I think I made a mistake

I promise that in a week or two you will feel so much better. Call your doctor about your G tube and tell him it is causing to extreme pain. I had mine removed early cause I was in so much pain and I felt better almost instantly after they removed it and that helped my mood!

I can now play and run with my two year old and I actually did a cartwheel with my 12 year ! I have more energy and feel like I can do anything :)

It will get better, give yourself some time to heal.

I felt the same way until my G tube came out at 5 weeks. Life was much smoother after that. Hang in there. It does get much easier.

Everything you are experiencing is entirely normal, although totally not fun.

Why do you still have a G-tube?  They can become displaced and hurt like the dickens. After my hysterectomy (the only time I've had one) I was ready to yank it out myself!  It hurt far far worse that the hysterectomy and lymph node removal. Once it was out, I felt almost fine! Call your doc about that one.

It's not unusual to get in less fluids than you are told to, but you really can't use the word "I can't". Yes, you can. Not easy, but you can. Just sip, sip, sip. Add something to water to make it more palatable. I felt like I wouldn't have survived if I hadn't discovered Smar****er. It's expensive but I felt I was worth it because it someone just went down a lot easier.  I also found I could tolerate lukewarm herbal mint tea better than plain old water.  (Finding the right temperature for you can make a difference!!!)  Also, because you have diarrehea, you especially MUST drink more water to avoid dehydration. Some of the crappiness you feel right now could definitely be due to dehydration and it could get worse if you don't manage it.

You are probably depressed because it's just no fun not to feel well and you are probably feeling a bit (maybe a lot) sorry for yourself. But this would not be much different for any major surgery that turned the apple cart upside down on everything. Yes, what we can tolerate for food gets boring, so you have to focus less on what it is and simply accept that it's what you need for now. It will get better and there will come a point when you can tolerate and enjoy almost any food.

Be strong and focused; it will get better and you CAN do this.

Ann

Believe it or not a time will come when you barely remember the initial trials of post-op. I know it seems like it will last forever but in the big picture it's a short waystation on your life long journey of health and happiness.

Hang in there.  You're about to turn the corner.  I am a year out from Lap Band and reached my goal last month.  down 102 pounds.  Remember that you have gone through surgery and you have to have time to heal.  Also remember that you will be a healthier and happier mom to your beautiful baby girl.  My daugher is 11 and she was/is my inspiration to be a better person and to also show her how to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle.  You are almost there.  The pain will go away soon and you will be on your way on your new journey.  Good Luck!!

I am a little over 2 months out and totally understand where you are coming from.  At about 18 days, I was back in the hospital with an infection and had to be put on IV antibiotics.  Once I got past that, it was a stricture that took me down the rabbit hole for 12 days.  Since that has been fixed, things are so much better!  I had a lot of buyer's remorse for the month of September.  But it is good now and I am so glad I had the surgery.  I am healthier and happier than I have been in many years.  I did get an mild anti-depressant to get me over the crying.  I just couldn't handle being either irritable or on a crying jag.  That has settled now too.

Hang in there and be strong.  This too shall pass.

Vera-Ellen

My recovery was pretty smooth, but I still felt as weak as a kitten for about a month afterwards. I also napped whenever I could. You had major surgery and you're barely eating anything--a combination that will help you feel like crap.

Just do your best to get in your fluids and protein--both will help you heal and dehydration is a mutha you should avoid. And lower your expectations a little. You had major abdominal surgery--you've been through a lot. Give yourself 2 months to get yourself back to close to normal. Just try and make progress each day, one step at a time.

It will turn around as long as you keep your body hydrated and try and get in your protein. Don;t be shy about seeing a therapist, too! It can help you out.

Nicolle

I have been through the same thing!!! It's normal. Try to focus on the positives... right now you may not be able to pick up your baby girl, but lord knows you will be able to run with her one day! And you chose to live... to take control of your life and make some changes for the better. Also, let me just say 35lbs in 18 days is amazing! I have lost 35 lbs in about 3 weeks. Reward yourself by being happy about the little "wow" moments you have. I can sit in the floor and not be out of breath trying to get up! Things like that mean the most for me! Hang in there. This beginning experience is a small price to pay for the lifetime of health and happiness you just "bought" yourself!!!!!!!!

Get used to it!!  You're probably gonna feel like **** for about another month or two unfortunately!!  But it does get better - I promise!

Ever since I've had this surgery, it's been one thing after another. Not all related to wls, but just things in general.
My last thing was Sunday when I had to go to the ER because I have been sick since Thursday.
Got dehydrated and needed antibiotics. Then the pms thing ugh what else can go wrong is all I keep thinking.

I keep crying to myself asking did I make the right decision, I had less issues before I had the surgery and I ate what I wanted.
But the days are getting better, and when I get dressed in my smaller clothes that fit and I see how good I am starting to look I know it is all worth it.
I know I am gonna live longer and have a healthier life.
It's just something we go through but it does get better. Just give it some time