4 weeks today!! Finally the regret has passed.....Here's my story

Good Afternoon All,

   Its been a while since I posted so I wanted to send an update. First Thanks to everyone for all the well wishes and support it was invaluable as I went through my process. My Surgery was Jan 26, I was nervous but went through with it. What followed was regret, pain and a hospital stay. I ended up getting Pneumonia and had to stay another week in the hospital, finally recovered and sent home and it was the worst experience I cried every day, it hurt to move, it hurt to walk, I couldn't keep my meds down and liquids hurt. I was spiraling into depression and having regret over my decision. Next thing I know I was vomiting 6-8 times a day to only be rushed back to the hospital on February 8 with dehydration but to find out the real problem for my sickness was I had a blot clot in my lung, in that moment I was thankful I went to ER. I stayed in the hospital till about Friday the 12th. Almost 3 weeks I was giving up on my journey, walking had gotten easier and my liquids were going down, pureed food was okay but everything started to taste like paste. 

The moment I began to see the light is the day I hit 3 weeks, it sounds funny but on that day I woke up feeling better, I took my meds, was able to sit up and get some stuff done on the computer and eating was a breeze. This was the day I didnt hate myself and that I knew my life was changing for the better.

Now 4 weeks officially things are better, I am back at work even though my tummy is still sore it is bearable. I have my self on an eating and drinking schedule and have finally reached the soft food stage. I have a little more energy but an 8 hour day still wears me out. The biggest thing I learned is that it does get better. That trying to rush things just don't! Take you time, This is a major surgery even if you convinced yourself its not.

From here I look forward to the days ahead. Oh yeah I am officially went from 347 pounds down to 315 pounds. Although I cant see it yet I look forward to the changes.

I am sorry you had all these problems. It is too bad you could not ake some extra time off to recuperate from the extra medical problems. I hope you feel more energetic soon

Glad you are doing better. Keep us updated on how you are. This is a great place for help and encouragement. 

I live in Stephens City, and I wonder if the Winchester hospital center is the best place for this surgery. I'm considering driving to Herndon to get the surgery done. I wish I could trust that I will have excellent health care in Winchester. Is that where you had your surgery? I'm at the first step of my journey, and just joined this website today. Hope you're feeling well today. Thanks.

Yep! That sure DOES happen! I had a friend age 36 who got gung ho on the RNY after seeing me have mine and she had a local excellent surgeon do it. (Mine had been done in another state for personal reasons). She had a similar post op course as you but died...clots in her lungs.

I'm THRILLED you have done well and they found the clot. May you continue progressing to good health! These surgeries are no joke! Glad you posted what happened to you...you might save another life.

I am glad to see your post. Too many think this surgery is a breeze, it's not. You will know you had this surgery for the rest of your life. I ate several bites too much today and laid on my side in a fetal position for 20 minutes. I am almost 14 years out. No regrets

Such a very hard and scary start for you.   I am glad you came through, and I am glad you are able to look forward to the future.  Take care of yourself, and as your weight drops more, you will feel even better.  Stay in touch here on OH.  Very supportive, IMO.