I had my gastric sleeve done on 4/21. Had a lot of nausea in hospital and when I went home but that is much better now. No pain meds since hospital. But several thing have happened since I got home. I hurt my back and can't do much walking. I feel so depressed and am not getting enough protein and water. Not even worried about weight loss at this point. Just want out of this funk. Am still at my parents house as I'm a little afraid to be by myself. I guess my main concern is am I going to be totally messed up with my protein and water intake and hurt myself physically? And I'm supposed to be walking, walking, walking and I can't even get up because of my back. Also my daughter lost her job in San Francisco and that is a terrible loss. Trying very hard not to feel sorry for myself but I'm really down. Any suggestions or tips? Thanks!

Fluids are more important than anything right now. The downside is that if you get dehydrated, you are going to end up in the hospital on IVs. I had a really bad day about six months in, when I was vomiting and pooing all day and into the night. During one of my bathroom trips at 3:00 in the morning, I passed out and hit my head on the bathtub. I was out for about an hour.

I tried to get up and passed out again and hit my head on the tub...again....and was out for an hour and a half. I ended up in in the emergency room and kept overnight for a CT scan and IV's for dehydration. There was a bariatric brother on the forum last year who passed out from dehydration and busted his jaw on a coffee table.

At nine days in, you should be about ready for soft foods. That will chirp you up as you begin to add real food back into your diet. Just watch the carbs though. We eat all this Protein for a reason. It helps us heal. Your body is a human machine and protein is it's major fuel.

Sorry to hear about your other troubles. This bariatric journey is challenging enough without other worrisome events. Taking better care of yourself will help you feel better. Look on YouTube for exercises for the bedridden.

And try "Sit and Be Fit", it is on PBS here in Washington state, but you can get it on DVD, also. You just sit in a chair and "walk"! Among other exercises. Sit in a firm chair, and pretend you are walking, lifting up your knees. Do it for as long as you can, and keep doing it as often as you would if you COULD get up and walk!

As for the Water and Protein, try the Water Enhancer drops with tepid water, not cold. You can also add it to unflavored protein water (mix unflavored Protein powder with water). You can adjust the flavor/sweetness level. Keep us posted! Good luck to you!

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I promise you things will get better you are under 10 days post-op . By the end of next week you will feel better .I am 100 post=op and down 61 lbs .

As far as Protein you must get enough daily appx. 60 grms. drink Water slowly . DO NOT GET Depressed Take everyday slow and live it as the first day of the rest of your life . Take your vitamins

I am 60 years old and I feel and look great . I am down a total from my all time high 3 years ago 86 lbs. I have 46 lbs to go from my personal goal.

Take it easy but push yourself everyday . You will feel better God bless and good luck

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