Ugh! Now this isn't a sign of giving up, it's a sigh of how much slower life has become. I'm nowhere near focused on numbers lost but more focused on easing the gas and getting in Water. I haven't eatin' anything yet, will start Protein shakes again today but yesterday it was a knife in my stomach.

Taking GasX and t3's for pain. Walking 20 mins each day....Also laid in my stomach at once point, ouch!! Up early and still tired...any suggestions how I can proceed with the most comfort?

Ugh! Now this isn't a sign of giving up' date=' it's a sigh of how much slower life has become. I'm nowhere near focused on numbers lost but more focused on easing the gas and getting in Water. I haven't eatin' anything yet, will start Protein shakes again today but yesterday it was a knife in my stomach.

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Sounds like you are doing all the right things. It won't last too much longer... Hang tough!!

I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 days, when the released me I thought I would never make it out the front door. I was weak but I made it home and each day got better and better. I was back to work the following Monday. If you are in pain, please ask for something stronger, I was on morphine pump for 2 days.... boy did that help

Several small walks...sitting up as much as you can....hang in there, it will pass soon.

She's right... it does get better day by day at home. I am a week post-op and it gets a little better every day. For so many of us this seems to slow down our busy lifestyles and makes us feel like things have come to a screeching halt. Really, it will get better with each day. Just rest, walk, sip, and rest some more. At a week post-op, I feel good but still tire easily and need to rest occasionally. Hang in there! And don't be surprised at your weight being UP when you get home. I was up 7# when I got home (as I've also heard others say) due to all the IV fluids. But it only takes a couple of days to go away and then you're losing again! Woohoo!

I have nothing to add but hang in there I'm 18 days post op I get tired I'm not hungry I drink and walk. Miss the energy but I'm told it will come back

Hang in there and get better soon

I'm with the others...8 days post op and I wake up with tons of energy then by 1pm need to rest or nap. Even though I wasn't very active pre surgery, I still didn't sit still. It's difficult making myself just sit and chill but we definitely need it. I was also up 6 lbs the day I came home but it disappears quickly. Little things get easier every day...hang in there!

This thread saved me! Thanks so much everyone!

Also, I'm at 17oz of water and 16 oz of protein as of day 2 post op...feel like the gas is starting to become manageable and my intake is low but I feel like my progress is alright...any insight is welcome:)

I am 8days post-op and still struggling to get enough fluids and protein, while the severe pain has eased up I am still VERY sore and move very slowly. I take a nap EVERYDAY around one and try to focus on water and walking every other hour (10 mins walking x4/day) it has made HUGE improvements on gas release and I get thirsty which encourages water intake

I am 9 years post op and at some point you'll go through with what they call the buyers remorse, this is where you really need your support system because you DO get past it and whe you do it's happy days ahead! Hang in there everyone it's worth it. Surgery Jan 2003 SW 310 CW 136 <3