Feel like crap

I had lap. gastric bypass on Jan 28th got home yesterday the 29th and boy do i feel Ike crap...I had a problem at the hospital with high blood pressure other then that it all went well from what my doctor says. i do have a huge bruise around one of my sutures that hurts like hell. I can't stand the liquid pain medication i have but am forcing myself to take it. I brush my teeth about 5 times a day cuz the taste in my mouth is so bad. Every time i take a sip of water it seems to be too much....  I have sf jello and Popsicles but pretty much everything i tried taste icky to me, excep****er. I guess no pain, no gain. i just sure hope it all passes soon I'm afraid i might get dehydrated... It even hurts to cry but i had tears to i guess I'm not dehydrated yet so that  should be a plus.
I'm just feel down and a little sorry for myself... Its only been 3 days, i guess this is all normal right??

Tina, this will improve, quickly.  The taste is probably part ketosis and part from the anesthetics.  I had a large bruise from one site too.  Keep trying the liquids, whatever you can get in.  Take your pain meds and walk about in the house several times a day.

The emotions will be in an uproar.  There is an article that explains the emotions located in the "blog" area in the box to the right.  Go to the blog and head down several articles to the one that talks about weight loss and emotions.  Come share and vent as often as needed.  Here for your support.  The first few days were the worst, then life begins again.  Hugs and congrats on getting to the losing side of surgery.  Kathy

I'm walking pretty good its the only thing i can do to make thing's move along. my hubby says i may be over doing it but i don't think so its just around the house back and forth. I will keep reminding myself this is all normal and tomorrow will be a better day maybe i can sleep till Monday and wake up a new person....

THANKS for the support

Hang in there, Tina.  It gets better I promise.  You have just been through major surgery; of course you aren't going to feel terrific.  Once you get passed this part it really does get better.

Colleen

I will keep reminding myself of that
THANKS  Colleen

tina, boy do i remember how crappy you feel the first week or two.  i had the runs and vomitting to boot.  it does rapidly get better so hand in there.  the article kathy referred you to is  a great one to read that will help explain a lot of what you will be going through.  it is ok to vent, to get it out of your system.  hang in there.  let me know if i can do anything to help. take care. vick  

Tina {{{HUGS}}} Go ahead.. lay your head on my shoulder and talk, cry, whine, complain, ...just don't bite me!  Remember this is very temporary and will be well worth the struggle initially. I hated that taste in my mouth, ketoacidosis.... blah! The one good thing about that taste is, when you hit a plateau, you can tell when the scale is getting ready to move again, when you taste that taste in your mouth again.

You are going through lots of adjustments, both physically and mentally and it isn't easy. But it will level out for you soon. Won't be long til you go from feeling lost to feeling like you are an old veteran of wls! Keep those popsicles handy. Thats alot of what got me through the first 2 weeks. Those and orange crystal light with a scoop of vanilla protein powder in it.  (kinda tasted like an orange creamsicle). Take bitty sips of liquids.. try not to use straws, as they can cause more air to build up in your pouch and intestines, and i am sure you have plenty of that already. As far as your walking around the house, just listen to your body.. It'll tell you when enough is enough. It is good to do several short walks. i recall pacing quite a bit early out after surgery... Ya kinda feel lost for a bit.. aren't sure what the heck to do, think, feel, expect... Now is a great time to reach out to your friends here.

Hang in there girl! And congrats on your safe arrival to the losers bench...

Tina welcome home. So glad everything went well. I haven't "been there, done that" yet, but from everything I have read, you are completly normal. I see the buddies have answered and given you lots of reassurance and advice. I'm taking notes, LOL, cause I'll be joining you soon. Hang in there, and I'll be watching for your posts saying your doing much better!

Hugs,
Rhonda