One month out and I still feel awful

He's crazy!

I was extremely listless for a good 5 weeks, and my open incision was completely healed after only 2 weeks.  Some docs don't take into account the havoc wreaked inside of us for surgery.  The recovery continues after the outside incisions heal.  

You can try eliminating all dairy, for some are extremely sensitive.  Other culprits are artifiicial sweeteners and simple carbs.

You will feel better in 2 or 3 weeks.  I went back to work at 8 days post op but only for 1 hour.  Then I was in the ER the whole next day.  Then I started back to work 1 hour a day for a few days, then 2 hours a day, etc.  I was probably 8 weeks out or so when I went back more or less full-time.  And I could run to the bathroom whenever I needed to.  You just need to give it more time.  Feel better soon!

Wow, I think your doctor was unrealistic saying you would be back to work in two weeks. I was still feeling pretty awful at 4 weeks, too.
I was feeling a lot better by 6 weeks, but was still very weak.
Drink your water religiously. It is uncomfortable, but it will really help.
Take care!

My Surgeon told me I could be back to work in 1.5 weeks.  I did but then was off the next 3 weeks after that. I had complications was in the hospital 2 additional times one for 8 days.  This is all in the first month.   I did not know what "YMMV" meant... It's Your Mileage May Vary...

It is so true for each of us!  Each one of us will react differently to this surgery.

Stay Hydrated.  I spent a lot after surgery trying to find the right protein because everything before surgery didn't work.  I found Unjury and have used it only for months now. 

Best of luck to you!

 

When what you are doing isn't working, change something.  Do a day of only chicken soup or something totally different.  Try some gatoraid for fluids.  Change it up and do whatever works for you.  Try some mashed potatoes.  Eat what sounds good and appealing.

Here's the deal.  Right now you are healing and relearning food/fluids/etc.  Eat whatever you want within reason.  Do not worry about calories, carbs, weight loss.  You are not there yet.  When you get to the point where you feel OK and you know you can eat and drink that is when you put the hammer down and eat no carbs.

For right now, your goal is to get rid of the nausea and be able to eat and drink.  And if you think you need more acid reducers, try it.

I totally agree with Patty.  At 4 weeks I felt just horrible and so I stopped trying to do all the stuff I was "supposed" to do and just went with what made me feel better. 

I ate the noodles in my chicken soup, I had cream of wheat cereal a few times a day - whatever felt good plus water/decaf tea and a little unsweetened fruit juice.  I only take chewable vitamins. I can't tolerate protein drinks but have some bars I can use.  I use a lot of "Bariatric Foods" like the hot chocolate and  chips/crackers to supplement my protein because soft meat and eggs still don't sit well.  I am at 14 weeks out.  I work hard to get my calories, my hydration (a lot of it from soups) and my protein (I aim for 90 g per day.)

So even though I am not one of the easy healing post-ops - my 30 month labs were good, just needed more potassium.  My hair is intact.  And I have lost 61 pounds.  I went back to they gym at 8 weeks.  I went to work within 10 days, but only a few hours at a time and took a month go build up to full time - not something a teacher can do, I know.  I would say that after 2 months, things should get better, but after 3 months I still have bad days (sometimes many days in a row!)

Hang in there - chart your food and see if that helps shed some light on what causes negative reactions - sometimes it has helped me, sometimes I just don't know what's going on!  I keep looking forward to that 12 month mark when everyone seems to be sorted out!