Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

having really bad cabin fever... needing to get out of the house

I went to Wal-Mart yesterday for that reason.. I'm 5days post op today. I just went to walk around..

I've gotta do something. can only relax and sleep so much. but everyone that has said to call them if I need anything aren't picking up their phones. so when time comes back around that I have a new vehicle and someone needs something... well sorry you weren't there for me. so why should I drop what I'm doing. and I just found out my boyfriends brother totaled his truck last night. so now my boyfriend is without a truck as well. ugh

So far good. Very sleepy. Finally took cath out removed the feet thing. Oxygen off. They said vitals are good. On 2nd oz of water. At 12 they will give me 5 caps of protein. Suppose to check out at 3. But i am scared have anxiety nothing for it but doing ok. Keep praying for me

Hope you are feeling better...if you feel you need another day in the hospital, don't be afraid to tell them..

Yes i told doc when he was here they said they will look over my meds and see what to take. Everything is ok i guess

So far good. Very sleepy. Finally took cath out removed the feet thing. Oxygen off. They said vitals are good. On 2nd oz of water. At 12 they will give me 5 caps of protein. Suppose to check out at 3. But i am scared have anxiety nothing for it but doing ok. Keep praying for me

Glad you made it okay! Going home your going to focus more on staying hydrated, the protein part will come into play down the road. Chin up girl you can do this. Every day you will feel better than day before.

DOS 12/17/12

Good to hear from you Old Hippie Gal!

I think it is normal to be anxious. I'm thinking of you and praying for your recovery. I found it easier to relax once I got home in my own bed and surroundings. Good luck! You've got this.

My surgery was 12/20/12, Troy, MI Dr. Krause.

Happy homecoming, hippie gal! Your first few days will seem overwhelming as you try to adapt to this new phase in your life, but it should soon fall into place. Stay hydrated (sip), walk, and rest! Congrats on going home!

My surgery was 12/20/12, Troy, MI Dr. Krause.

Congrats KMH, welcome to the loser's bench. Hope your recovery has been uneventful! Stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

I hate this. I feel sad and depressed. I'm so mad at myself that I had to have major surgery and totally change my life just to control my eating. How long till I stop feeling so crappy? I'm not on pain meds cus they give me headaches, but I sleep a lot and have crazy dreams- eating mcds fries, taking pinches of cookies. I have so much pressure still even though I'm getting a little burping, farting and bowels moving (sorry) I just feel like crap. I was told that I'd regret it, but it would get better. WHen??

I don't know Lola. I'm three weeks out and still regret it. I still go through the depression and am really mourning food. I trust it will get better for us both.

sorry to hear you guys are struggling with depression and what not. I'm only four days post op and I don't have any regrets at all. I hope things will get easier in time. keep your heads up

I hate this. I feel sad and depressed. I'm so mad at myself that I had to have major surgery and totally change my life just to control my eating. How long till I stop feeling so crappy? I'm not on pain meds cus they give me headaches' date=' but I sleep a lot and have crazy dreams- eating mcds fries, taking pinches of cookies. I have so much pressure still even though I'm getting a little burping, farting and bowels moving (sorry) I just feel like crap. I was told that I'd regret it, but it would get better. WHen??[/quote']

Lola,

Give it some time and focus on all the things you gain... Not the things that are lost. I admit I have had a few food dreams, too. I wake up, though, and I'm so glad it's a dream. You have just had major surgery, you are going to feel like crap for a little bit, but it gets better everyday. Try to get some fresh air, walk, hang with family or friends. Focus on you getting fabulously healthy. Sending you lots of healing thoughts!

Loving this purée stage!

DOS 12/17/12