Post OP 6 days and feeling terrible!!

I had my lapband surgery on 2/21 and I feel horrible...very week, vomiting a lot, not able to keep down any protein drinks and chewable vitamins...has anyone else experienced this?? I have been in touch with my surgeon's office and am calling them back again today... I am also very weepy, crying a lot, wondering if I did the right thing with this "elective" procedure...any advice or support or experience shared would be most helpful right now! Thank you in advance! Jkmmom

I'm so sorry to hear that you're having such a hard time! Vomitting a lot is not good at all - the band needs to heal in place. Perhaps the cold from the protein drink is not the best - I don't know what your doctor told you - but I think you should try just have clear liquid for a couple of days - like warm herbal tea and warm chicken broth - then ease into the solid liquids like the protein shakes and tomato soup and stuff like that - you really have to make sure you don't vomit................ Being weepy is normal - it won't always be this way - 6 days out is a very short time from surgery - you'll be feeling like yourself before you know it! Definitely make sure you go to the doctor if the vomiting doesn't stop ........... Best or luck to you - it will get better, just focus on healing and all of the reasons why you did have the surgery. Tammy

Hi Paula, Sorry to hear you are having such a rough time.... There is a support meeting Thursday the 1st of March at St. Raphael's for post op patients under 4 months..... Jessie Moore (from Dr. Nazdam's office) usually runs the meeting... It is at 6:00-7:00...If you haven't gotten satisfaction from the office, then you can bet Jessie will be on top of this...She is very thorough and easy to talk to and she will make sure you are seen in the office..... Wishing you the best. Joan S.

I hope you feel better soon!! I could NOT stomach protein drinks for the 1st month... I felt regret too at times.. pain will do that to ya, but I believe it will pass sooner then you thought. Hang in there HUGS!!!