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Can anyone tell me when they felt normal? Hit the safe zone? Day 4 post surgery feeling overwhelmed [emoji20]

tonyyy

By tonyyy, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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RunningWithScissors    74

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Can anyone help? How long did it take after surgery that you didn't feel worried or nervous? Could be productive in normal life routine?

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As someone that is now 5 days out from surgery, and therefore much more experienced than you (ha ha!) I am guessing it will be several months before I feel "safe." Meaning, no longer worried everyday that some complication is right around the corner. I have not had a difficult recovery so far at all, I just worried that my age would possibly hinder my recovery but so far so good. I think we would do ourselves a favor to relax a bit and not look for trouble!

I think it is natural that something this life changing will be consuming our very being for quite some time.

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HeidiSue2009    48

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I hit my one month surgiversary yesterday. I feel more and more normal every day. You will get there. Just keep following your plan! It takes time.

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Butterflight    49

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I had surgery 12/22 and up until last week, I was crying everyday because of the fatigue and limitations my body has. I've been increasing my workout this past week and that seems to help. I've also only recently been able to meet my Water and Protein goals so that has probably helped too. I'm still having issues with eating too much or too quickly, but that's just a learning curve that I need to figure out. Everyday gets better. Maybe keep a journal of your feelings and symptoms so that a week from now you can see your improvement.

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tonyyy    4

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Thanks Becky!

I'm so grateful for this app

Only myself and husband know about my surgery (he supported me but wasn't really a fan) so I don't really have anyone to ask these questions too.

It's great!

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tonyyy    4

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Butterflight, I have small kids and I was feeling like I was letting them down being out of action, but I took myself of the anti nausea meds and I feel so much better already! I'll see my doctor today.

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