When Will I Feel Better?

Hey Y'all, I know that it's only been 3 weeks(well,almost) since my surgery and in a lot of ways I feel sooo much better than when I came home but I just don't feel like myself yet. I keep a count of my protien and I'm not making my 60 grams yet but I'm getting there, and I take all of my vitamins everyday, but I just am a little nauseous all the time and have yet to wake up in the morning and think, WoW, I feel really good today! My energy is still low and I haven't started walking yet. Since I had an open RNY Dr Byrne said to just make sure I am getting enough fluids and all of my vitamins and the food would come later but I do feel better when I get enough protien. Anyhoo, enough whining right? I am supposed to go back to work this Sun afternoon and I hope I can make it because I am out of leave already. I have a desk job and my boss will accomodate me on the no pushing, pulling or lifting anything for another couple of weeks. Can you guys think of anything I'm doing wrong? When did you start to feel better?

The first month has its ups and downs. Once you start eating regular food you will start feeling better, but don't expect it overnight. Get as much rest as you can and you will be up and going in no time. Susann

Thanks for that.. and when I said I'm not walking yet, I meant for excersize. When I read the post it sounded like I haven't been out of bed!..and that is not the case.

Like Susann said, it will be hit or miss the first month. I felt GREAT finally at around 3 months out. Take care of yourself and just keep doing what you are doing. Try your best with the protien and fluids and eventually you will have so much energy, you won't know what to do with yourself! You just had some major trauma inflicted on your body, plus you are now at a calorie deficit. Jusy because you are not running marathons yet doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong. It just means your body is using all its resources to heal itself. It will get better. Kathy

I don't think you are doing anything wrong...you just had major surgery! It does take time, esp. since you had an open incision. Just keep working on tha****er, protein, and walking...you'll be feeling better each day! Hugs, Elizabeth

SUNDI, HONEY, YOU HAD MAJOR SURGERY, IT TAKES AWHILE FOR YOUR SYSTEM TO RECOVER FROM THIS. IF YOU HAD DR. BYRNE YOU KNOW AT FIRST HE'S MORE CONCERNED W/ KEEPING UP W/ OUR FLUIDS AND VITAMINS. I HATE TO TELL YOU THIS BUT I'M ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO NEVER FELT ROTTEN AFTER SURGERY. IT MAY BE DUE TO THE FACT THAT I RESTED WHEN I FELT TIRED, TOOK IT EASY FOR THE FIRST THREE WEEKS. AS FAR AS THE NAUSEA, ONE DAY YOU'LL WAKE UP AND IT'LL BE GONE AND YOU WON'T EVEN REALIZE IT. HAVE YOU TRIED A LITTLE MYLANTA FOR THIS? THAT'S WHAT I USED AND IT WORKED WELL. JUST A THOUGHT, ARE YOU TAKING YOU VITAMINS ON AN EMPTY STOMACH? IF SO TRY TAKING THEM JUST BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR MEALS. SOMETIMES THE VITAMINS CAN BE VERY UPSETTING TO OUR STOMACHS. IF THE NAUSEA CONTINUES ASK DR. BYRNE FOR A SCRIPT FOR SOME PHENERGAN. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DONNA, sfy (SOUTHERN FRIED YANKEE)

Hey Sundi, Sorry you are not feeling better. It sound like you are doing everything right. I really push myself but that was me.. You are supose to rest as much as you can. I hope you start feeling better soon. Call me if theres anything I can do for you.. I need to talk to anyways about Michael Bday party so call me or send me you number ok your friend Sharona

Hey! look at you! I see why rudy did not recognize you. call me soon, you know my #. In response to earlier questions, I usually take my vits after a meal. I have not tried mylanta though, maybe that will help. the nausea isn't bad, just annoying. Of course you guys are right. I took a 2 hr nap today and felt much better. MIL took the kids God bless her. looking forward to sat at the meeting. Thanks for all the kind words.

ACTUALLY, YOU'RE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT! &, YOU SHOULD BE SO VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE DOING SO WELL (protein, fluids & supplements)! YOU'RE JUST EXPECTING TOO MUCH TOO SOON. READ MY PREVIOUS POST TO MS ROBIN ... YOU HAVE BEEN HIT BY A TRUCK, SO TO SPEAK ... YOU'RE NOT GOING TO FEEL GREAT FOR A WHILE. BUT, IF YOU ARE FEELING A LITTLE BETTER OVER TIME, THEN YOU ARE HAVING SUCCESS! REMEMBER, IT TAKES 3 MONTHS JUST FOR THE CUTS TO HEAL INSIDE YOU ... SO, YOUR BODY IS TRYING TO DO EVERYTHING YOU WANT IT TO, HEAL A MAJOR TRAUMA INSIDE YOU, & DO THIS ON ALL OF WHAT ??? 300 OR SO CALORIES A DAY? SLOW DOWN ... BE GOOD TO YOURSELF ... TAKE NAPS ... YOUR BODY IS REALLY DOING WELL CONSIDERING ALL IT HAS GONE THROUGH! GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICK

I'm about 4 months out and I felt nauseous the first three months. It will get better. Rest as much as you can, every day gets better. Judy