Tjohnson322

Hello all! I will be 2 weeks post-op tomorrow, and I am starting to feel a lot of pain/aches in my hands, feet, knees, etc. A pretty severe flare for me. I see the PA for my follow up on Wednesday, so hopefully I will find out when I can go back on my arthritis medications. My immune system was working "correctly" for almost two weeks...now, not so much. Ouch!

I'll add you! I'm 1 week post op and just started tracking. Tjohnson322.

I received prescription anti-nausea meds after surgery. Can you ask about that? The swelling and trauma from the surgery definitely cause nausea. Mine still comes and goes at a week out.

I'm hoping you feel better afterwards!!

I was having a moderate flare at the time of surgery, and was sleeved on August 6. As of right now, I have very little swelling in my "bad" hand, and no aches related to my psoriatic arthritis. So thankful! Im hoping this lasts, but I'm preparing for a flare in the weeks to come. I'll see my rheum after my 2 week follow up with my surgeon. I'm not sure when I will start back on my meds. I am excited to see my "official" 2 week weight at my appointment next week!

I'm a member! Instead of a new group, let's just add to that one if that sounds good to everyone! We can also start a thread on the post-op board as well if anyone is interested?

I hear you on struggling with food looking good again. We went to the movie today and I did bring a couple of sugar free hard candies to suck on during the movie with my water. It helped a bit, and just gave me a tiny bit of burping. I had a breakdown tonight struggling with being so hungry and unable to eat. I know this is going to be a hard road, but the speed bumps are arising so quickly! I'm all for starting a post-op august 6 thread...or FB Group? I could start a secret group if you're interested!

I am definitely struggling with "head hunger" and true hunger today. I'm on clears until Tuesday, and I think I'd feel better if I was able to have something with any significant calories. I'm weak, exhausted, and can't stop thinking about food. I'm worried about how I will handle my two young sons on Monday (my first day on my own again). Are these emotions normal? I'm very edgy and emotional right now, and would give anything for a little bit of milk, Protein shake, or Soup (not broth!!). It's an "alone" feeling right now. I don't know anyone I can talk to about these emotions, so I'm hoping someone here has been through this! Thanks for reading this whining. I am irritated with myself!

My post op diet is so different. Clear liquids only for a week (no protein shakes, etc). I'm actually feeling hungry and look forward to a chocolate Unjury shake. Broth makes me nauseated, and I have tried every SF drink to no avail. Plain water and SF Popsicles are the only things that work right now. Any suggestions? I'm already dreaming of my first soft food!

I was sleeved Tuesday and came home yesterday. Battled nausea quite a bit, and still do on and off. "Real" food sounds and smells so good to me, and broth makes me want to gag. I can really only tolerate decaf tea with a little honey, and plain ice water. Anyone else feeling like this?

Thank you again, everyone! So far, things are going well. Surgery was smooth (according to my doctor). I did have sever nausea and a bit of pain upon waking. That passed after the first hour or so, thankfully. I have been walking easily, and sipping crystal light and water. Sometimes I will get a painful/uncomfortable sensation after a sip, so I'm assuming that's part of the learning process!

Thank you for the responses. I think a lot of it was anxiety about today. I'm waiting to be called back right now. Praying for no complications. Thank you again for the support. I know this wont be an easy journey, but I hope to come out the other side feeling happy with my decision.

Today...nervous...mostly scared about complications. Have to be at hospital at 8:30. Prayers for everyone!

Good luck tomorrow Ladybug! My surgery is today. I've done ok off the methotrexate. Some stiffness/pain, but I managed with 1 or 2 tramadol per day. Praying for no complications!!

My husband is eating dinner, and I'm sitting here becoming more and more irritable/angry. I'm a bit (or a lot) worried about these emotions, as I still have work to do on my "head". I know it's part of the process, but it's interesting to me how terrified I am of not being able to eat. food really has such a control on me. Anyone have any tips on how to handle being around family members eating during the early post-op days? I've been on shakes/broth for 14 days now, and I have done well, but with the surgery looming in the morning I'm really anxious. Thanks for any advice, or even just a quick thought or prayer!