hi all,

I had my surgery April 29th so i am on day 3. I am 32 years old, married, and have 2 kids. Yesterday I had my first breakdown since the surgery, just crying for no reason. I don't feel hungry, but i know I need to eat and I know I am supposed to stop eating when i feel full, but I am not hungry to begin with. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced this and how long it lasts. How long for the Dermabond to go away? How long for the bruising to go away? I want to start walking but by the time I get dressed, I am exhausted. Is any of this normal?

I haven't had surgery yet, but I can tell you that when I underwent general anesthesia for my gallbladder surgery, I was emotional and tired for several days afterward. I would wake up feeling fine and then a wave of fatigue would hit and I'd have to take a nap. This was better within a week. My surgeon's info says not to worry about "eating" the first few days, but to focus on getting enough liquids through sips of Water, popsicles, ice chips, etc. I don't know how long the dermabond lasts, but the bruising should go away within a week or so. I'm almost 5 years out from my gallbladder surgery and the scars have faded a lot.

Congrats on having your surgery! Hang in there. Before long I bet you'll be feeling better than ever.

Hi,

Don't be discouraged. When I had by banding I felt a little emotional too. Be careful with physical exercise at first. My main goal after surgery was to heal first. The issue with not feeling hungry at first went away as I started to heal and the swelling went down. soon my appetite returned. Listen to your body. Most of what you describe is similar to what I experienced and felt. Bruises will go away in a few days, if you typically heal well. Best Wishes.

hi all,

I had my surgery April 29th so i am on day 3. I am 32 years old, married, and have 2 kids. Yesterday I had my first breakdown since the surgery, just crying for no reason. I don't feel hungry, but i know I need to eat and I know I am supposed to stop eating when i feel full, but I am not hungry to begin with. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced this and how long it lasts. How long for the Dermabond to go away? How long for the bruising to go away? I want to start walking but by the time I get dressed, I am exhausted. Is any of this normal?