I need HELP!

I am so sorry that I haven't been around much lately but I am having problems and I don't know what to do. Please help if you can. I had banded gastric bypass 8 days ago and when I was released from the hospital last thursday I felt great. The next few days I was able to walk an hour a day and get in my protein and fluids. I was looking forward to going back to work next week. Yesterday was my 1 week post op appointment and when i got up I was very weak and tried, couldn't even stand to take a shower or get dressed, when i finally made it to the doctors I was cold and clammy and had no energy. The doctor was very concerned and sent me to get a chest xray and blood work. My blood pressure was very low and I usually have high blood pressure. after getting the results from the test the doctor said everything looked normal, that my blood pressure was alittle low and that I should only take 1/2 of my meds. and if in a day or 2 if I didn't feel better to call the office, that I may have to go back to the hospital for a few days. Well this morning when I finally wake up  I feel even more weak and tried and am not able to move around at all without being completely drained. I am scared and I don't want to go back to the hospital. Last night I had pain in my legs and feet and this morning my blood pressure was very low but my pulse is alittle high. I just want to feel better, what can I do ? I am drinking Isopure in the 20 ounce bottle and drinking water as much as I can stand but nothing is helping, plus today I have had diarrhea several times. I don't mean to keep jumping around but I just feel so bad. I am getting depressed and starting to regret the surgery can anybody relate, if so please help.

Hello!! I cannot relate, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear that you are having such problems. This surgery is an amazing, life changing surgery and it just breaks my heart to see those that cannot enjoy that success that comes with it :( 
Has your doctor checked for blood clots?? If not, i would DEFINATELY recommend that he do so!! Did you get sent home with any blood thinner injections?? I had to take them for 2 weeks, once I got home to prevent blood clots!! I have NO history of anything that would have led him to send me home with them, except for I beleive it is just routine, post op, to prevent them from occuring!! Again I am so sorry that you are not feeling well!! Hang in there and keep us posted!!

You know your body better than anyone else knows it - if something is wrong - call the Doc or go to the emergency room. I'm sorry you're having a hard time of it and I hope you're back to feeling 100% soon.

- Iris

Im so sorry youre going through this... but i just wanted to say... i wouldnt hesitate to get back in touch with your doctor if you feel this bad. there is no need to suffer like this. just insist on seeing him, they cant deny you help~!

Blood pressure low and pulse rate high indicates dehydration... No energy, weak goes along with dehydration.
First I would call the office and see if they can give you a couple of liters of fluid in the office.  The diarrhea is not helping your situation right now.

Unless you are  having pain, I would not susupect blood clots.  And if there is no fever, I would not be thinking infection - plus your labs proved that...

At any rate, call your doctor's office and see what they can do for you..

Shelia

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Im sorry you are dealing with this I would call your doctor and let him do the once over again to make sure nothing else is wrong best of luck to you!!

Darcie

Jenny,
Keep in mind you have just had major surgery.
Do not expect to just run and jump off the operating table a feel like nothing has happend.
I was very weak for a couple of weeks too.
I found as I was able to tolerate more types of soft foods I started feeling better.
If you continue to feel this bad you need to call your doctor.
I hope things will start turning around for you soon.
                                                         Annie

If you haven't called your Dr., call now. It's important. I understand that you don't want to go the hospital. You may not have to, but if you do, then go. It's important to ensure that you are getting the medical care you need.

Please know that under the best of cir****tances, it is very common to have LisaW commonly refers to as "Buyer's Remorse." I had one of my melt-downs at about 10 days out and was really distressed that I had 'done this TO myself.' Things will get better. Your health and quality of life will improve, but in the short term, you need to contact your Dr and get yourself on an even keel.

Hang in there ... and CALL your dr!

Barb