Question:
Four weeks post-op and feeling fatigued and pained...
When can I expect to feel somewhat "normal"? I am four weeks post op and am still very fatigued. My low energy level is preventing me from being focused and productive at work, to which I have just returned part-time. My pouch feels raw, and even sips of water produce serious belching. As a result, I am struggling with my fluid intake and food intake in general. I am taking my vitamins but feel as though I am slowly starving. As well prepared as I thought I was for this surgery, I did not anticipate as many low points as this. Please help. — purses4me (posted on March 10, 2006)
March 10, 2006
Hi Julie, I am now 9 1/2 months post op. I can remember feeling very tired
for about 7 weeks then I was able to start eating normal again. It is very
hard to eat and drink at first because everything is so different about
your body. I promise you it iwll get better.Don't give up!!! I have lost 89
pounds and feel wonderful so it really is all worth it in the end. If you
have anymore questions please contact me. You can check out my profile.
Hang in there and keep taking those vitamins to.JoAnn
— tweetyjo64
March 10, 2006
Julie, Hang in there. The first month or two is the hardest. After that you
will slowly work back to your former energy level. By six months you will
feel normal again. It was around the 3rd week I started to question why I
did this. Now I am 18 months post op and lost 100 pounds. I went from a
size 22 to a size 10 in one year. There is nothing like going from the plus
side of the store to the other regular side of the store. It's worth it.
— smparker2
March 10, 2006
Hi Julie, Yes, it does get better, however, if you really think
you might have a stricture of some kid call your doctor. He or she is the
one to tell you if everthing is o.k. Do not wait. If you are unable to eat
or drink you might have a problem. It is
hard in the beginning to eat or drink, but it does get easier.
You might also try some warm liquid not hot, but see if that
goes down better than cold water. You have to get water into your system.
& are you still eating soft or pureed foods. You should be. Hange in
There
Marilyn, the Bearlady
— Marilyn C.
March 10, 2006
I've read several other peoples responses and they all said it takes about
6 weeks to recouperate from the surgery.
I'm 6 weeks out and feeling better. I get a boost when I do the B12
injections. If you haven't done one, try it.
I had problems keeping things down. My 2 best bets were cottage cheese and
watered down Old El Pasco fat free refried beans eaten very slowly.
— LaurieH
March 11, 2006
It took me almost exactly 7 weeks to feel "normal", although some
days are still better than others. I feel good and have loads of energy.
The body does adjust to this new eating style. The healing can take
between 3-5 months and you'll have good days and bad.......with the good
outnumbering the bad around week 7. Hang in there......
— LauraA
March 11, 2006
You are feeling exactly the way I did and it will get better. You are too
early post-op. My energy level did not pick up well for about six to eight
weeks. You will not be able to get all your fluids in right now and you
will also feel full just taking your vitamins. This too will get better.
Just hang in a little longer, you are going to get there. It is true, you
can read and study three years (which is what I did) and until you actually
have the surgery and go through it, you do not realize how difficult it
really is. People were so supportive with me, continue to post and ask your
questions. You will be fine. Let us know how much you are losing. I will be
four months out March 17, and am down 105 pounds. Becky
— blm4602
March 11, 2006
Call your Dr and let him know tat you are not able to focus and you still
tierd. Maybe you need to stay at home for another 2 weeks. Some people
require to stay at home for 6 weeks some other for 8 weeks. Every body is
different. Some us heel slower then other. However it will get better and
your new pouch will adjust to it's new style of digesting. Now remember
not to drink and to eat at the same time.
I hope you feel better soon
Dani
— Dani96
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