post re: nausea, depression and buyers remorse

Jan 02, 2011


I am reading ALOT of you who are suffering from nausea, depression and buyer's remorse. I thought I would try and give you some of my tips since I had extreme nausea, depression and buyer's remorse for the first 6 weeks and I'm only 8 weeks out right now. I saw my Dr. every week and called his nurse at least 3x/week.

In the begining, I was on zofran (for nausea) and carafate (to coat your stomach and prevent ulcer formation), then phenergan, all this plus my pain meds religiously. Then, I was started on a PPI and then reglan. Off and on with the vitamins and crushed meds. I was too ill to post on here, seriously. I could not do anything. I never vomitted, but wished I would have some days. It was a horrible experience.

During all of this I was worried about not getting all of my protein in and looking back I realize it didn't matter. My Dr. told me to eat what I could, when I could and drink anything I can handle. Also realized I was lactose intolerant. Had a CT scan and found out my appendix was inflammed? No other symptoms, so jus****ching it for now. No leak and that made me happy.

The week of Christmas, I decided NOT to take ANY meds and no protein drinks and only focus on liquids. Not sure if it was the prayer or stopping the meds or combination, but I had a nausea free Christmas and am feeling fine. Finally able to get out and walk the past few days.

Started on a protein drink yesterday, (mixing Nashua Hot Cocoa with Lactaid and decaf espresso) today I added a multi-vitamin. Eating meals and drinking liquids. I will add one vitamin daily and slowly work up to the required amount. I think I just have a sensitive tummy post-op and obviously needed more time to heal. I drink decaf teas and realized that ginger is good for nausea. There are plently of decaf teas with ginger in them and you can also add fresh ginger. I was told about papaya enzyme and ginger pills and bought them. However these are capsules and I am not swallowing any pills yet, so haven't tried them. If I need to take a pill, I still cru**** as to not irritate my tummy. Just giving it more time.

My point...everyone heals at different paces. Do NOT rush into any foods or food stages. You can read my blog for my first two months. I am a nurse and I'm still not back to work yet. Mid-Jan. I will go back. I am still weak, but getting stronger everyday. So, for those of you who are experiencing nausea, buyers remorse or do not love your sleeve...it WILL get better, I promise. It's still not the greaset thing for me and no, I do NOT love my sleeve....yet. But, it is working and now that I'm feeling better, I think I "like" my sleeve and love is around the corner! Especially since I eat small amounts of whatever I want and I do not deprive myself of any foods that I want. I might only have a tablespoon of that yummy dessert, but it's all I need and want. I eat most of my protein, in lieu of the protein shakes.

Best of luck in your journey. There's no turning back now, only one hour at a time, then, one day and then, another week. Forge ahead and do the best you can do everyday. That's all we can do! Be kind and gentle to yourself during these first weeks. It's an emotional, physical and psychological ride! It gets easier with time. Best of luck to you all:)

NOTE: Always consult your Dr. reagrding any issues, the above is about my personal journey.
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