3 wkd post op and I want my old life back.

I am in tears right now from reading all of your suggestions and positive thoughts. You all are so wonderful. Thank you so much.

Fatigue can be a sign of protein deficiency and or dehydration . how much protein and water are you getting a day? the most dangerous thing that you need to watch out for is dehydration and also protein deficiency. both can make u feel like crap. if you need fluids call your doctor. i had to be admit-ed back into the hospital after a week due to dehydration. spent 3 days in the hospital getting fluids. I was so dehydrated the thought that i might have had kidney failure. i stopped regretting surgery after about a month. This surgery is a life changing experience and it requires a lot of life style changes. Stay strong and stay positive, you are doing great !

31 pounds - you are doing awesome! Are you noticing differences in your clothes? And you are in onederland! Has it been a while since you've seen those numbers? Man, I can't wait to.

I know you're having a really hard time, and it sounds simply like it's awful right now. Have you tried many different types of shakes? Drinking faster/slower? Are you getting in Water? When I start getting low blood sugar I start feeling nauseous about eating. Are you getting enough in? I'm sure it's tough with the nausea. Are you prescribed anything for nausea? Maybe your doctor can send you in a script for something. I agree with others that maybe you should get your blood work checked. Also, are you on a PPI? I'm not sure if acid can cause nausea, but it seems like it's possible.

I admit, even 5 weeks out I'm freaking exhausted often. I am getting all my Protein, water, etc, and I feel simply beat at the end of the day. But I try and remind myself that I will have energy once I am further out, eating more, and healthier. There was a time when I was stuck on my 3 week stall that I started to regret it, but now that I'm losing again, it was totally worth it.

Most of all, you rock. You are strong for getting this surgery and for going through these hard times and when you come out on the other side you will be so proud saying to yourself "I MADE IT" So keep up the great work, see if you can get something for nausea, and hang in there.

My ticker is actually wrong. I am down 55 lbs. I am very happy about that. I am also happy about making the decision to drag myself to the ER for fluids. Hoping this helps.

My ticker is actually wrong. I am down 55 lbs. I am very happy about that. I am also happy about making the decision to drag myself to the ER for fluids. Hoping this helps.

Let us know how it goes. I hope you feel better soon.

They said I had 4+ key tones in my urine which means I was severely dehydrated. Hoping that since I am now hydrated that the nausea will

Go away. Again, all of you hVe been so wonderful. I feel so lucky to have a support system.

glad to hear that you went to the doctor for dehydation, hopefully that will help with the nausea.

My ticker is actually wrong. I am down 55 lbs. I am very happy about that. I am also happy about making the decision to drag myself to the ER for fluids. Hoping this helps.

Thata girl!

I'm a little over 5 weeks out, and starting solid food. It's an adventure, for sure. My sister is a nurse at Children's Hospital (transplant floor) and a certified clinical aromatherapist practioner. She made anti-nausea inhalers for the kids on her floor and was so pleased that it helped them so much. They would just lie there, recuperating, sniffing their inhalers. She made one for me, and it was nothing short of amazing. It helped so much during those first few days when nausea was common.

I am 43 pounds down now, and pretty happy with the new me.

I'm a little over 5 weeks out' date=' and starting solid food. It's an adventure, for sure. My sister is a nurse at Children's Hospital (transplant floor) and a certified clinical aromatherapist practioner. She made anti-nausea inhalers for the kids on her floor and was so pleased that it helped them so much. They would just lie there, recuperating, sniffing their inhalers. She made one for me, and it was nothing short of amazing. It helped so much during those first few days when nausea was common.

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Hi! Would you be able share you sister's aromatherapy recipe? I know nausea will be a problem for me and it is the thing I'm most anxious about.

You should never have any regrets. You will start feeling more normal around week 6-8 when you are eating regular food. All the other stuff will fade over time just give it a chance. When you here us talk about this being a journey it is because we have all gone through the same thing or similar things. Mark this thread and message me back when you get to 4 months and let me know how you feel. I will bet that you will feel fantastic. Keep fighting

I too had the nausea and still do when I drink just water (prior to surgery on 7.23/12) I would drink water by the gallon daily!!!! That was HARD for me, I have found TWO things that make it easy to get liquids down - HOT TEA - saviour!!!!!!!! I also use this in restaurants if I am not going to eat and others are - it "fills" me and I really enjoy it!!!!! Also just found these bottles of Lipton sugar free green tea citrus. I have never liked citrus but ther is just enough to give flavor - no carbination and of course caffeine free tea.....try these things and hopefully you will be THANKING your self in no time for taking control of your health and happiness and on your way to the THINNEST you that you can be!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be encouraged the decision to have this surgery wasn't easy. I too have regrets but when I think about all the pros they really out shadow the cons.

What are yr regrets?

I am just so sick all of the time. I feel like I am in my first trimester of pregnancy. I just want this feeling to end. Exhaustion and nausea have taken over my life.