i dont feel like myself

I am 3 weeks out from gastric bypass monday and i have had a lot of trouble with nasuea and i just dont feel like doing anything......I am tired all the time,,i am behind on my housework and i dont want to get out of the house and do anything,,,,,,has anyone else been here where i am at??? Do you have any suggeations how i can snap out of it?????? I called vandy yesterday and they told me to drink a cup of camommile tea in the mornings to flush out sinus drainage in my pouch and that will help with nasuea but what about the feeling of blahhhhh?? What to do,,,what to do?

Hi Sherry! I felt like that for about 5-6 weeks after surgery.  Then all of a sudden I had energy to do stuff.  Give your body and mind time to heal.  YOu will soon be up and running, literally.  Good luck with the sinus drainage, I know the feeling.  Welcome to the losers bench. Beth

Yes! I went through something similar though a little different.  I was really energetic right after surgery and then about 2 days after I came home, it was like a light switch turned off and I had absolutely no energy. It took just about everything in me to walk to the mailbox and back. Just make sure you are getting lots of protein and water!!

Hi sherry, I think we all go thru that period.  Sounds like you picked up a bug, I know the flu is going around, and flu shots are now available.  If it doesn't get any better, see a therapist.  They may be able to help you understand what is causing the blahs.  I'll say a prayer for you.  Love kathy

Hey Sherry!!....... I am sorry you feel bad........I have chronic sinusitis(sp)..... I take Singular every night....I USE to have to use inhalers........ and  a nebilizer (sp) machines. Advair ...and other breathing medications........ I feel for you........ Are you getting enough vitaims???........ Are you drinking enough water???......... Changing the subject but....Does your nose run  when you start getting full??  When I am eating OR drinking my protein shakes... ehrn I reach or get close to the 3 oz...my nose runs...I know that is just too silly.......but it does!!........Well I hope you get to feeling better! Leticia

I wanted to say thanks to everyone for the support,,it really helps.....i am getting my vitamins and water in but i fall a little short on the protein,,i get between 40 and 60 grams a day,,most days,,,,the doc wants me to get between 60 and 70 grams a day.....i have to work on that....  My nose dont run when i get full,,but i hiccup,,isnt that odd???? It happens every time i take that extra little bite i shouldn have....I going to try to keep on keeping on,,,thanks again the words of support really have picked me up some

Sherry you just had major surgery.  You will feel tired from the anesthesia alone!  Try not to overdo it on the housework (your doctor will tell you this) so tell your husband the house may be a disaster but you cant help it! lol I get the hiccups if I eat a little too much or a little too fast.  I always tell whoever I'm with, "well I'm full.  I have the hiccups."  This morning after breakfast, I was wondering, did I eat enough?  Am I full?  Did I eat too much?  What is my tummy telling me?  About that time, I hiccupped.  I said, yep, Im full.  lol

Sherry,

It's sort of a relief to run across your post. My gastric bypass was 9-17 and I too am having the same problem. I don't want or feel like doing anything. It's so depressing. I'm actually regretting this surgery even though I've already lost 16 pounds. I have diarrhea after any amount of protein or even if I drink too much. I feel so totally drained and depressed.  

I guess we'll just keep hanging in there. Surely it will get better before long.

God bless,

Melissa