Marianne.Callahan2010 1 Posted January 13, 2016 Hi. I'm almost a week post-op and still feel pretty lousy. The pain has decreased but still there. I am getting all my meds, fluids, and Vitamins in. I am struggling to get the Protein in but the doctor told me to make hydration my first priority. I just want to feel better and jump back in to life. Just trying to wipe up the kitchen counters was too much for me pain wise. I miss feeling normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted January 13, 2016 It does take a little time to get over the surgery. It took me about 6 months to reach my happy state when all the problems were resolved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebwinslo 9 Posted January 13, 2016 I was also in lots of pain until just a few weeks ago! (I am 3 weeks post op). Remember, EVERY single day gets better. Every single one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneK 107 Posted January 13, 2016 Hang in there! I am a week post-op also. Just take one day at a time and it will improve a little every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cervidae 2,389 Posted January 14, 2016 I'm six months post op, and while I have no pain, I do have a constant tiredness still that will hopefully resolve sometime in the next month. Your body doesn't mind taking it's sweet time. It gets better from here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jj7481 363 Posted January 14, 2016 Stick to the diet and plan set forth by your doctor and nutritionist. Everyone heals at different rates but you're body will tell you what it's ready to do, and when. Keeping hydrated is great and get as much Protein in as you can to aid in the healing process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marianne.Callahan2010 1 Posted January 14, 2016 Thank you everyone. Protein has been a challenge. The shakes even watered down are still sometimes tough for me. I love the protein Soups but the salt is killer. Maybe I can try more soy milk to a smaller ratio of powder.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjsmimi 1 Posted January 18, 2016 I had my surgery Dec. 8th and a week out I felt lousy and wondered if I had made a mistake but then I turned the corner in week 2 and things have gone really well since then. So happy I made this decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azjeff 21 Posted January 19, 2016 Being a guy, we never think anything is going to hurt until it happens and then we are going, "I didn't know this would hurt". My first week was pretty miserable but I walked and kept increasing my walking. By the second week I felt a lot better and completely better by the third. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marianne.Callahan2010 1 Posted January 20, 2016 Just starting to get back into walking. I am currently post op day 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaross08 0 Posted January 20, 2016 Trust me...first month is rough with the pain, fatigue, sleepiness and only drinking liquids. With that, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Everyday really TRULY is better than the last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trippy 0 Posted January 20, 2016 it's exactly 1 week post op for me. but im still feeling tired and the pain at the top of the stomach comes and goes. since yest, i can't even drink 100ml of my Protein Shake. hang in there! i cant wait for my 10th day so i can finally eat something else than Water or Protein shakes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marianne.Callahan2010 1 Posted January 21, 2016 Thank you all so much. Today is day 14 and pain is truly been getting better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites