Most of the day I have felt like I got hit by a bus. I started my pain meds back up. I had gbp on monday... I also am not even getting remotely close to the fluid and protein intake they say I should be. It's almost feeling like a failure all over again....

Honestly this is normal, you are not a failure. In the first couple of weeks you just do the best you can. As the swelling goes down you will be able to do more.

You are doing great, don't let it get you down.

I literally just found out from my hubby that I have a hernia and fatty liver! The doc told me but I was so loopy I don't remember :/. Aren't those usually repaired while the bypass is done?!

The fatty liver will go away with the diet and weight loss also exercise. As for the hernia? What type?

The fatty liver will go away with the diet and weight loss also exercise. As for the hernia? What type?

I promise it will get better, move as much as possible, only use the medication when absolutely necessary, and TRY to get water and protein. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck!

The fatty liver will go away once you start losing weight and eating better. The fact that you can't get in all your water and protein is totally normal. You just have to try to get it all in and if you can't, you can't. It's more of a goal. Eventually you will! Seriously. You will also have weight loss stalls. Those are also normal so don't beat yourself up when those happen.

Hang in there, one day at a time. Rest, liquids, Protein and walking are the only things you should be concerned with right now. The meds made me feel blah, so only use them if you definitely need them.

If the hernia was repairable during surgery they would have done it, but not all are depending on the type and location.

Good luck on your journey!

Hang in there, one day at a time. Rest, liquids, Protein and walking are the only things you should be concerned with right now. The meds made me feel blah, so only use them if you definitely need them.

If the hernia was repairable during surgery they would have done it, but not all are depending on the type and location.

Good luck on your journey!

I absolutely hate taking those pain meds!!! I have such a low tolerance I usually take 1/2 and it still knocks me on my butt. I think my hubs said something about I had to wait til I lose some weight before they could repairs. I thought hernias were painful though? L

The fatty liver will go away with the diet and weight loss also exercise. As for the hernia? What type?

The fatty liver will go away with the diet and weight loss also exercise. As for the hernia? What type?

Not entirely sure. I just know it's in my lower stomach area. I feel no discomfort there though?!

I promise it will get better, move as much as possible, only use the medication when absolutely necessary, and TRY to get Water and Protein. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Good luck![/quote

I think it's more of a fear thing. This is my only shot at this and I have messed up so bad in the past I fear doing it again.

It took me 3 weeks and 3 days to feel anything remotely normal again ! Now part of this was because I also ended up with pneumonia in both lungs but, still it takes time. Just focus on fluids and rest often and you'll be fine.

It took me 3 weeks and 3 days to feel anything remotely normal again ! Now part of this was because I also ended up with pneumonia in both lungs but, still it takes time. Just focus on fluids and rest often and you'll be fine.

I feel muxh better today! I'm still not getting alot of protein in though. By the time I get all this fluid in its like seriously?! You want me to eat?!... never ending battle lol

The 2nd day was by far the worst, I wasn't in pain just uncomfortable. I am now 5 days post op and did some shopping today and made Breakfast for my mom. I still get tired easily and my side hurts sometimes but overall I am so much better. I feel like the hospital bed made it worse. Stay on those pain meds, they made me pass out as well but thats good in a way, I would rather pass out and be in no pain. I took them round the clock for the first 4 days because pain+weakness+head hunger+hospital=misery.

Today I felt good.. then all of a sudden I got really tired, dizzy, and just felt sick all at once

Today I felt good.. then all of a sudden I got really tired, dizzy, and just felt sick all at once

Could be dehydration, fluids are super important ! I know I struggled a lot and still do, also you may need some salt, crazy as it sounds, drink Gatorade, add extra salt to your broth or just lick some off your hand.

Today I felt good.. then all of a sudden I got really tired, dizzy, and just felt sick all at once

Could be dehydration, fluids are super important ! I know I struggled a lot and still do, also you may need some salt, crazy as it sounds, drink Gatorade, add extra salt to your broth or just lick some off your hand.

I think I'm waiting too long to eat between meals too... I just don't crave anything and I don't get hungry.... I guess it's time to use my alarms on my phone!

Wonder if your dr was talking about a hiatal hernia? Apparently fairly common when you are overweight - it is your stomach pushing up into your esophagus (I think?) It can cause acid reflux type symptoms. I have a small sliding hernia. Not sure if dr will fix or not but if they do, it is pretty minor I am told. They just sort of stich it back down. I had a friend whose insurance did not cover WLS but did cover hiatal hernia surgery, so dr fixed that and charged insurance for it and then only charged her $3500 to do the sleeve while she was in there. Anyway, could just be dr was informing him you had this and he may have repaired it. Re fatty liver, it will go away with weight loss. Liver is an amazing organ that can essentially regenerate itself. Hopefully you can find all that out at your post-op.