need immediate support guys :-(

Hi guys..im 1 week post op..as you all know...and am experiencing nausea and severe weakness that wont go away (im sorry i haven't been online a bunch..im just soo weak that even THIS is a chore). Is this common? I am on my flinstones vitamin, a chewable aspirin, and potassium up until yesterday (i only had 2 of the 3 because of the nausea). The dr. office had me "take a step back" to just clear liquids (instead of my protein shakes/puddings****il the nausea goes away. This really scares me and is discouraging. I am drinking plenty of fluids also. I was stronger and had more stamina 4 days ago than i do now! I have lost 23 lbs in a week. Please guys...respond and let me know if this is something that you too have went through..im feeling soo icky and have been very tearful too. Thanks, Dawn Phillips

me too! dr thought it was the protien shakes mary jo

the first 2 weeks after the surgery are the WORST! and yes!! you are going through major withdrawls of basic food groups, that you are just not able to eat now, or eat as much as you used to. That is huge for your body. Not quite like drug withdrawls, but it is hard on you anyhow! Dont give up, just step back for a few days, like the doc says, take it easy. I am sure by next week this time, you will be feeling better. Still not 100%, but better anyhow! Judi Detmering

Hi Dawn, I just spoke with you the other day and you sounded great! I remember when I had my first surgery and I felt like that too, I had NO energy at all, I slept alot. Maybe you should take it easy and get as much rest as you can right now. I will be praying for you Dawn. Love, Diana

Hey Dawn. Since I've never had surgery, I really don't have any good answers for you. The best I can say is just hang in there and take it easy. It's still so soon after your surgery. I know this is easy for me to say since I'm not the one going through this, but try not to stress. Worrying and stressing will just use up even more energy that you can't afford to lose now. Just keep taking it one day at a time, and I'm sure soon it will be much better. Sorry if this all sounds so cliche by the way!

Hi Dawn, Hope things turn around for you soon! Are you getting your liquids in? I have freinds who dehydrated a week or two after surgrey.....had several of the same symptoms. Just something to watch ok? Good luck ~Becky~

Hi Dawn, I haven't been threw the surgery as of yet but I found this along time ago and have it taped on every mirror I have, and this is what I will someday soon be able to say, so when you get over the feeling sick stuff, put this up and it will remind you why you did it in the first place. I hope you feel better soon. The Woman in the Mirror Walking past the mirrored glass, I take a timid peek, I see a woman staring back, I'm too choked up to speak. The puffiness, at last, is gone, The skin is pink and glowing, The many pounds that melted off, Finally, is showing. Hard to believe, till recently, This same woman was dying, Stuffing food to ease the pain, Heartbroken and crying. Life revolved around each snack, She lived for every meal, Anything to numb the hurt, She didn't want to feel. When did she get so pretty? When did God remove the grief ? How did this miracle happen? Who provided the relief ? What a gift! A second chance! I thank God every day, For His grace in showing me, There IS a better way. I walk, I dance, I make love too, My heart is filled with gladness, I'm out of bondage, out of pain, There is no room for sadness. This woman in the mirror, Smiles softly back at me, She has good cause to be so pleased, She's finally been set free.

Hello Dawn, I hope your feeling better today, icky is no way to feel on a beautiful day is it? Keep the faith, you'll feel better soon I'm sure. Hugs to ya.