This is SO hard !

[Band07 374]

If anyone has seen my other posts, you know this is my 3rd weight loss surgery. Lapband/Sleeve and then Mini bypass on 4/23. I don't know why but this time is SO much harder !! I have zero energy, zero appetite, I'm struggling with Fluid and Protein, and I just don't feel like myself anymore ! I'm depressed and I'm just miserable all the time and feel like I just want my life back !! I know obviously all this can be pretty normal, I just needed to vent it to others who can understand ! Thanks for listening

[Erica Brownlee 5]

I'm sorry that your feeling so down and out. hopefully you feel better real soon. please keep us updated. I've had the sleeve now going in on the 19th for the bypass

[TheNewMeTX 11]

I had the RNY on 04/13/15. My doctor set all the right expectations for someone who hasn't actually had the surgery. My expectations were off because my friend had her RNY in August 2014 and she was back to work in 4 days. I planned on giving myself 2 weeks. Now 3 weeks post-surgery and I'm still home.

I have had severe fatigue, dizziness, nausea and trouble with hydration and Protein. I was told 64 oz of Fluid, but I've found to maximize my energy and avoid dehydration associated nausea and vomiting, I actually need 80oz per day. The first few soft things I tried did not stay down. I can't eat eggs at all. I've had no hunger at all (or cravings, yay!), so I had to pay attention to my body for other signs. My indigestion that isn't resolved with Water is my new hungry. I still haven't figured out what full feels like yet, so I eat very little. I figure it will come with time. I am starting to get some of my energy back, but I do get exhausted after just a couple hours of any activity - Church, grocery store, etc. - regardless of the intensity level.

The point: Everyone is different, and no one's journey will be exactly the same. The wonderful dietitian at the clinic described the food progression as an experiment. It was a very apt description.

I have had a couple of "Why did I do this?" teary-eyed moments, and I expect I'll have more. However, I wouldn't change it. Despite the fatigue, I'm already feeling better about myself.

Good luck! Keep us posted, and I hope things go well for you moving forward.

[msspiceybaby 58]

Band 07 and Jennifer

I had my RNY on Good Friday. I have been sick everyday for a whole month. During my first week check-up I had lose 14 pounds. The next week I was dizzy, exhausted,constipated, I was waiting for the new found energy. I was in the hospital for 5 days for dehydration.

I was stuck in every spot in my arm looking for a vein for the IV and to get blood(one time I was stuck 8 times, because the IV came out ). I never realized it was so hard to drink Water.Eat and take pills wait 30 mins..drink Water . Lets not even talk about attempting to get in all the Protein.

I have also had my times when I cry and feel depressed. I guess I just needed to vent .

Hopefully, we'll be feeling better soon and start to enjoy our journey.

[Focused1103 36]

I'm pulling for you

[RNY_Cancerwarrior 12]

It will get better! The first month was the hardest for me. I'm almost 6 months post op and still have trouble meeting my 64oz of Water but everything else is going pretty smoothly. I hope you feel better!

[lptreg 25]

30 days off work then 30 days light duty. I felt weak and tired. After three months life got better.

[Band07 374]

I knew others out there would understand ! Thanks guys, I'm not saying misery loves company or maybe I am lol regardless, it's always nice to know that you aren't alone and for most this stage passes fairly quickly. Unfortunately I didn't have any choice but to return to work on my 5th day post op, thankfully I don't do much but sit at a desk though even that seems to take energy I don't have I blended some chicken noodle Soup in my food processor today and I have some bean and bacon to try later, hopefully just eating something, anything will help a little ! At least that's my hope. Again thanks for the replies and wishing you all, all the best as well !

[emmyeww 1]

I'm one month out and I'm still trying to find my emotional/physical balance. You'll start feeling more normal soon! <3

[wildGoose 207]

I'm in my 7th month. I've lost 90 pounds since I went on the liquid diet. I have had about 30 seconds of regret - it is always followed by a massive dose of gratitude that I'm not carrying around a massive amount of weight that I could not lift. It isn't easy, that's for sure. I could always stand to eat a whole pizza or a half box of Pasta. But I have come to love a whole new set of foods. I try to focus on how much better I feel. I'm off my metformin, and my blood pressure meds are cut in half. My life is different in every way. Please focus on the good stuff. It will get better. Keep going.

[Band07 374]

As if it hasn't been hard enough, spent 5 hrs in the ER yesterday with dehydration, a severe UTI and double pneumonia

I'm ready for the good things anytime now !!

[dhrguru 1,238]

As if it hasn't been hard enough, spent 5 hrs in the ER yesterday with dehydration, a severe UTI and double pneumonia

I'm ready for the good things anytime now !!

damn, I'm sorry @@Band07, I hope this is the last of your trials.

[Band07 374]

Thanks ! I'm convincing myself it will be ! All positive thinking from here on out and focus on the future !