I had my surgery on Tuesday, June 18 and was released from the hospital yesterday. I still feel like complete crap! I have read so many posts on here where people were feeling good or normal just a couple of days post op. I know I've read about the stomach rumbles after surgery, but mine are horrific...it rumbles and growls like I am starving, but really do not feel hungry. Did anyone else experience this and how long did it last? I also feel pressure right in the center between my rib cage and this makes it difficult to lie on my back. I have had two crying spells since my surgery b/c I have been through so many surgeries (from another disorder I have) and thought this would be a lot easier to deal with. Not to mention, I take Zoloft and haven't taken it in two days. I tried crushing it last night (pharamacist recommended doing this) and I swear some chemical or something in it burned my tongue and mouth. I feel like I'm losing it! I'm trying to not use my pain meds much, but I am still so tired and sleepy. I need some reassurance from those that have experienced some of these things...PLEASE!

I am on week 3 ... And it does get better. My first week I could barely get in an out of bed by myself, I hit my wall on about day 4 when I tried to take a shower... I was in so much pain my mother had to come and dry me off and help me back in bed... Mind you I am 38 years old! Totally humiliation, but it passed. I am back to work this week, the pain is gone and I am able to focus on walking and ensuring I am hitting my protein goals! Hang in there.... This to shall pass!

My week 2 had me feeing like I got run over by a tractor trailer. Not to mention I was so overcome with emotional breakdowns with major regrets. Worst week ever. My husband stayed home with me the first week taking care of me & keeping my company. He was & is the major part of my small support system because i only informed 3 people that i was getting sleeved, so when he left for work the 2nd week I went nuts. He & my girlfriend would call/text me throughout the day, which helped tremendously. By week 3 my emotions were in tact, i was pain free. Been smooth sailing since then.

I am 7 weeks out today and I only started to feel ok this last week. I was only going to be out 6weeks from work but my doctor gave me an extra 2 and I thank god! I would have gone back to work and then needed off again. I am a labor and delivery nurse so my job can be very physical. I also work overnight 12 hours shifts so I need to be all together. It takes time I am down 50 and I am feeling good about myself for the first time. I have 75 - 100 more to go but I felt a rib today in the shower! I can't remember that last time I could do that. So hang on this is a life change and change takes time. Also I was second guessing the whole surgery up to the point I was on the OR table and they were putting a mask over my face! I was like I'm not sure but was asleep before I could get the words out oh well woke up and it was over!

Everyone is different and heals physically and emotionally at their own pace. I am 10 days out and some days have been better than others but I keep up the hydration and walking and I just believe firmly I'll be back to normal soon. Can't wait to get back to the gym.

You should ask your psychiatrist (or whoever is prescribing you Zoloft) if there is any way to get the meds in liquid or capsule form (with granules/sprinkles, not a whole tablet). Sprinkles can be mixed into Jello to make it more palatable.