How much time to recover? main thread

[bellabloom 2,469]

Perhaps you need to actually read what I wrote and not infer what you wanted to read since you are a bit of a bully. I said "I hate READING these posts even though they are important..." It is not because I am jealous of other's peoples' easy time, it is because I had such a difficult time and it makes me feel worse.

Read what I wrote, don't put your own spin on it.

The severe mood swings are due mostly in part (due to my medical teams info, not an webexpert) by the excess stores of estrogen leaving my body with the large amounts of fat and Water. How dare you assume I'm that emotionally hung up on food? I'm not even interested in food, as stated.

I have been taking Miralax (he said no Milk of Magnesia) since I left the hospital; guess you're surprised a board certified surgeon would have heard of that, huh?

You're really ignorant, and borderline bully.

I'm sorry you took it to be harsh. I admit I was a bit shocked that you would use the word "hate" to describe reading about other people's positive experiences.

I am sorry you have had such a hard time. I know it's a lot to go through and I wish you the best.

When you put your private life up on a board like this, one assumes you are looking for some advice or input from others. By all means follow your surgical teams words on the matter! I was just trying to help but I'm not a doctor.

Many of us suffer from food attachments. Those attachments and the loss of food made me quite sad in the first few days. I really missed my friend, food. You may not have the same issue, I was just trying to give you advice from someone who is going through this too.

I don't think I'm "ignorant" or a "bully" and name calling just makes me shake my head. I was abused by my ex and name calling is just... I don't even know what to say. I never expected that here. It's sad.

I think this is a wonderful board full of wonderful genuine experiences and I have had a lot of pleasure reading it and i treasure all of the support and words of comfort I receive here.

[maggie0210 117]

Bellabloom,

I loved your post. I was really beginning to think I had the only long time healing process. My surgery was last December. I was in the hospital for four or five days. Couldn't drink anything. Couldn't go to the bathroom at all. Very emotional, sorry I went through with it. The gas pain was horrible, but I didn't want to walk. After I got home I was unable to function on my own for a month or two. sleeping all the time. Low Protein levels. Had to see the dietician 4 times in six weeks because they were concerned.

But all that has passed and I don't regret anything. I am now happy and have lost a lot of weight. I appreciate your honesty.

But I thought we were supposed to support each other here. So I don't understand any name calling. Just saying.....

Anyway, happy holidays to everyone here. Thanks bellabloom

[newlifeb 1]

I'm 13 days post op, still don't feel well enough to return to work stomach pain wise. I can keep down fluids and Protein Shake. But the pain still hurts so bad to get up and down and to stand long. I keep my hand clenched on that area. Hoping to return in a week.

[BearerOfLight 9]

I just turned 41 a few days ago and I am 5 weeks post op. I returned to work (desk job) after 1 week. Grateful I have not had any complications or food intolerances, just frustrated with the slow weight loss.

[annebqui 21]

Wow, there are so many people who are doing terrific on here. Congrats!

I turned 51 two weeks after my surgery. I just met the BMI to be approved by my insurance for the surgery. I had my surgery a little over a month ago. I went back to work at 3 weeks, but I work from home, so that makes it easier. I get out and walk every day, but I'm not doing as much as some people on here. I have to really push myself. Yesterday I walked a mile.

I was only in the hospital 1 night. The first 3 days I would have been happy to die, but after that the pain went away and it was much better. I am still always tired, and I hate having such low energy. This is my big complaint. Some days are good and some I can barely get off the couch.

[Inizio 32]

I'm 37 and am almost 2 weeks post-op. I have one more checkup tomorrow and should be going back to work on Tuesday which would be exactly 2 weeks. I feel pretty good, just tired. I have a feeling that I'll also be teaching from my desk for a bit (hey @@wcdaniels, fellow high school teacher here!).