I would love to get some feedback on how long it took everyone to feel "normal" again after post opp. I am 5 days out, but I am back at work, I'm a teacher, and am so tired at the end of the day. I look forward to the normal feeling again:) Still not hungry at all and Iwonder if that is where my lack of energy is coming from. I know it will come with time, but give me something to look forward to!

hi mikee57 thanks for asking as i am all atwitter aobu t going on my preop nexdt teusday May 5 ,am on my way tochurch soon will pray for u fr sure! hope u r well ho wmuch have ulost now?fo rhow long? do u walk,exercis?love me

@@Heather CJJ. Hope you're feeling better! The whole digestive thing is so important and I feel like that is never emphasized enough. I had to do the stool softener and magnesium thing around day five. Was out and about and had to race home. Eeek! Every one here is so right about the amazing energy down the road. I can't believe how good I feel now and what I'm able to do. I feel so much younger.

excuse me,what does magnesium do,and potassium?

just shy of two week mark for me. then it was back to normal listen to your body and rest when needed. i tried to push myself like i just didnt have surgery think thats what prolonged my recovery, but once i felt better no looking back it was the greatest decision i ever made

excuse me,what does magnesium do,and potassium?

It helps the bowels. I take a mag tab each morning with my vitanmins

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I am slowly on the mend. Took it easy all weekend. Didn't even get out of my pajamas on Saturday. I'm feeling better now, things are passing:) I think it helps that I am eating a little more too. I have lost 18 lbs now, which freaks me out a little, I am just hoping I don't gain anything back:) Now I am dealing with horrible bruising, and soreness in my ribs. Weird I know. Wondering if the doctor did the cha cha in my abs. Lol. This too shall pass and before long I know this will all be a distant memory.

Heather Cjj bruising and soreness is normal you will heal soon...as for the cha cha dance on your abs...well never thought of it that way but totally hear ya!!! Lol... let me know if you need to chat!!! your memories are part of the journey!!!!

yeah 18 lbs...it's anoble effort and that is what counnnts! i pray God will bless u today in an extra special way

week 1 was hell, but mostly because my body had a funky reaction to the meds i was on. also, i wasn't consuming calories and once my doc changed my meds, i was able to consume calories and get more strength.

by week 2, i felt like i was really starting to feel better.

i have just started my venture into week 3 and i feel like i never even had surgery! i feel great, but i have to remind myself that i DID have surgery. sometimes i will try to bend down really fast and then my tummy hurts where my port is at.