21/12/2015 Sleeved - Slow Recovery

[Kaishek 10]

Hi my recovery is very slow, I was sleeved on 21/12/2015, I also had gallbladder and gallstones removed at the same time. The day after surgery I had to have a stent inserted due to a blockage. So I have now entered week four, I am tired and exhausted and weak. I don't get much food down and sleep is difficult because with the stent I have to sleep upright. Although I am booked off until 22nd January 2016 I decided to back to work, thinking I should pull myself together and stop wallowing in self pity. Has anyone else had these problems and how long did full recovery take? Would you advise getting B12 shot.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Even without the complications you've had, I was still feeling pretty rough at 4 weeks out. This is major surgery and you are running on a seriously reduced caloric intake. Of course you are going to feel exhausted!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You have had major surgeries, of course you are exhausted.

Focus on getting in all of your Protein and Water so you can heal.

As to the B12 shot, that is a question for your doctor. Have you started taking your Vitamins? What does your doctor advise about your returning to work early? It sounds like to me that you still need some recovery time.

[MIMISAN 404]

During my process to get approved for surgery my cardiologist insisted I have a PET scan that indicated I had a blockage so I went in for a heart catheter and ended up have 2 stents. My recovery from that was so easy I was shocked. In fact I have felt so much better after the stents I was surprised. Why do you have to sleep upright for your stent did they say?

My problem is that now they are making me wait 6 months after the stent for my WLS because of the blood thinner medication.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

During my process to get approved for surgery my cardiologist insisted I have a PET scan that indicated I had a blockage so I went in for a heart catheter and ended up have 2 stents. My recovery from that was so easy I was shocked. In fact I have felt so much better after the stents I was surprised. Why do you have to sleep upright for your stent did they say?

My problem is that now they are making me wait 6 months after the stent for my WLS because of the blood thinner medication.

I think the OP is talking about a stent in her esophagus, not an artery.

[MIMISAN 404]

Ahhhhh, thanks