I'm 3 days post-op and I wish I could take it all back! I can't get enough water in or protein so I'm always tired and my left shoulder has some gas trapped in it and there is no comfortable position. Anyone else like me?

I'm 3 days post-op and I wish I could take it all back! I can't get enough Water in or Protein so I'm always tired and my left shoulder has some gas trapped in it and there is no comfortable position. Anyone else like me?

I would say three days post op, at least 85% of people are exactly like you in that they share your symptoms. I'd encourage you to think that if your recovery is "Normal" and like everyone else's, perhaps your success will be like that of others too?

I blogged my first eight days and if you care to read it, you will see what huge and wonderful changes each day brought.

It gets better. Really.

It will get better. I had the same struggles, but t will get better. Hang in there.

i would wager that almost everyone at 3 days post-op was/is regretting their decision. Just get in as much water and protein as you can, as the time goes forward you will be able to get in more and more. The first week is the worst, by the second week you are starting to feel more normal again. Hang in there, it gets better, lots better!!

Hi and yes just like u.I am four days from my surgery and I feel the same way. My shoulders hurt so bad. I didn't even think about it being gas till my sister in law said that that's what it was. Yes I am tired and hurting still on my right side. I wana be able to sleep soon bad. I tried to not have any medications today so I wouldn't over do it. I have two kids that I am also attending to while I'm healing. For me I'm starting to get agitated because what if I made the wrong choice. My family had a get together and ate Chinese food and all I wanted to do is have one bite.but I know where that would of lead me. Plus making my kids meals today were so hard bc I kept trying to lick my fingers! This is hard and I know that.one day at a time. This is for us!I'm sure ur just like me and put urself last often. I want to wear leather boots with jeans one day. That's my first goal!good luck keep me posted

It is worth it in the long run. The first few days are a little rough as they would be with any major surgery-which is what you had. Everyday will be a little better, and you'll feel fantastic when you see the weight coming off on the scale.

I'm 3 days post-op and I wish I could take it all back! I can't get enough Water in or Protein so I'm always tired and my left shoulder has some gas trapped in it and there is no comfortable position. Anyone else like me?

Hope u get better . I most have been the lucky one

PH, I am 1 week out and felt the same way on day 3. T sobbed my eyes out. I promise the next few days will get better. Hang in there. Use this forum to get info/understanding. Remember, misery lives company

Hang in there. It will get better!

Hi, I am 4 weeks now and I felt the same way, I thought how are all these people not in pain, and lord please don't let me sneeze because it felt like I was shot. I know I was borderline dehydrated. But, what they say is true you will feel a little better every day. Just do the best you can and you will figure it out. I still have minor pain and probably don't get in enough fluids or proteins, but I try to increase each day. So far 26 down..so happy..you will feel better and start to love your new tool. Good luck

I was very emotional and cried a lot on day 4....like anna, I also hated having to sneeze or cough because I thought I was going to die....I'm now 9 days post op and feel a lot better. That being said, I'm sooooo looking forward to next week, when I can finally eat an egg I still get tired very easily, but I don't have much pain anymore. It will get better, just hang in there.

I think we can all relate to this. I cried to my husband that I thought I made a mistake and wished I hadn't had it done but I knew that I needed it to be healthier. After about a week things seemed so much better. I never looked so forward to have an egg in my life. I am almost 2 months out and do really good and feel fine. Still struggle with drinking slow enough so I went to eating ice chips but it all gets better with time. Its just nice to know that others felt the same way. Good luck and I think you will be glad you did it.

It really does get better, just hang in there.

Hope u get better . I most have been the lucky one

Hey ca_medic5: you and me both! I never had a single minute of regret or doubt. I was so miserable before the surgery, that afterwards I just felt free! I was free from that never-ending pain, and disappointment in myself as diet after diet was tried and failed. I knew this surgery was saving my life and any discomfort or tiredness was worth it for a better life!

I have such sympathy for people with post-op pain and regrets. I hope it will pass. I just don't want some newbie to think that we all have regrets.

I am 6 days post op and I feel great. Just hang in there. Each day the pain is less. Today I am pain free yay me! As for the shoulder I had the same pain on the day of surgery and the nurse sprayed some muscle relaxant onto my shoulder and rubbed a little and I didnt get the problem again. Good luck! Stay strong!

Yes I was hating my life the first 6 days. It gets better everyday. Just sip sip sip and walk walk walk.