Need Some Encouragement Please

I have been feeling terrible the past two days.  Yesterday, I had the worst headache all day and had to go home because I was also very nauseous.  I finally picked up my Phenergan cream and put some on but I was very sick most of the day.  I laid down when I got home but my headache just wouldn't go away, as well as the nausea.  My husband forced down 16oz of the protein drink and about 50 oz of water before 10:30, but I felt like crap.

I've lost about 13 pounds since last Friday, which is fantastic, but I am wondering if that is contributing to my feeling so weak.  Today I took a shower and had to go sit down for about 10 minutes before I could dry my hair.  Then when I finally got ready to get in the truck to go to work, I just didn't have the energy to drive there.  I went back in the house and called my GP to see if I could get a CBC to see if my hemoglobin is low.  I finally made it to work about 10:30 but I am still so weak.  I am trying to drink a Isopure fruit drink, but it is slow going.

Is there something I am doing wrong?  Is this normal?  I really need to work if possible, but I don't know how long I can at the rate I am going.

I would appreciate some advice from you guys.

Thanks,

Kim

Call Weight Wise!!!  That is not normal at this point.  I am wondering if you are dehydrated?  Nausea is a common sign of dehydration.

I don't know about the VSG, but after I had my surgery, for the first 2 weeks, I had to sit and rest after my shower before blow drying my hair. I would call Dr. B. just to make sure especially with the nausea.

When I don't get enough fluids in, I get very lightheaded and dizzy. ((Hugs)) hope you soon feel much better!

Edited to say: Dr. Walton told me it would be about 6 weeks for me to feel like myself..and he was right. Again, it's probably different than your surgery..

THIS HAPPENED TO ME ALSO. DR B TOLD ME TO CONTINUE ON MY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS AND ONE DAY MY BLOOD PRESSURE GOT REALLY REALLY LOW AND I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA PASS OUT. NEEDLESS TO SAY I QUIT MY MEDS AND DR B SAID THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA BECAUSE I EVIDENTLY DON'T NEED THEM ANYMORE. BUT I WOULD GO AHEAD AND CALL WW IF YOU ARE STILL FEELING THAT WAY AND ARE CONCERNED. I HOPE YOU GET TO FEELING BETTER!

I was pretty weak and tired but didn't realize how weak and tired until I started back to work.  You don't notice so much just sitting around the house but once you get back to work it takes it out of you.  Are you on blood pressure meds?  If so, you might need to be off them.  I would say it sounds like dehydration but if you had 50 oz of water today that probably is not it....unless that is why you started feeling better, because you got that much water in.

I agree -- call WW! I did not experience the extreme weakness, but once I went back to work I definitely was tired. Last week I left early and was in bed no later than 9 PM -- 7 PM on the day I tried to stay over at work! This week I have been able to stay full days so far but have still been going to bed early. Dr Walton told me the same thing about it taking 6 weeks to feel back to normal. I did not believe him at first but last week I knew exactly what he meant! Since you are getting some protein in it does sound more like dehydration.

Just a thought, I had 3 employees call in sick today with the same symptoms, could be a bug going around. Hope you feel better.

Kim, I just think that you are doing too much too soon. I was off work nine days. You need to take some time for yourself and just relax. I never felt the weakness that you are describing. Try some of the protein shakes off your list and if at all possible don't go back to wor****il next week. Heck you're only a week out today. It will get better, however if it doesn't give Dr. Broussard a call, okay. (((((HUGS))))), Rita

PS....How's Melissa doing?

Dr. Walton called me last night and he said that it sounded like a lack of carbs (Metabolic acidosis).  He told me to get more protein shakes and to drink some Gatorade and call him if it doesn't get better.  I started some Gatorade last night and this morning it is a little better.  I still get winded when I walk very far, but at least I can work.  I am taking it easy and not exerting myself at all.  I am happy to say I have lost 15 pounds so far!!  My internet is messed up at home so it is harder for me to reply but I am so glad to have you guys.

Melissa sees Dr. B tomorrow.  I am so excited for her.  I think she still has weight to lose but at least she is pushing forward. 

Kim

Glad to hear your feeling better.