Day 4 of conversion to bypass and MAJOR hernia repair

[coccomo 4]

I’m day 4 recovery. I feel awful. The pain, itchiness, dizziness, lack of fluids and Protein. I am so mad I wish I never did this. I’m in a bad place and don’t see a way out. I feel deceived by my surgeon and overall left alone and let down. I need help

[toodlerue 452]

Don’t give up! The 1st few days can be pretty bad. I remember thinking the same thing. That was 5 years ago.
Just do what you can. Always have a Protein Drink, Water or even tea next to you. Take a little sip every 5 minutes. All of those count as Fluid right now.
You will feel better once you get to puréed & then solids. It just takes time.
Try Cortaid or an anti itch cream on your incisions if you need it.

[Jonathan Carlson 73]

Sorry you're not feeling well. It will get better! Time flies... can't believe I'm two months out

[learn2cook 576]

I’m so sorry it’s been so difficult. I started the turn around by day five, like being able to sleep propped up in bed. I’ve never slept so deeply since having a child. I started sleeping like a child myself. You will get this.

I stuck to Water and Gatorade mostly the first week because everything hurt. Eventually I realized warm drinks felt better like low salt chicken Bone Broth, and warmed up dark chocolate pea Protein drink. The third week was when I could try thicker things like frozen Greek yogurt, and Jello. I used Omeprazole 40mg 2x a day and that horrible liquid spit 4x a day to help the inner lining heal. I walked around to distract myself and help with healing. Circulating blood and sunlight help a lot. I live near the ocean so I watched the waves and boats. Do whatever it takes to distract yourself. I took up crochet and guitar to keep my hands and mind busy off of food. These are still good hobbies for me. The double surgery is a doozy and you’re right, you do hurt more than other people are saying on here. You will definitely feel better very soon, about when your voice comes back clearer, it will be easier to swallow. It will all be worth it when you can sleep flat, sing, walk up stairs without feeling winded, talk melodiously, all because your throat isn’t sore and swollen!

[BabySpoons 616]

Did the doc send you home with any pain medication? I had RNY and a hernia repair like you. I was in surgery for 4 hours and my first week was rough too. I sipped Water, Premiere Protein, tried to get up and walk every couple hours to prevent blood clots and rest. The Hydrocodone helped the first week but didn't need it after that.

23 hours ago, coccomo said:

I wish I never did this.

Hang in there. I'm on week 3 now and most all my pain is gone. The only way I will ever regret getting the surgery is if it doesn't work. But I highly doubt that. Most everyone says they would do it all over again in a heartbeat. It's just hard to think that way so early on in the process. {{hugs}}

[coccomo 4]

Yea I had to stop the pain meds they were awful- nightmares, panting, crying. I just switched to Tylenol. Now the itching has me going insane. I am just miserable all day everyday.