So, I'm 5 days post-op and I am so tired still. I have to drag myself to get up and walk. I'm constantly having tightness and pain in my chest. I'm having a hard time drinking my fluids because its so painful and I have no desire to drink anything. I'm getting in my 64oz but I'm forcing myself. Good news is I am not hungry so I don't miss anything. But I feel so ill. Even the smallest amount of Water or Protein shake makes me want to puke. And I have zero energy. Is this normal???

9 pounds down since surgery

Yes is totally normal. You still healing from the surgery . I think I started feeling "normal" by week 3 or so. It will get better, keep getting your fluids . And rest as much as

you can .They prescribed me an anti nausea medication for the first 2-3 weeks called

Zofran. Are you taking any anti nausea meds? Congrats on your weight loss so far!

Yes this is totally normal. I felt the same way no desire to drink anything, I started to force myself to drink because I was scared to become dehydrated. I also had no energy for a long time. So far this week I am just starting to really feel back to myself.

Thanks. It's nice to know I'm not alone. I am taking anti nausea. But it doesn't help with the pain. I guess I'll have to take it one day at a time. I just feel like I'm not following all the rules. My being so tired has effected my walking.

Thanks. It's nice to know I'm not alone. I am taking anti nausea. But it doesn't help with the pain. I guess I'll have to take it one day at a time. I just feel like I'm not following all the rules. My being so tired has effected my walking.

Did they sent you home with something for the pain as well? Just take one day at a time,it will get better I promise

Vampsy, I'm 8 days out and feel SO much better than I did at day 4 & 5. It truly seems to magically get better every 24 hours. Hang in there u will see. I still get tired by the end of the day but def have more energy and stamina and hardly any more pain in my chest when I eat/drink. My an area still gets a lil sore after I walk a good 20 min but I think that's understandable & my cue to take it easy awhile. But believe me u r going to feel better & better every day!

Whoops - my "ab" area... :-)

Did they sent you home with something for the pain as well? Just take one day at a time' date='it will get better I promise [/quote']

Yes, I have lortab. But it makes me very drowsy so I try to take it only at bedtime. But the pain mostly comes from my chest when I swallow

Vampsy' date=' I'm 8 days out and feel SO much better than I did at day 4 & 5. It truly seems to magically get better every 24 hours. Hang in there u will see. I still get tired by the end of the day but def have more energy and stamina and hardly any more pain in my chest when I eat/drink. My an area still gets a lil sore after I walk a good 20 min but I think that's understandable & my cue to take it easy awhile. But believe me u r going to feel better & better every day![/quote']

Thanks vsgmarys!!! I'm looking forward to feeling better

It really does get better every day. Let yourself rest if you are tired. At 6 weeks out, I still find myself taking frequent naps. I guess my body needs them, so I don't fight it. Definitely continue to force yourself to drink. It is super important to stay hydrated.

Welcome to the other side of surgery!