When does it get better?

I am not sure how to describe the feelings I am having. It really has nothing to do with the pain from surgery in the abdomin, more internal. I keep having hot flashes. Yesterday my blood pressure dropped to 107/66 so I am sure I got a little dehidrated. I was running a fever too. I am on antibiotics from the dr because I had a little infection from the JP Drain site so I slept most of the day instead of drinking, but when I realized what was going on I started drinking last night got my BP up and ended up drinking like 50oz of water. So why do I feel weird today? I have been drinking since I got up. Even having a protein drink.

Anyone else go through this?

Thanks

Sher

I can't speak for everybody, but I had my RNY on 2/9 and it was about 2 weeks before I did not feel incredibly tired  with just a little bit of walking and moving about.   I finally made myself go to the gym and start walking slowly on the treadmill.  The more I walked, the better I started to feel.  My energy level did not come back to 100 % for another 2 weeks.  After that I started to feel much much better. 

I didn't have any trouble with infection or dehydration, so I don't really know how that feels.  I would imagine that the antibiotics you are taking would have some bearing on how you are feeling.  When you get off of those, you will probably see a big difference. 

If you don't feel better soon, I would call my Dr.   They will know if what you are feeling is "normal". 

Best of luck to you.  Hope this helped in some way.

Your body will do all kinds of crazy things. If the same problem persists or you feel it is serious enough to need treatment, definitely contact your surgeon's office.

Most of my odd issues with energy, dizziness, etc. passed within 24 hours. Your body is still in shock and is healing. Combine that with rapid weight loss and a drastic change in your eating patterns and its a recipe for unpredictable things to occur.

This too, shall pass. :-)

I tell you, it was about 4 months before i felt normal again. not that it was awful but i know the 'odd' feeling you're describing. It WILL get better!! just please be sure to do everything your dr. says and if you need them, call them!

Don't play around - CALL YOUR DR. IMMEDIATELY! With a BP drop, fever, and infection, not worth taking any chances.

Girlly, I am so sorry you are having such a rough time, all I can say is
it will get better EVERY day. Take it one day at a time. That's what I keep telling myself. HUGS COMING YOUR WAY!!!!

It does get better, but don't hesitate to call your doc if you have questions....just follow your instinct w/those things....that's the best bet.  I got an infection (a UTI) the day after surgery & I felt so, so horrible--Dr. Houston readmitted me & I went on antibiotics....that cleared it up, but, honestly, it was 5-6 weeks before I was 100% again.....just give yourself time & call the doc if you are running a fever!  xo, Micheala.

Girlfriend just keep going. I didn't have the problems that you are having with the BP and infection but sure have had enough. I will get better!! Take care and listen to the sound advice that you are getting.

Thank you all. It's weird I woke up today and feel completely fine. Yes I still have some pain in the abdomin, but other then that I dont have the "weirdness" I had yesterday. Thank god.

Thanks all,

Sher