It feels like I am going backwards!

cookielover · October 21, 2007

I was banded on October 3rd. I had the usual symptoms during my first week of recovery, but by the end of the first week I was feeling pretty good. Now I am on day 18 and I am feeling crappy again. My port is very bothersome. I am back to taking my pain meds. I am tired during the day, and have to nap quite a bit. So needless to say I have little energy. I am back to being bloated, and uncomfortable.

I am drinking my Water 64 oz + a day. I do get my 60 grams of Protein. I get some carbs. I am consuming about 1000 calories a day. I am walking a least an hour a day.

I just can't understand why I feel so crappy.

Jenne · October 21, 2007

Poor Amy! I can't really comment too much since I was banded after you were and am only just now moving from the no-energy-stage to the finally-feeling-somewhat-human-again stage. However, in the last few days I have noticed that some days I feel great, and others (like today) I feel like crap. It has only been less than 3 weeks since your body went through a HUGE event, so give yourself some time, maybe it is just going through another adjustment period. Are you taking Vitamins? How is your weight loss going? Do you have another follow-up appt with your doc soon? If not, maybe you should call....

I am sorry that you feel so bad, I truly believe that it will pass soon. I'm sure some more experienced banders will have some better words of wisdom for you than I, but here is a big hug through cyberspace anyway!! :hug:

Chin up!! You can do this, and you will get through it!

Jenne

Dozy · October 21, 2007

Could it possible be your menstrual cycle?

I got mine day 3 after surgery and on day 4 I had full blown cramps. My doc nixed the Ibuprofen I used to take for the pain, so Tylenol was my only choice (in addition to the Percocets I was taking which helped me to sleep).

Once I passed my first 3 days of my cycle I felt human again.

But what troubles me is that your port is bothering you. If it were me, I would call the doc's office and tell them the concern. They'd either say it's normal, or "if not better in a few days, call back", or they may want to see you right away.

kwik59 · October 22, 2007

I got my band on 10/3 too! Although I am feeling pretty good I do have some discomfort from my port from time to time. When I talked to the nurses they stated that it was a common statement from other patients.