Lola43

Just wanted to let everyone know that I started to feel better. I increased my liquids and Protein intake and the nausea is almost gone, thank God! I was headed to the ER if I had not started to feel better.
I want to thank everyone who took the time to reply to my post. You are most selfless!
I'm due to return to work tomorrow so I will keep you guys posted on how that goes!
Have a good night everyone!

Lola, you are not alone. I was sleeved 11/28/11 I thought that for a while too, (why did I do this) and my boss did my surgery. I had troubles with the dizziness, nauseous, some vomiting, and diarrhea (that I still have). But I am trying to eat every couple of hours and now I am able to tell when the stomach is full. I am still struggling so bad with reflux, we are trying a new med now. So will see how that works out.
I was off work for 2 weeks, it was tiring but I made it thru going back, being back with the people I work with was the best because they support me.
You to will get better, take each day at a time. Get thru that one and go to the next.
I definitely agree some nausea meds helps tremondously. So get that. Your surgeon will order labs if they are worried. I had my labs drawn because of the diarrhea and I do not get all my Protein in either. But everything is perfect.
Just want you to know you are not alone. Hang in there.
Laura

Hi,
I think they all have had some wonderful information to share with you. I had to make an effort to sip ALL day long on a Protein drink. The 1st month is so difficult to do. I think you will feel a whole lot better after seeing your doctor. They should run a blood panel because without it, you will have a hard time trying to figure out if your are low on anything. For me it was potassium. And that was a quick fix after they ran the blood panel. Hang in there. It will get better. It really is like a job that 1st month trying to get in the things your body needs. Just keep sipping on something all the time.
Hugs,
Suzanne

BTW - after all is said and done, and things settle down, hopefully you'll see the good side of having the sleeve, and you will enjoy it as much as everyone else does.
kathy

hi Lola43,
The best advice I can give you is to consolidate all of the above, and use everyone else' s advice. I hope that doesn't sound like a cop-op. But its true, listen to all, and use pieces here and there.
I think LongLife said it best
"I think the key is to keep calling your surgeon constantly":
Once the Dr. puts down their scalpel there job is only 3/4 done. They should answer all questions, give you more info, and help you deal with any problems, doubts you have etc. Don't let him intimidate you. If you go to see him possibly bring a friend or family member with you for support.
Continue to call him for answers, if a nurse tries to help you, great, but you should talk to the dr. Be persistent . This was a very important major surgery, you've had problems and now you need their assistance - thats his job.
Good luck towards the best year of your life
Kathy
DOS 12/15/11

Dehydration will cause dizziness. Sip sip sip...and walk walk walk. I know you feel like staying in bed, but make sure you walk every couple of hours... to the mail box or the end of the block. I would walk around the block and at times feel so light headed. My doc insisted all of his patients take 6 weeks off from work. I would have to say that was a little long for me, but 4 weeks was perfect. You really do have to think of all the changes in the first month as a job in itself! Drink drink and walk walk. You will feel better soon.

And I want to chime in, since I'm too much of a mama type, if you feel that you are dehydrated (dark urine), go to an urgent care.

It sounds like you've gotten some great advice here, but I wanted to add one thing. I was sleeved on Dec. 16th and found that mornings were especially difficult for me. I was advised to never let my pouch (tummy) get empty. Since being told that I sip (even if its water) all day and even wake up at night to sip. It has helped a LOT! I just moved on to mushy foods today so I'm hoping I will continue to improve! Best of luck to you and happy new year!

also try sugar free popcicles. eat as many as you can if you are dehydrated they can help and they feel pretty good going down. ice chips might help also, gatorade i herd can help with your electrolites.

Lola, I too was sleeved 12/5! I'm thankful I haven't had to deal with any nausea just extreme exhaustion and at times weakness. I think you should talk with your doctor and nutritionist. Do they have you on actigal to protect your gaul bladder? Maybe it doesn't agree with you?
Or it could be dehydration... Maybe going to the ER and having them do an IV would be helpful. I was almost to that point because of how dried out my lips were, but thankfully I was able to start taking bigger sips and that has helped. Dehydration can mess with us in a vast array of symptoms.