Feeling lost

[janedb 14]

I am 10 days out from my surgery. I had hernia repair at the same time so am really have an huge amount of pain. Can not sleep at all. Just feeling like maybe this was a mistake and now what. I also have not lost much weight, I started at 210 at the two weeks pre op, and now am only 191. I have the surgery to deal with Gerd, it was bad and getting worse. So it needed to happen but I am just so full of doubt.

[Apple203 1,314]

I'm sorry you are in pain still, and have doubts about the surgery -- this seems like a common issue on the boards. Did you have vertical sleeve or bypass with the GERD?

[insul817 49]

I'm not there yet, but I've had other surgeries over the years and one thing is for sure, I always think WHY did I do this!

It's early in the game, and from what I've read on this site, everything takes time! Hang in there! One day at a time. I predict very soon you will turn the corner and things will start looking up! One day in December when I'm in your shoes, you can remind me of the same thing :-) Praying you get some relief soon !

[rte837 141]

When in your entire life have you ever lost 20 lbs. in just 2 weeks!? Re. the surgery; I had repair of hiatal hernia that was quite bad and involved esophagus. This was done separate and I woke in recovery in the worst pain I have ever had in my LIFE. It gets better. Be patient and focus on the GOOD. Amazing wt loss in short time; less GERD symptoms. Each day you'll have less pain and note more benefits.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Over the years long prior to my gastric bypass surgery, I had 2 hernia operations. I found them to be much more painful than my gastric bypass surgery. So I sympathize with you. After surgery many people report problems with sleeping, primarily because they cannot find a comfortable position. Some resort to sleeping on a recliner during the first few weeks. I found slipping a pillow between my legs helped me. Life right after surgery can be rough. It does get better each day but it does not happen overnight. It took me 6 months until I reached my happy state when all the problems seemed to melt away.

[janedb 14]

I'm sorry you are in pain still, and have doubts about the surgery -- this seems like a common issue on the boards. Did you have vertical sleeve or bypass with the GERD?

Gastric bypass, that part seems to be going fine, I am just in so much pain from the hernia

[dturner153 15]

I had sleeve to bypass on 9/25, had bad hernia fixed too & had a lot of scar tissue she removed....I’m feeling ok, still a little sore, but each day gets better! I’ve lost only 8 pounds so far but I’m excited for the future!

[genia22 23]

Over the years long prior to my gastric bypass surgery, I had 2 hernia operations. I found them to be much more painful than my gastric bypass surgery. So I sympathize with you. After surgery many people report problems with sleeping, primarily because they cannot find a comfortable position. Some resort to sleeping on a recliner during the first few weeks. I found slipping a pillow between my legs helped me. Life right after surgery can be rough. It does get better each day but it does not happen overnight. It took me 6 months until I reached my happy state when all the problems seemed to melt away.

Thank you for those encouraging words. I'm 19 days post op and still having pain and overwhelming weakness. I can only walk for 4 minutes and then I fall asleep with exhaustion! THIS makes me very discouraged because I feel that I should be able to do more.

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[dturner153 15]

Are you getting in your Protein?

[genia22 23]

Yes, I get my 3 shakes and 9 ounces of pourable daily. My blood count dropped from 9 which is anemic to 7.2 which is severe anemia. I have end stage kidney disease and my body is not adequately making red blood cells. I think that the lack of red blood cells is probably the problem. My doctor started a medication today that he hopes will stimulate red blood cell production.

[rte837 141]

?? Did you have renal (kidney) disease going into this?? Did they admit you to address the severe anemia? I'm really sorry you're having all these issues! What state are you in?

[genia22 23]

2 hours ago, rte837 said:

?? Did you have renal (kidney) disease going into this?? Did they admit you to address the severe anemia? I'm really sorry you're having all these issues! Wha. t state are you in?

Hello rte837 , yes I'm stage 5 end stage kidney disease . I was forced to have the gastric bypass surgery as a prep for a kidney transplant. The doctors don't admit to the hospital until the red blood cells drop to 6. I'm 7.2 so my doctor is treating me with a very dangerous medication called Procrit which is given by injections. I started my first injection yesterday. I hour later I was vomiting bile.The medical information given to me by the pharmacy says that this medication has a lot of side effects and may kill me. I'm feeling so weak and sick but I'm persevering. I'm happy to have lost 25 pounds. My start weight was 248. I'm at week 3 porable Protein. The doctors want me to weigh 165. Thank you for thinking about me. It is a struggle but people like you keep me encouraged. God bless you and have a great day.

[Rosie’om 0]

10/17/2017 was surgery date. In 2003 had original Rouen-y. Kept it off year last incisional hernia due to open procedure. About 2 years ago someone who meant the world to me died out of the. I went into deep depression. Stopped exercising (I did 5 miles a day 6 days a week). I had control of Protein and diet. So I gained all weight loss plus an additional 30 pounds. Three months ago started having extreme nausea and vomiting. GI doctor found a large hiatal hernia. Called my old surgeon since in different state and was advised to have hernia repaired by a bariatric surgeon. Found wonderful doctor who said he’d fix the hernia but that my pouch had spread to almost 3 times it should be. So with a great deal of hesitation I had both procedures on same day. I’m was sent home on day 2. Am in pain and exhausted constantly I can’t seem to keep broth down but fine with shakes and Water. I was unable to crush my meds because they were so vile I threw them up every time I tried. So I slowly swallow a pill st a time. I guess the gist of this since it’s been 12 years are these symptom and experiences common after bypass. Must note my doctor told me this surgery was one of his most difficult ever because he had to cut out massive amounts of scar tissue and cut up some of the mesh that was placed during incional hernia repair