Frustrated.........

I am a little frustrated.  I don't know why it is so hard for me to get into groove after surgery.  I am exhausted all the time.  I have to make myself walk even though I am sore and weak still.  I read on here that so many were recooporated after one or two weeks.  This is week three for me and I am debating about asking my dr for another week before returning to work.  SO far I can only eat greek yogurt, peanut  butter and cottage cheese.  Tried tuna yesterday and I thought I was going to die.  Three very small bites and I was throwing up and had horrible stomach pain.  Same thing happened with refried beans and eggs.  I don't even eat much when I do eat but I guess it just takes time.  Plus I am scared on the days I do try something and get sick because I cant seem to eat or drink anything after one of those sick episodes for the whole day and worried about those few days I didn't get my water and protein intake like I should have. I am still very emotional and cried all evening after I was sick yesterday. This is so not like me at all.  I am a very chipper energetic person.  I know they say that this is what happens in the first month but it really is taking its toll on me.  I am trying to stay positive.  I guess I just didn't think it would take this long after surgery to heal and feel better.  Is there others out there that have endured this? Also my sleep schedule is way off.  I cant seem to sleep through the whole night and I usually have to take at least a two hour nap the next day because I just cant seem to get enough sleep in.  I am usually sleeping only 4 hours at night.  I have never had problems with my sleep before.  Any words of encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.  I hope I am not the only one that has had these feelings.... I hate to sound negative about it all.  I know in the end it is going to be great and for the best.  I just want to get back to being normal again so I can enjoy and do better with this whole life style change and commitment. 

I am so sorry you are feeling so badly.  I am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. 

I know from reading on here that you're definitely not alone with the problems you have.  You're still in the middle of your recovery, and many of the things you're mentioning are somewhat common.  

Are you trying to sleep in your bed?  For me, I had to sleep in my recliner for a while after surgery.  Another thing that helped me was to wear an abdominal band at night, just because I would move off of my back after falling asleep, and without the band to hold everything together tight, I would constantly wake up.

Thanks so much for your kindness!!  I know it will eventually get better. :)

Thanks so much for your kindness!!  I appreciate it very much.  I know it will get better soon :)

I'm sorry you're feeling so crummy. You know that feeling when you're getting over the flu or some other illness and you just want to stay in bed?  My wise and wonderful grandmother used to tell me "You'll feel a lot better if you take a bath and do your hair and makeup!"  She was right!!  Not to downplay your experience, but there seems to be an almost imperceptible moment when we can pull ourselves together or stay down. I wonder if you made yourself get out and do something, do your hair and makeup and take a trip to the grocery store or Target, if you might start to feel better?  Worked for me!  Just a thought. Feel better soon! 

Also, my doctor said not to really stress about the protein so early out. My goal was 80 gms but he said 35-40 would be ok in the beginning. Of course, mind your doctors rules, but just another idea. Also, sometimes I'd forget to "chew to applesauce consistency" in the beginning. Eggs are hard early on, too.  

I had almost 7 weeks off.  At week 5, I was carrying a light box to the garage and it took nearly 15 minutes to catch my breath.    Sleep when you need to,  I was also up most of the night.  I slept till noon and still took a nap. The pain was worse at night time for me.  I didn't try very many new foods, I'm a creature of habit so I had the same thing over and over.  At 9 weeks out I'm still a raging hormone.

It takes time to recoop from major life changes.

It was almost 2 months before I didn't feel like a surgical patient.  Dont rush your diet. It will happen when it's supposed to.  I couldn't sleep in my bed for a few weeks because I was afraid I would roll over or my husband would bump my tummy. He never did of course, but I was a wreck.  I would get off the peanut butter and see if ricotta cheese or something a little more healthy is doable. The world according to eggface. com has some great food ideas for all phases.  Everyones journey is different. 

Sending you big cyber hugs that you feel better soon.

I don't know if this will make you feel any better, but tuna and eggs were my arch enemy until about 4 or 5 months out.  OMG, the first time I ate tuna, I seriously thought I was going to die!!  It was my first experience with "foamies"  -- and it was miserable!  

I promise you that it gets better.