Just wondering if any post-opers worried about things preop that ended up being no big deal.....or the other way around?

I had my surgery on Nov 9th. Whoever said that this would be easy didn't know what they were talking about. I thought that getting my fluid in would be a breeze! There are days that I feel like I urinate more that I drink. My protein is not getting in. My left side hurts all the time. The only weight I have lost is the weight I gained from surgery. I'm very depressed right now. UGH

Lol' date=' I have been bugging my husband something awful! I have baby fever worse than I've ever had before and I have 1 1/2 y.o. twins. My husband said Thank God he's snipped or we'd have quadruplets by now. Before my surgery I had the problem of producing way too much testosterone and not enough estrogen. I'm wondering if that problem is coming back.

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Whoo hoo ... That's a plus. Lol

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Thank you all for sharing! Each and every one of you are an inspiration to me!! Its so good to hear real stories about post op life!

I thought I wouldn't be able to eat sweets ever again. I thought I would have issues with dumping/vomiting. I've had no problem with either.

After reading so many posts through out this website and others I thought for sure weight loss would be quicker for me but, nope. Then again why I thought that when I've struggled my whole life to lose no matter what diet I was on....but, I'm still happy with it now that I've accepted that at least I'm losing. Not every week and the pounds are stubborn coming off but, heck I'm smaller than when I started so that's a good thing.

I thought eating and drinking would be easier as long as I chewed but, it is a chore. It's not enjoyable to me anymore...which truthfully isn't a bad thing in my opinion.

It is hard to get the Fluid in and some days I'm not successful. I find I get so busy at work and now that the hunger pangs don't happen...I'm lucky I remember to eat or drink.

This journey is going to be a long one for me...but, still it's a journey I'm glad I'm on

I have always been a happy person so i never expected that i would sometimes feel down and depressed, food was my addiction and now i am forced to deal with my feelings/addiction.....oh and i now have acne like a damn teenager ( i have never ever suffered from acne until i had surgery)

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I have roscea and my face got so bad they put me on daily antibiotics. The mood swings will get better after a while ...

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I thought it would be easy to get my Water and Protein in. Oh boy was i wrong. I feel crappy most days.

Yes it is a challenge for me too

I never knew it would be this hard....I read a lot before I had the surgery but I never heard all the problems.....

I have constipation all the time....I was the most normal bathroom person now I hardly ever go....

I have nausea all the time...if I don't take my medicine I can't eat. My doctor said that some people have it for the first 3 months. I am 2 months out so I'm hoping it's going to stop.

It's hard for me to get my liquids and protein in. It's a battle everyday. But all in all I've lost 40 pounds I'm back in 2 clothes I haven't been in 4 years so I gotta get through this first few months and maybe it will get better.....

Yes indeed I did. Post opp 8 days. It's normal to fear the unknon. Let me quote my Dr. Monash, Tucson, Az. He told me when he handed me my Bypass Bible that if I follow the instructions I will do great. I have and feel great my only pain and discomfort is from the Staples in my stomach, Manley in the left side. I had my week check up on 14th and was told that was nothing to worry about. On the left side of my stomach area is 2 larger staples

Connected to my large muscle. It will go away. You should get a binder that gives you exactly what you should do. After 3 weeks you will be able to start on solid food. Your diet will consist of liquids, Jello, broth, and Protein drinks. Must take in 84 grams a day, and 64 oz of Fluids. Try to put a full 64 oz of Water daily. My surgery was Gastric Bypass Surgery. Hope this helps. Contact me anytime. Good Luck!

Bob, USMC.

One step at a time. Stay Positive :-)

My fears were that I would not make it, by was assured by my Dr. I would be fine. He was right lol. I've never regurgitated once so far. My Dr told me that if I follow the instructions I won't. He also said that people who throw up off and on is due to eating things with too much sugar in the product. I feel that after surgery it will not be as bad as you think. I went home the same day of surgery. I know that it's probably an exception, but be positive. It will be better, that's a promise.

One step at a time. Stay Positive :-)

Bobby- not true on the throwing up- I developed a stricture, no sugars, but lots of throwing up even on water. It can happen.

Bobby- not true on the throwing up- I developed a stricture' date=' no sugars, but lots of throwing up even on Water. It can happen.[/quote']

Same here

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Were close together. I had my GBS on the 7th on Nov. I'm sorry your having difficulty. Have you discussed this with your Dr. ? It will in time get better. I take little sips of fluids and wait like 10 minutes allowing it to settle in stomach. Need a ear, I'm hear.

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Well, so far 8 days I've not thrown up once and only had diarrhea twice the day of surgery. I guess I'm very fortunate that I'm doing well. Lost nearly 30 pounds in a week. My walking is 100% better, and so glad I did this. I feel so much sharper attentive, and full of energy.

I hope your issue with Water will improve.

Good Luck

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