So How is everyone doing?

Hi All November Surgeries...I am 11 days out today.  Doing very well but kind of weak and tired yet.  I have a few more days of full liquid/pureed foods and doing good on my protein drinks and trying real hard to get my H2 0 in.
Lost 14lbs b/4 surgery and to date: 10.8 after surgery.  I am satisfied with that  and will have my 2 week checkup next week.

Sandy

I am 3 1/2 weeks out and am doing great!  I can tolerate almost everything I eat.  I do need to make sure I get all my fluids in or I find that I feel really weak and crappy.... I just want to sleep all day!  I drink a protein shake loaded with extra protein powder throughout the day, and 3-4 small meals high in protein.  I did have a low serum protein on my first post-op blood work... so I know I have to make sure I get it all in.  My uric acid was high too, which could cause kidney stones or gout.  So they put me on medication for that.  I have my blood rechecked tomorrow, and since I am feeling so much better than I was 2 weeks ago... I have a feeling all of it will be normal now!!  I think it is a matter of getting into a routine to make sure all the required fluids, nutrients, and supplements are taken every day.  I have my 4 week post op visit this Thursday..... I can't wait to see how much more weight I've lost.... I don't own a scale... hmmmm... maybe I need to ask Santa for one!!!  (who'd have ever thought a scale would be on my Christmas wish list!!! )
Take Care,
Debbi

I am 2 weeks and 2 days out and feel great have moments every now and then but I am also down 22 pounds...Go to the doc on wednesday for my first check up so we will see what they say...I agree the beginning was rough but I think i have mastered the drinking and eating so far.  Still have moments when I want to take a large drink of water, but still learning.
Melissa

Like everyone else, doing GREAT!  Love my DS! 

Hitting the 2-week tired spells, and napping every day.  That will pass soon!

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, and looking forward to shopping for a New Year's Eve outfit that's smaller :)

2-week tired spells?  Is this something that we all will experience? 

From what I've read, most people will go through it. I know I did. I slept all the time. I rented some movies and we'd start to watch them, but I just could not stay awake for them. LOL When I was still taking pain pills it was the worst. but I started to get my energy after the 2 week mark.

How long did you take pain meds?  I feel like I have a sore belly and everyhting else is OK with me!  Did you have Open or Closed?

Mine was open. I was on pain meds for a week to a week and a half (can't quite remember). It may have been less ... it seems like so long ago, but it wasn't. LOL I pretty much just felt tugging at the incision site when I moved around. and it hurt when I slept. most of the time I took them just at night because that's when it hurt the most.

Yes, mine was open too.  Came home Friday, took pain meds and naps on Sat and Sun and now everything is back to normal.  No problems eating, sleeping, walking, etc.  I am so glad!  I really hate when there is a bump in my daily routine!

This is how it's described in my notes from surgeon:

Hibernation Syndrome:  2-4 weeks after surgery, your body reacts to the smaller amount of food.  You feel tired, lethargic and often depressed.  Your body wants to slow down until the old food supply returns.  This just means your body is recovering from the effects of major surgery.  The best way to deal with this is to recognize the symptoms and know they are normal.  Start to exercise so your body gets used to using body fat as a source of energy.  When your body adjusts, the hibernation syndrome will end.  This may take 2 weeks.