8 week update- Oh vey!
Howdy,
My first two months have not been smooth. I had a minor complication that lead to dehydration which landed me back into the hospital. This situation lead to major stress being put on my body and has lead to me having low nutrient levels. Luckily, they were good to begin with and so with determination I should be able to correct the levels soon. The last week and half I have finally made it back. I am not too tried during the day but I do have times that I feel light headed. My stomach is a little temperamental. So, I am learning what it wants, when it wants it. Some family members have been using this time to reiterate that they told me not to have this surgery, they just make things worse. (There are others that have been really supportive.) I am depressed about the situation and have times that I am angry with myself for having this surgery but I get over it quickly.
My surgeon believes that the worst is behind me. After pouring out my fears, (I am going to have complications for the rest of my life, all my hair is going to fall out and it does not grow fast, I will never be able to eat) he stated that it was just a little anxiety that was part of having a speed bump in the process and as the weeks go on without any complications, I should feel better. He thinks I will go on to appreciate the DS. I hope so.
I have read enough posts on here to know that the future should be better. As for my weight, I am down 51 pounds. Not too bad. So, let’s see where this journey will lead. Right now, I having trouble seeing around the corner.
My first two months have not been smooth. I had a minor complication that lead to dehydration which landed me back into the hospital. This situation lead to major stress being put on my body and has lead to me having low nutrient levels. Luckily, they were good to begin with and so with determination I should be able to correct the levels soon. The last week and half I have finally made it back. I am not too tried during the day but I do have times that I feel light headed. My stomach is a little temperamental. So, I am learning what it wants, when it wants it. Some family members have been using this time to reiterate that they told me not to have this surgery, they just make things worse. (There are others that have been really supportive.) I am depressed about the situation and have times that I am angry with myself for having this surgery but I get over it quickly.
My surgeon believes that the worst is behind me. After pouring out my fears, (I am going to have complications for the rest of my life, all my hair is going to fall out and it does not grow fast, I will never be able to eat) he stated that it was just a little anxiety that was part of having a speed bump in the process and as the weeks go on without any complications, I should feel better. He thinks I will go on to appreciate the DS. I hope so.
I have read enough posts on here to know that the future should be better. As for my weight, I am down 51 pounds. Not too bad. So, let’s see where this journey will lead. Right now, I having trouble seeing around the corner.
It's good to see you and I hope things continue to get better and better. Dr C sounds like he knows what he's talking about. Stay hooked in here with us.
Congrats on the -51 pounds. That's great!
--gina
Congrats on the -51 pounds. That's great!
--gina
5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny
The first three months are far and away the hardest, even without complications. After that, it gets really better each month. It helps to remember that by one year out you will be feeling pretty "normal" again with all the joy of good health and a new body.
~Gail R~ high wt.288, surg wt 274, LW 143, CW 153, GW164
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