Bad Weekend...

I don't mean to complain, but well, I'm going too! I have had a very rough weekend. Yesterday I ended up getting a headache that turned into a mindgraine. Tylenol didn't do jack and I couldn't keep my Imitrex down. I was sick all night and couldn't tak any asprin (per my doc) to help kick it a little. This morning, I woke up and felt okay--well I felt like a truck ran over me, but compared to yesterday I felt super. I had a cup of tea and took a shower. In the middle of my shower I started to dry heave--had to hop out of the shower and vomited--I also had the "foamies"--the worst I've ever had. I have no idea where it came from--I have tea every day, didn't drink fast and it had no sugar in it whatsoever. Now, I have no appetite and feel like crap (probably because I'm not eating), not to mention having my period. I've read that the first few periods after having surgery are hard, but I"m not sure if yesterday and today are due to period issues. To make things worse, tomorrow is my firt day back to work and now I'm worried what I should bring for lunch--I've been having a lot of issues where things are not staying down very well--even things like soup and yogurt. I"m so fustrated with this--I know in 6 months I"ll be happy I had the surgery, but right now I can't stand the fact that my body is so un-predictable and un-manageable. I've even been using baby spoons and timing myself ot make sure I"m eating the right about during the 1/2 hour period. I"m so sick of it right now. After my shower and vomiting, I starting to cry--have I done the right thing to myself? Will it ever get better? Sorry to vent, but I"m tired and sick. --Courtney

Courtney, The migraine was probably hormonal. Get the Imitrex shots. So you can get the med in, even if you are vomiting. You need to call doc and let him know that things aren't staying down. Maybe you have a stricture that needs stretched. I am going back to work on Tues. Just part time for a couple of weeks. I am wondering what to take too. But, at least I keep things down. I had surgery day after you and I was ready to have it reversed before I left the hospital. . I have had crying spells too and wondering what the heck I had done. I did this to myself. I didn't have to do this. But, once you feel better you will be ok. Plus our hormones do not help. They are nasty little b's Hope this helps. Terri

Thanks so much Terri. You know, today was a better day and I was able to hold everything. gotta keep moving on!

Sorry you are having a rough time Courtney. I am right there with you, still at the point, if I could reverse this I would, but everyone says I will change my mind, but the nausea and feeling ill etc....are just driving me insane. I have went back to work, light duty...but it is hard as heck, what do you do at your job? hugs, Becky

I just sit at a desk and you know, it wasn't too bad today. I'm keeping stuff down, so I'm a little better. I appreciate your encouragment. We will get through this

Courtney, I am really sorry you are feeling this way and I hope things get better soon. I think we all have our days when we regret what we have done and what we have to go through. It will definitley be worth it in the end! I know this journey definitely is not an easy one and sometimes you just have to break down and let it all out. Thats okay. Just remember it will get better As far as food goes- I have noticed that it's going to be trial and error until you know what you can and can't handle and even then some things will agree one day and the next day it doesnt! It can be very frustruating but hang in there. As far as the whole period thing goes.. I had my first period since the surgery and boy, was it bad! So maybe what you have read is true... I hope you're feeling better and if you ever need someone to talk to- you know where to come! Take care of yourself. Bonnie

Thanks so much for the encouragement--I appreciate it! I'm doing better and keeping things down. today wasn't too bad at work either. Thanks again!

Sounds like the little hole that goes from your esophugas to your pouch might have constricted a bit. Don't panic....it's easy to fix. All they have to do is do an endoscopy to make sure and then use a little balloon thing to open it back up. I would call your surgeon NOW - don't wait until tomorrow - call NOW - and leave a message for the on call doc and tell him/her what's going on. They may have you go to ER tonight.

Well, turns out that today was a much better day. Was able to keep food and liquids down, so it looks like it was just a rough go. I'll def keep my eyes open for what you warned however--thanks for the eye opener!

Aw Sweetie. Sorry things are so rough on you. How much liquids are you getting in? Dry heaving and foaming is a really common sideaffect of dehydration. I would call your doctor today and don't let them side track you, make them let you come in to see a doctor. There is no reason to be miserable.