I had surgery on 4/12 I had to have 2 pints of blood on 4/13. Yesterday I felt pretty good but today I am just wiped out. My belly is swollen and I am tired. (It has been swollen since surgery no more so now) Anyone know how long this will last? I am getting my protein.

oh my. First of all, CONGRATS!!! Very excited for you & your new journey.

Sorry you feel awful.

Would you be wiling to share why you had to get blood? My surgery is TOMORROW

oh my. First of all' date=' CONGRATS!!! Very excited for you & your new journey.

Sorry you feel awful.

Would you be wiling to share why you had to get blood? My surgery is TOMORROW <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Blood count was very low after surgery the other 3 people who had theirs were sprinting up and down the halls and I would get up shake and get nauseous. I have always recovered well from surgery and really didn't think I would have a problem. After two pints blood count was still low but I felt much better.... No real signs of blood loss. I don't know I just want to feel better and I am starting to get sad. I am a pretty stable person so I am having a real hard time with these feelings. I was SO prepared and so excited. I don't regret it I just want to feel good. Seems like I am behind on the feeling good...

oh my. First of all' date=' CONGRATS!!! Very excited for you & your new journey.

Sorry you feel awful.

Would you be wiling to share why you had to get blood? My surgery is TOMORROW <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Good luck tomorrow!!!

I worry about this for me....

I AM SOOO EXCITED - like elated; not nervous, not scared - and that's nuts for me because I am a high risk patient and the hospital has to take certain protcol with me.

I am stable also, and I too worry if I will feel sad.

There has been so much information in these forums that has been helpful. I am sure others went through similar to you. Keep on combing these messages for some info and support.

I wish you a speedy recovery and keep us updated

Thanks! Oh and I read in here take your own pillow.... Best thing I did!!!

Thanks! Oh and I read in here take your own pillow.... Best thing I did!!!

GOOD IDEA!!! I hadn't read that but yayyyy!