Three week post op question

[amyecpa 33]

And no, it's not about a stall ????. Around day 13 post op, I started feeling great. Other than the horrible night reflux, I felt like my old self. I was released to mushy food and did fine.

That was short lived. About day 16/17, I started feeling crumby. I even took a trip to the ER where the only thing they found was low potassium. I have no energy, my stomach is constantly queasy, my heart rate is up and I'm just weak. Is this the lack of nutrition catching up with me? Did anyone else feel this way. I will be calling my surgeons office first thing Monday. I guess I'm just afraid this is the start of something.

Thank you to anyone who responds. I don't use this forum as a substitute for true medical advice, but it is comforting to hear similar experiences or just hear support. Sometimes I'm hesitant to write a post in fear that it will seem I'm whining, but then I think about newbies in the future that may go thru the same thing. Reading past topics has really helped me Pre and Post op. Thanks again - Amye

[Jazmundo 58]

I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow, suppose to start mushies too but my sleeve still can't handle full liquids. It sucks. I think we will have ups an downs for a few months before our bodies and our sleeves really get the hang of it yA know. Sorry you haven't felt well, keep your head up

[Jazmundo 58]

Oh and yes, for one week all I could drink was 20oz of Fluid, I was severely depleted. I had to go to the er for iv fluids and electrolytes. Also, they said if over the weekend I couldn't get anything down, I get a feeding tube on Tuesday. I have a kink in my sleeve from inflammation so I'm on string steroids in the hope that it will go down a little and I can fit more than Water. Yesterday I got down one Protein shake!! My goal is 2 today and 3 tomorrow. If not, feeding tube it is

[joatsaint 2,814]

My 1st week, I wasn't drinking 20 oz a day, but I wasn't moving a whole bunch either. I put a priority on staying hydrated over eating. And just sipped sipped sipped as much as I could. As long as I felt okay, I wasn't worried.

When I'm feeling exhausted, it's usually a sign that I'm not eating enough carbs. For some reason, I can't convert low glycemic foods (squash, cauliflower, broccoli, lentils) into energy fast enough - even though I'm eating plenty of calories.

As a test, you might eat a tablespoon or 2 of Peanut Butter (it has a lot of sugar in it) and pay attention to your energy levels and mood. And let your doctor/nut know your results.

Stay positive. Learn from past mistakes but don't let them weigh you down with negative emotions.

Use your struggles to get stronger. Develop habits to deal with dilemmas. Focus on progress, not perfection. Celebrate your journey from point A to point B. Make each day better than your last.

Edited February 15, 2015 by joatsaint

[mae7365 372]

Low potassium can cause the heart rate issue. That's the biggest concern that I had when I ended up readmitted at 2 1/2 weeks. Dehydration can cause weakness, fatigue etc. After my admission, my doctor put me back on liquids for another week. This early in your recovery, hydration is more important than calories, Protein etc.

[amyecpa 33]

Oh and yes, for one week all I could drink was 20oz of Fluid, I was severely depleted. I had to go to the er for iv fluids and electrolytes. Also, they said if over the weekend I couldn't get anything down, I get a feeding tube on Tuesday. I have a kink in my sleeve from inflammation so I'm on string steroids in the hope that it will go down a little and I can fit more than Water. Yesterday I got down one Protein shake!! My goal is 2 today and 3 tomorrow. If not, feeding tube it is

I hate that you're going through this. But remember if it does come down to a feeding tube, that just gives u time to completely heal and get on the right track. From what I've read on here, that can definitely b the first step on the road to feeling/eating normally. Best of luck to u - Amye

[amyecpa 33]

My 1st week, I wasn't drinking 20 oz a day, but I wasn't moving a whole bunch either. I put a priority on staying hydrated over eating. And just sipped sipped sipped as much as I could. As long as I felt okay, I wasn't worried.

When I'm feeling exhausted, it's usually a sign that I'm not eating enough carbs. For some reason, I can't convert low glycemic foods (squash, cauliflower, broccoli, lentils) into energy fast enough - even though I'm eating plenty of calories.

As a test, you might eat a tablespoon or 2 of Peanut Butter (it has a lot of sugar in it) and pay attention to your energy levels and mood. And let your doctor/nut know your results.

Stay positive. Learn from past mistakes but don't let them weigh you down with negative emotions.

Use your struggles to get stronger. Develop habits to deal with dilemmas. Focus on progress, not perfection. Celebrate your journey from point A to point B. Make each day better than your last.

Thanks for the encouragement. I know a big percentage of healing is attitude and perspective. I have a longggggg history of anxiety and though age, experience, and medication help... It still gets the best of me sometimes. On a more positive note, I weighed in at 199.4 the day of surgery and now 18 or so days later I weigh 179.4. ????