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[bgriffin86 1]

This is a question, and i'm not even sure i'm posting it in the correct place, so if I am I apologize in advance. I had the sleeve on 9/23. I haven't had any issues up until this last week. I'm completely exhausted, I'm having a hard time getting my Protein and fluids in, I constantly have the shakes (which I think might be the protein issue), I have a sore place just under my right breast, and I feel nauseated ALL the time. I'm also incredibly irritable and emotional. I feel like i'm going crazy!!! Has anyone else experienced this? Can anyone give some advice on how to manage all of this? My weight also keeps fluctuating, I keep trying to tell myself not to think too much into it but it's so hard when you've come through so much to lose this weight.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

I definitely had the moody and irritable stage! I think there are quite a few here who can relate to that too.

Are you still taking your acid medication first thing in the morning, 30 minutes before you eat?

[Healthy_life2 8,330]

@@bgriffin86

Keep pushing forward. Your sleeve will take time to get used to a new life. Getting your Protein and Water intake in is what you are working on at this point. Its a bit difficult at first. It will get better.

[CowgirlJane 14,261]

Based on my personal experience and what I have read on the boards:

-exhaustion and feeling like crap is a bit normal, but I betcha you are dehydrated. If you can't get fluids in, ask your surgeon if you can get IV fluids. You don't need to go to the hospital for that.

-emotional - probably due to all of this, and the hormones released due to rapid weight loss. It will get better, but this is a tough time

-the pain under your right breast - i think you should call your surgeon's office about this one. PRobably nothing, but better safe than sorry.

Hang in there.

[bgriffin86 1]

@@_Kate_ do you mean the carafate? I was told to take it until it was gone, this past Tuesday was the last day for me. It definitely makes me feel better to know i'm not the only one that had mood changes. It makes you question your sanity, that's for sure.

@jenn1- Thank you for that I'm trying to push the Protein and fluids as much as I can.

Thank you as well Jane, and i'm sure you are right about the dehydration. I'm definitely going to give my surgeon a call and see what we can do.

Edited October 10, 2015 by bgriffin86

[Djmohr 6,965]

Everything you are feeling is normal. I will say that I started to feel better only after I was able to get my Water and Protein up to an acceptable level which took about a month for me.

If you are finding it hard to tolerate your shakes, try switching to another type. I personally like Premier Protein ready made shakes. In the beginning I would thin them out with a little fair life milk or skim milk.

These shakes have 30 grams of Protein in each one, they make it much easier to get to your goals.

[Chele H 427]

Are you taking Prilosec or Nexium or something like it? You may need an acid blocker.

[Daisee68 2,493]

I have had the pain under my right breast and believe it was gas as Gas-X took the pain away. Try some gas-X strips or chewables if you haven't. The emotions are totally normal at this stage. It WILL get better. You just have to get thru the first few weeks as best you can and stay hydrates

[Mountaingal 322]

Yes carafate is an anti ulcer/acid medication. Lots of Drs prescribe it for up to 3 months after surgery. You can get Prilosec or Nexium and their generics without a prescription. I took it regularly for two months and found I was much more comfy even though I didn't have reflex or anything. It might help you feel more able to eat and get more Fluid down.At first I could not just drink a shake or anything for that matter. I just kept sipping away for hours. BY the time the first shake was gone it was time to make another one. However that slow constant intake did make me feel much better and gave me some energy.

Many people are emotional after surgery. The anesthetic affects some and as someone else said rapid weight loss releases hormones.

I agree about asking your Dr about the pain under your breast. I get pain under my left breast but sometime later I always burp so for me gas must get trapped somewhere till I move or digest what I have eaten.

It will get better just give it time. Hang in there.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Normal, normal, normal. Touch base with your doctor regarding pain. Sip Water anytime you aren't sipping Protein. suck on ice chips if necessary. You may need another or stronger dosage of PPI (carafate, omeprazole, etc....) Walk as much as you can.

Stay off the scale if it makes you crazy.

[RNYDawn 160]

I'm sorry all of this is going on

This is a long shot - but do you still have your gallbladder? I was nauseated and got the shakes when I had a gallbladder attack but the pain was more in my back and not under my breast. I had gallstones which were clogging up the works and making me feel so lousy. I hope you find an answer soon!