Post-surgery, when do you feel "normal" again?

[heidi8 0]

I'm five days post-surgery this morning, and while I don't ache at my incision sites anymore, I still feel pretty week. Is it just that I haven't gotten all the anesthetic out of my system yet? Is it ongoing caffeine withdrawal? I've had 45 - 50 g of Protein each of the last two days so that's probably not it, but I'm wondering when I'll feel normal again.

[blueyedprincess 0]

It really took me a good week to a week and a 1/2 to feel like a human again. I was groggy, sore, and anything else you can think of. I am sure in a few more days you will really start to feel better.

[mgirl 0]

I was banded on the 11th and still feel yucky too. I did have a hernia repaired so that didn't help. I am hoping I will feel better soon. The pain meds really do help. Hand in there, we will get through this.:thumbup:

[aloudwhisper 176]

I had my surgery on the 6th, and I don't I started to feel well until about 4 days after the surgery. Day 6, I was all out trying to walk around and shop, but on by the evening of day 7, I discovered that I may have done too much. I was home with a heating pad (because I refuse to take any more meds). I realize that its very important to take it easy for as long as you can. I am missing out on a few things, not getting around as I normally would. I will take that risk for healing. So relax and take things as slow as you can. Trust me, you aren't missing a thing.

[cattoy71 0]

Heidi,

The most amazing thing happened to me during my 7th day post-surgery.....it is as if all of the pain lifted, and I almost forgot that I even had surgery.

Everyone heals differently, so please just take it easy if you aren't feeling well. It's really important to focus on your healing so that it lessens your chance of complications later on.

I noticed that I got tired pretty easily for the first few weeks after my surgery.

[kjhack 3]

I think it was around 10 days for me. I was banded on 10-22 and I feel great. Totally back to normal for me! Hope all goes well for you, take it easy. This is called the recovery period for a reason.

[MissBS 3]

I felt pretty good after a week and good after about 10 days. But you are right - I was tired for a couple of weeks. Good luck to you Heidi... you will be back to normal soon!! Take it easy and take good care of yourself!!! Becky

[TQUAD64 9]

I was banded on November 11 and I feel tired, weak, and a little bit of pain. But I feel so much better than when I was in the hospital. I am totally taking my time to recover and will be off work for two weeks.

Good luck to you and try not to rush it.

[ktravel 0]

I was banded on 10-24. For a few days I thought what the he--had I done to myself. But aafter that each day got better. Now I feel great 20 lbs gone and already more energy. It is amazing how much better you feel when you put good things in your body. Kathy:tongue2:

[HeatherO 7]

First week was tough and I got progressively better the following weeks. However, by about 1 month out where I was eating more, that was the point at which I got some real energy back and felt a little better than even before banding.

[lacasst 1]

Hey there!!

I'm 6 days out and still feeling a little weak & sore too.I actually forced myself out of the house yesterday & it was good to be out but by the end of the night I was definitely feeling it! Today I feel pretty good but it changes by the minute.......hang in there......were going get there soon...I think? :smile2:

[Spendi 0]

I felt pretty good rather quickly but it did take about three weeks to not feel discomfort from sitting at my desk all day.

[heidi8 0]

Thanks, everyone! I am feeling better today than I did yesterday - still a little achy and not my normal energy levels, but I'm not completely woozy like I was yesterday for most of the day.

And I managed a walk around Target with a friend! More lemonade crystal light for me!

[Thegirlnextdoor 0]

I'm five days post-surgery this morning, and while I don't ache at my incision sites anymore, I still feel pretty week. Is it just that I haven't gotten all the anesthetic out of my system yet? Is it ongoing caffeine withdrawal? I've had 45 - 50 g of Protein each of the last two days so that's probably not it, but I'm wondering when I'll feel normal again.

I was the same way! For me ,I started to feel MUCH better about a week and a half after surgery. I wondered the same thing too as far as if I was going to feel normal anytime soon (I was banded on November 3rd) so i'm right there with you. I promise you will at least 75 % better by next week.

[~Bridgette~ 0]

By a week and a half I was feeling much better, just a little sore at the port area and had to remind myself to take it easy.

Now at almost 3 weeks, the only way I remember I have a band is by the incision scars on my belly. I feel great!! I have more energy and am eating food (carefully) but am doing great! I feel like myself again, and sometimes better than myself. LOL