Today marks one week post op

I am having ups and downs emotionally. Tomorrow is my post op appt. is it normal to still be.....

Emotional and

Tired?

So many people are doing great but I have a slight fever and I am having such a hard time keeping hydrated. My urine is dark

Does this mean I'm dehydrated? Or is this normal after surgery?

Feeling so down

Dark urine usually indicates not enough water. Icky and tired one week out is quite normal. My energy took a few weeks to get back up. I also started feeling really good and energetic in the 2 nd and 3 rd weeks but would poop out very quickly. I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow and energy levels are greatly improved and am able to exercise at the levels I did pre op.

I know that I am taking a multivitamin and my urine is dark from that...so if you are getting you water, that could be a possibility. I am pre-op, so I can't tell you if it gets better from my experience, but I know that from what I have seen here...there is a definite adjustment period where your emotions go all over the place..just keep your eye on the prize!!!!

I keep forgetting to but my vitamins! I def need to start taking them

Thank you for the advice.

Today marks one week post op

I am having ups and downs emotionally. Tomorrow is my post op appt. is it normal to still be.....

Emotional and

Tired?

So many people are doing great but I have a slight fever and I am having such a hard time keeping hydrated. My urine is dark

Does this mean I'm dehydrated? Or is this normal after surgery?

Feeling so down

Watch the temperature. Continue to try to get in fluids. Dark urine can mean dehydration. If fever continues or gets worse call surgeons office. Did they give you a list of meds it is ok to take for after surgery? liquid Tylenol should be ok to take. But it's always best to call your doc if you are worried or having issues. That's what they are there for. Always better to be safe than sorry.

I was exhausted the first two weeks and very emotional. It's normal - you had major surgery and you are healing. Get water and rest and be gentle to yourself.