GinaCampbell 434 Posted June 9, 2016 I am 9 days post op and have been honest that I feel horrible and definitely regret this surgery. I am growing weaker everyday. I have become majorly lactose intolerant and am dancing between immodium or the runs. My bariatric nurse is not concerned about me feeling weak. I am only worried because I can drink less Fluid today than a week ago. Maybe too much immodium? I now have gout that is agony. It hurts so bad. Throbbing worse every hour. But I am supposed to keep mobile to prevent dvt. So no elevating it. I normally take allopurinol for gout. Anyone know how long taking crushed allopurinol will take to get this attack under control? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted June 9, 2016 Oh, dear. Please call your bariatric team or your PCP. They know you best and can guide you. I am soooo sorry that you are going through this right now. It will get better. I promise. Please, post after you call your "team" and let us know how you're doing. We care. Sincerely. Prayers going up for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannon1980 10 Posted June 9, 2016 It might be too much Imodium....too much of that can be toxic. Please advise your doctor. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted June 9, 2016 regret this surgery - growing weaker - now have gout @@GinaCampbell i know GOUT is painful, terrible, no fun!! don't know about allopurinol? effect of crushing?? i do know that crushing certain pills are not good to do, loses its effectiveness?? i DON'T know if that's true for this med any and alll medical questions should always be addressed to your NUT/nurse/doc your nurse is "not concerned" about you being weak???? what is her explanation? having diarrhea can drain you mentally (running back and forth to bathroom, feeling tired and miserable and WEAK) more importantly it will help make you dehydrated! are you physically unable to drink, makes you sick, vomit?? if you are basically ok, just don't feel like drinking (since you are sick) you MUST push the fluids you are supposed to drink 64 oz a day (eventually) force yourself to drink newbies should always sip slowly you will eventually become dehydrated without drinking enough diarrhea/dehydrates you more!! talk to your medical team, feel better your health issues should improve sooner than later feeling regrets 9 days PO?? many people go through this stage hopefully as times passes, your regrets will too don't give up - please!!! give the sleeve a chance to help improve your life!!! have you tried a ready mixed btl of Protein shake?? protein is very mportant, it will help you warning - i know where you live take care good luck kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted June 9, 2016 @@proudgrammy said it best! Call your doc, insist on an appointment and take care. You will get past this and ultimately find peace in your WLS decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GinaCampbell 434 Posted June 9, 2016 Spoke to my bariatric nurse earlier today. As I said, they have no concerns. Just suggested I try lactose free milk. You can crush allopurinol so I got a dose in and put on my bioflow Bracelet. Both take awhile to work but I did also get some liquid painkillers in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelesteMarie 129 Posted June 9, 2016 Gina, I assure you, when you are past a few weeks, you will feel better. TRY to get all your Protein in. The first few weeks you are expected to be tired. Good luck. Good things come to good people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GinaCampbell 434 Posted June 9, 2016 I am not getting anything in yet but Water, black tea and thin Soup. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GinaCampbell 434 Posted June 10, 2016 Got some greek yoghurt in for breakfast! Got two doses of allopurinol in too. I will never ever miss a dose again! Most painful thing ever! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennmonterrozo 139 Posted June 10, 2016 Glad you were able to get in some yogurt and your medicine. I know that's going to help you feel better!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted June 10, 2016 crush allopurino - got some liquid painkillers in. @@GinaCampbell i'm glad you checked into crushing the meds this will probably be easier/help you!!! hope this med helps you feel better sooner than later!!! i had gout too!!! the accidental touching of the sheet to toe is so painful throbbing pain!! the sleeve has been great for me these past 4 years, and the upcoming future too you work with it, and it will work with you i hope while your pain improves your regrets will too feel better, all the way around kathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
