debd80 41 Posted June 1, 2016 Finally, after dealing with insurance nightmares, I was approved and surgery was scheduled for May 23, 2016. I was so excited! My surgeon didn't require any pre-op diets or requirements so all I had to do was wait. Fast forward to today. It's 3:00am, I can't sleep. I have GERD or esophageal spasms, or somethings going on - no idea what. Back pain and joint pain that make sleeping impossible. I feel weak, dizzy, lightheaded, and my belly itches like crazy! I'm just now able to eat pureed foods, but am scared. I have no idea how much to eat or what I should eat. I have trouble getting all my Water and Protein requirements met and I throw up after taking my Vitamins. The only plus is that I'm already down 23 pounds, and it's only been 8 days. Please, tell me this gets better! Help? Suggestions? Anything? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted June 1, 2016 Finally, after dealing with insurance nightmares, I was approved and surgery was scheduled for May 23, 2016. I was so excited! My surgeon didn't require any pre-op diets or requirements so all I had to do was wait. Fast forward to today. It's 3:00am, I can't sleep. I have GERD or esophageal spasms, or somethings going on - no idea what. Back pain and joint pain that make sleeping impossible. I feel weak, dizzy, lightheaded, and my belly itches like crazy! I'm just now able to eat pureed foods, but am scared. I have no idea how much to eat or what I should eat. I have trouble getting all my Water and Protein requirements met and I throw up after taking my Vitamins. The only plus is that I'm already down 23 pounds, and it's only been 8 days. Please, tell me this gets better! Help? Suggestions? Anything? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Have you called your surgeon? I was put on an anti nausea pill and a pill from tummy spasms for my first three months because I couldn't keep anything down. I also have a slight stricture so pills would get stuck and I had trouble moving through my food phases. Stick to liquids for now if you have to. It's not uncommon for WLS patients to be on liquids for three weeks post op. I was. My pureed stage was week three through 6, but again, I moved very slowly. Protein drinks, SF pudding and Popsicles, Gatorade mixed with Water (unless you can tolerate G2), and as much water as you can handle. Walk. A LOT. Take your PPI. Call your surgeon about your Vitamins, pain and eating plan as these were just suggestions based on MY experience. It will get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted June 1, 2016 GERD esophageal spasms Back, joint pain, dizzy, lightheaded @@debd80 welcome welcome welcome glad you joined the our little group always room for one more!!! congrats on losing 23 lbs 8 days PO!!! oh dear!!!!! so many many problems!! some OP also deal with one or combination of your problems hope you are able to rest/sleep during the day sorry that you are having trouble at night laying, resting, sleeping is good for your dizziness, weakness etc (couldn't hurt!!) try harder to push the fluids, very important otherwise you could become dehydrated I needed to go to hospital for to be re-hydrated that happened to me PO, no fun i'll never forget the day because it was Valentines Day!!! it's great to hear from OP on the board that's why we're here you'll get great responses, hear various experiences, knowledge and support at the end of the day.............. Only Listen To Your Doc/NUT (or me ) doc/NUT should be able to help you give you a pill? explain food phases/steps to take etc hopefully you'll feel better sooner than later!!! good luck sweet dreams kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debd80 41 Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks guys, actually feeling better today. After days of crying and barely being able to move, I woke up feeling ok. Started a regimen of 2 oz of my Protein shake every hour, at least that way it doesn't feel so daunting. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App 1 LilEngine reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nawar 6 Posted June 3, 2016 Finally, after dealing with insurance nightmares, I was approved and surgery was scheduled for May 23, 2016. I was so excited! My surgeon didn't require any pre-op diets or requirements so all I had to do was wait. Fast forward to today. It's 3:00am, I can't sleep. I have GERD or esophageal spasms, or somethings going on - no idea what. Back pain and joint pain that make sleeping impossible. I feel weak, dizzy, lightheaded, and my belly itches like crazy! I'm just now able to eat pureed foods, but am scared. I have no idea how much to eat or what I should eat. I have trouble getting all my Water and Protein requirements met and I throw up after taking my Vitamins. The only plus is that I'm already down 23 pounds, and it's only been 8 days. Please, tell me this gets better! Help? Suggestions? Anything? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App am in my fourth day post operative.. i didnt weigh my self .. happy that u lost this much.. Sent from my SM-N920C using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
