yeah 2 weeks out

yeah i made it, I am two weeks out and feeling good, I actaully danced for cardio yesterday, I have so much energy, thats the only thing I am noticeing is that I have to much energy and not sleeping many hours at night, anyone else notice this i mean i lay down and yawning but then i lay there and lay there till 1 or so then i am up crack of dawn, and dont feel tired. and if i do sleep hard I am having crazy dreams, sexual dreams all the time. anyone have this I wouldnt call it a problem.

Hello I am also two weeks out. I have alot of energy but no strange dreams..........I have lost 14 lbs, and feel great!!! Shannon

Oh my, I'd ask for descriptions but....well, that's okay! LOL I had quite a bit of energy too, the first week I took about 3 naps a day though and do get tired about 2:30 generally now. I get to bed about 11:00 and I'm up at 5- 5:30. It's kind of nice, I won't need an alarm clock when I go back to work on Monday. Glad to hear you are doing so good! Pam

It's a great feeling isn't it? I felt so good at two weeks out I had to post about it, kinda like shouting to the world LOL! I have much the same problem going to bed feeling exhausted, but I just lay there and can't sleep. It's wierd. And I do have wierd dreams....I only wish they were sexual Enjoy your new life and each day as it comes! Donna

I had some crazy dreams when I got home from the hospital but I figured mine was from the meds. I wish I had all the energy you have. I have not gotten my strenght back. My husband thinks I am depressed. I don't think I am. I may in some way be greveing foods. Has any one ever experianced that?

Hey Gayle....sorry you haven't gotten your strength back yet. I think my energy came back so quickly (in the hospital) because I walked like crazy and I continued to walk when I got home. So, if you haven't walked a whole lot, start a little more. It might help. Make sure you are getting the protein in too. It is common for people to greive food afterwards, me however, I don't care if I eat most of the time. I do because I know I have to. Depression is also common. You might want to see your psychologist just to talk. Let us know how things go. Pam

Hi Gayle. Prior to surgery, I was on the max dosage for Wellbutrin and Cymbalta. About 5 years ago I was diagnosed with depression and fibromyalgia and over the years was put on a variety of drugs. Problem was I was still depressed, gaining weight, had no energy and saw no relief. Because I was not able to get much of anything in after surgery, I did not have my meds. As of today I still have not gone back on them - and I feel great. I don't get "depressed" however I do get a bit weepy when I get upset, but isn't that normal? Just because we get upset, or cry, or even "shut down" doesn't mean we are "depressed". We are experiencing life and what it brings on a whole new level. We used to be able to have our favorite comfort foods to pick us up - now we have to rely on other things to get us through. As for me, I rely on Jesus, my friends, my online buddies and fellow RYN'ers to lift me up and carry me. Are you taking any vitamins? You should be taking at least 2 childrens chewables every day. Are you getting enough rest - and I mean actual rest? I had energy but was not able to get up and about, so I put my energy into my blog www.jehovahroi.wordpress.com and this site. I also created to do lists for every room in my house, my car, my bills, each family member and I created a dream wish list. I started catching up on my reading and if it was nice enough, I read outside to get fresh air, vitamin A and get out of the house. Remember that everyone is different and so is their healing. Compare how you are doing now to how you were the day before you surgery, 2 weeks before, a month before, 6 months before, et... If you can say that you are feeling/doing better than any time prior to surgery, you're on your way. If you still have concerns - CALL YOUR DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY. They can look you over, do some bloodwork and check your vitals. Sorry for the long winded reply - I hope it helps. Take care and God bless. Briggie

hi serena, i am actually 3 weeks out as of yesterday and i can totally relate to having lots of energy and not being in a good sleep pattern. now as for the crazy dreams, yeah i've had a few, but I WANT YOUR CRAZY DREAMS!!!! what's your secret??? hehehehehe

heheheeh no you dont want all my crazy deams lol, some are way to much to wake up from. The depressed thing yeah I hit it I was very sad, I have gave up alot more than food though I also quit smoking and aint been able to drink and I like to drink with friends and summer is the hardest cause bar b ques and everything so I went thur a whole oh my god I have taken away everything I like now what the hell am I going to do. I still think like that every now and then but I also have to think wow I am going to be able to run to the school soon and beat my kids there, thats all I want is to be able to run be able to buy cloths at a normal store not a plus size store, i want to be able to go camping and not hurt when I get up, i want to hike I want to do so much that I wouldnt been able to do before this surery and I really cant wait till my hubby can pick me up and do crazy things like you see on TV, heheheheh shuuuuu you guess. healthy healthy healthy, that what I want.

yes won't it be fun to actually shop at the NORMAL SIZE STORE .......also you look beautiful and you will feel great give it soooome time