Please Tell Me It Gets Better

[LaurieC 7]

I am 3 and a half weeks out and feel nauseous and nothing sits well in my stomach. I am weak and just plain don't feel good. I feel I may be regretting my decision. I can't imagine living like this.

[Teachamy 1,042]

You won't live like this forever! It will get better. Breathe. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,357]

O h you are doing great! Your going to pay for the choice you made right now and then soon you will be singing it from the roof top that you did the right thing for you..

Your body is healing. Medical chemicals are still being released from your body. your sleeve is inflamed and sore...It is all part of the process. If I were you I would relax and look after yourself and start thinking about the new clothes you are going to fit in soon...

Hold on it is going to be a bumpy ride..But one that will be awesome in so many ways.......OKAY

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Yes, it gets way better. Take it easy on yourself and your sleeve. Even if doc/nutritionists say you can move to a different stage, listen to your body. If you're in pain or uncomfy, stick to liquids, concentrate on your Proteins and your Water.

What are of GA are you in? I'm in Atlanta. Feel free to hit me up if you have questions!

[LaurieC 7]

Thanks everyone. I just thought I would feel a little better than this. I'm in McDonough Ga.

[marfar7 1,528]

It absolutely gets better. I thought my recovery was long. By 3 weeks I was feeling much better, but those first 2 weeks, I felt like I was hit by a semi. I'd come on here and see a bunch of people out running marathons at 3 days. Used to bum me out. Felt I was the only one whose recovery sucked. I wasn't.

Anyday now you'll wake up feeling better. I promise. This can't last forever. and once u start eating real food, ull get ur energy back. I rpmise...

Good luck

[slvrsax 301]

It totally gets better. At week 5-6, I turned a corner with hydration. It was like a switch was flipped and I could drink more. Made all the difference.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

It gets better week by week, but the first 6-8 weeks were pretty hard. i would say I was 12 weeks before I felt fully human.

Then it did get alot better!

Take a look at my profile pictures (and many other before and afters!!) to get some inspiration on what the future may hold for you. 2.5 years post surgery, I don't even care about those early weeks. The complete transformation of my health, physical abilities and looks has been oh so worth it!!!

[Tammylb 174]

Are You taking your PPI , u may need something else to control your stomach acid?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

nauseous - nothing sits well in my stomach. -weak - don't feel good. may be regretting my decision

@@LaurieC

awwwww hun

sorry you feel so rotten!!!!

as others have said - things should/do get better

everybody recuperates differently

it takes some people longer than others to feel better

try and get plenty of rest

you need to drink so you don't get dehydrated

don't worry about Protein - if you can't hold the Protein shakes down now, oh wellllll

Water is much more important at this point (and later too)

some/many newbies think warm/room temp Water goes down easier

sugar free popsicles are terrific too

i hope you have some sort of support system (hubby, family, friends)

if it makes you feel better - call your doc

maybe he can give you something while you are nauseous

you will NOT live this way forever

your life will/should improve - sooner than later

you made the wise decision to have WLS

don't second guess yourself now!!!!

might be hard to believe now - but you have started on the path to a healthier, happier, longer life with your new best friend the sleeve

good luck

improved recovery to you

kathy

Edited May 23, 2014 by proudgrammy

[LaurieC 7]

Tammylb

I am taking Pepcid twice a day. That's what my dr gave me.

[butterfyeffect 257]

@@LaurieC

My doc prescribed Pepcid twice a day, but I started taking OTC omeprazole in the mornings as well. It's a proton pump inhibitor, and works a little differently from the Pepcid. I found that the stomach gurgling, and burping is much better with it. Just my 2cents.

Edited May 23, 2014 by butterfyeffect

[Blueswede 0]

I'm right there with you. I had the vertical sleeve procedure 4 days ago, and even as little as a teaspoon of room-temperature Water burns my stomach and causes it to spasm; it's quite painful. It's torture just trying to stay hydrated. Does your stomach cramp also? I'm really beginning to think I made a big mistake; it's kind of scary. I hope your stomach calms down really soon--mine too!

[gottagonow 82]

I truly appreciate posts like this. I too wondered what my problem was because it seemed like people were fine in two days and I frankly truly hurt! As I find more boards (I didn't before my sleeve, which was Monday), I realize that I am not alone. And that helps. I believe it gets a lot better, but it's nice to know we're not the only ones not running marathons.

[pjpanda 129]

I'm right there with you. 2 days post op and almost nothing wants to stay down. I'm about to cry from the pain.