Feeling Pretty Blah

I still feel pretty beat up. I can't tell when I'm hungry. Although my tummy does sommersaults when my hubby and daughter eat food and I smell it. I've been trying to get down protein shakes, SF popsicles, SF jello, and SF pudding... That's about all I can attempt at this point. I can't eat more than a couple of ounces.. and I TRY to stretch it over 30 minutes. It's tough! I'm also having trouble with water... I am trying to sip sip sip, but I feel so bloated. My calcium/vitamin D levels feel low (tinglies/numbess in the hands). I'm taking chewables and am going to wait a couple of days and have my PCP test my levels. This drain has been a major pain too. I keep worrying about ripping it out.  I sleep on my back, which isn't so great for someone with back problems. This has been giving me headaches. Grrr. I knew this wouldn't be smooth sailing.. I just keep telling myself it'll be worth it once I'm recovered! It's been kinda rough so far though.

Despite all of my complaining, I'm so happy I had this done and I'm ready for the real work to begin!

Hey Lisa!

Honey, none of this sounds out of the ordinary to me, and I think so many of us, if not all, can totally relate.

It sounds like you're doing everything just right.  Your body needs a chance to heal and get over the trauma that's just been inflicted on it. 

As long as you're doing your best to comply with your surgeon's criteria, then it's all good. 

That drain IS a pain, there's nothing good to be said about it, and I can almost guarantee that you'll feel better once it's out.

Trust me, the first six weeks are the toughest, but you WILL get through them.

Hugs,

Tia

Oh Lisa - I'm so sorry you are feeling crappy.  I did for the first seven days, and then I woke up and felt pretty good.  Not great, by any stretch of the imagination, but pretty good.  It's ok to complain...you just had major surgery!

I haven't felt hunger since the day before my surgery, so I guess that would be Nov. 9th, but I had a different surgery.  All I can say is get in what you can.  As for the bloating, try some gas ex strips - they worked wonders for me.  And a lot of walking.  I started walking pretty regularly about 3 days out and it really helped, but pacing around the house the first couple of days helped with the gas too.

I can't help with the drain - I didn't have one - but I could only sleep on my back for the first week or so and it stank, so I can totally comiserate.

It will get better.  I promise.  *hugs* 

Lisa,

It all sounds pretty normal.  Complaining is totally ok.  Just hang in there.

I had the DS so our stomachs are the same, I can tell you I still never feel hungry, or at least not the hungry feeling I had before surgery.  My hungry now is actually more of an empty feeling.  You will learn to recognize it.

Good luck!  Oh, and take a pain pill or some Tylenol about and hour before you go to have your drains removed.  It was weird feeling but pain-free that way.

Welcome home! I didn't have a drain after my RNY but I had to sleep on my back. I got one of those huge pillows and that helped. Of course, I have a king bed that's 3 feet high so getting in and out was literally a pain.

I couldn't even get my liquids in for the first 2 days and then barely anything for a week. Had to give up the prescription painkillers because they gave me waking nightmares. Tylenol 500 mg pills were my best friends.

Hope you feel better soon!!!

Hang in there honey. It WILL get better I PROMISE!!! The first week home is called HELL WEEK for a reason.........my first week home I cried more then I did anything. I hardly ate and had to be forced to drink. So your already doing better then I did ;o) Keep your chin up honey! You are doing great and I AM PROUD OF YOU!!!!! xoxoxoxox

Lisa, I am so sorry you are feeling yucky. I can't give advice since I have not been there yet. I do hope you start to feel better soon. I guess there is light at the end of the tunnel and oh yea the extra prize weight loss. Hmmm sounds good to me. Take care and complain anytime.


                                                                                                                            Julie

Aww, Lisa, sorry you're feeling crummy.  Each day will get better and better.  Once you get the drain out, you'll notice a huge improvement.  Feel better soon and welcome to the Loser's Bench.

Hey Lisa, feel better soon!!!

crabbyKelly

 Hi Lisa,

Like everyone else said, the way you're feeling is totally normal.

Just one suggestion. I too had problems with water. In fact, it was a few weeks before I could tolerate plain water. I drank a lot of decaf tea and Crystal Light in the beginning. It felt much better on my pouch. Warm or room temp drinks may be easier for you to handle as well.

Hang in there! :)