual hunger. I am not able to puree anything since it's grossing me out. I'd rather have liquids than baby food. Someone please help and give advice. I'm feeling depressed and hate that I'm feeling like this.

[Okie_RN 27]

I am being sleeved tomorrow, they are also removing my gallbladder and repairing a hietal hernia. Has anyone had their gallbladder removed at the same time?

[Susan909 52]

Mandy, I was where you are a week ago. Please believe me it will get better. Have someone else puree your food until you can stand doing it. Research recipes on the Internet and you might be surprised to find something that's appealing. There is a web site that I've found very helpful is The World According To Egg Face.

She's a Bari patient also and has tons of great advice and cooking ideas. You really need to be eating/ taking in your fluids and Protein the best you can. I know it's tough, I'm 12 days out and regretted the surgery too until about day 8. Now it's much better and I'm glad I did. Please please hang in there and know this tough part will pass.

I try to distract myself by reading, walking. I know I'm actually hungry when my tummy starts to rumble.

Head hunger is real and so are the cravings. Those also got a lot better within a few days.

Take care, cry if you need too, and remember this part is just for a few weeks. Your good health is for the rest of your life!

[Towenowen72 0]

Hang I there it will get better. Keep your chin up.

[Susanfnp13 61]

I agree. I actually brought makeup and cute PJs to the hospital for Postop. I was in a hospital gown the entire time and could care less what I looked like. The nurse even combed my greasy hair! I was a mess.