So yesterday I was sleeved. I had a rough night, and a tough day. I feel like shit, I don't feel normal anymore. All I feel is pain and staples. To top it off my surgeon kinda freaked on me for not getting in enough liquids and that was totally discouraging. I'm pretty much regretting this decision fully at this point, and I have no one to talk to about this either. I guess maybe my doc doesn't see something great in me that I didn't see before but I do now. This is not for me, and I'm scared about how to live right now. My bestfriend is the liquid pain meds at this moment..an I feel like I could just break down and cry. All I feel is pain inside and out..and I'm scared this could all be for nothing.

I'm 9 days post op, before surgery my cousin gave me the best advice ever--she had RNY last year. "Just make it through the first 2 weeks." My first couple days were tough, but I'm keeping that in my head & sure enough by day 4 things were really turning around. Keep sipping & use pain meds to stay comfortable! We're all rooting for you

Totally agree. The first weeks are just about getting through and getting enough fluids to stay hydrated.

To my surprise my first day felt great but my second day after i got to the hospital was awful. I did regret it but on my 4th day i feel better and am happy with my choice of having the sleeve. The pain will go away. Keep your head up.

I had the worst first three days in the hospital. I had great nurses that got me through some dark hours!!! Just keep sipping that water and don't worry about getting the other stuff down. I think most of us have had regrets about what we did to are ourselves. It will pass I'm almost three months out and lost 59 lbs feel better everyday. I'm so glad I had WLS only wish I did it years ago. Keep posting you have great support here.

You can take this to the bank:

1. How you feel one day after surgery has nothing to do with how you will feel a week, a month, six months, a year after surgery. Not physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually.

2. And how you feel a week after surgery has nothing to do with how you will feel a month, six months, a year after surgery.

3. Everyone -- and I mean everyone -- has that WTF HAVE I DONE moment. Everyone. And then they gradually (within hours or days) remember, "Oh, I know why I did it. OK, I can do this." And then they do it. And then they get used to it. And then it becomes normal. Truly normal. Not weird. Normal.

Best to you! Everything you're feeling has been felt by hundreds of thousands of others who've just done what you've just done. And they did fine.

Your body just went through major trauma. You may have been scared leading up to the surgery.

Relax, take a deep breath and think about all the positive aspects your life will have post surgery.

Follow your surgeon's instructions and keep yourself well hydrated.

Every day gets better.

"Always look on the bright side of life".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep9Vzb6R_58

I can't listen to it because I'm at work. But that's Monty Python and Sunny Side of the Street, isn't it?

Classic and very very apropos! Love it! ????

I love Bright Side of Life!☀️

I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with your decision. I agree with everyone who has already posted. This feeling will pass. You will learn to love the new you in more ways than one. It is hard....life isn't easy. Keep to your doctor's orders and you will do great. Come here to chat with those who have gone through the exact same things. These forums are a fantastic tool and support system. You can vent almost anything here without judgements. Good luck and chin up buttercup.

Here is a big hug for you!!!!! You made the right decision! I have read so many post about people that dont have any pain. I wonder how that is possible, but cool for them!!!

You have lots of people here you can vent, b*tch to, and talk to. We are all in this together!!!!!! I have surgery Tuesday and and hoping for the no pain route I have had 2 C sections and 2 major knee surgeries so I am thinking I can handle the pain. I have to!!!!! I know it will get better and better and the outcome will be phenomenal!!!

Hang in there, you CAN do this!!!! It WILL get better!!

@ "Sunny side of the street"? Do you mean the Bright Side of Life? "Life's a peice of sh*t when you look at it, so always look on the bright side of life"

Yep, you're right @@OKCPirate!

Got the song wrong but I definitely remember the Monty Python skit. ????

I had horrible pain as well. It was a tough first couple weeks. I was sleeved on 10/28. I have a friend who had no pain at all, so I was really surprised how bad it hurt and I am a RN. Everyone's experiences are totally different. I have a challenge getting all my fluids and protein in still. Just keep going. They best advice I could give you is to walk. I know it hurts like hell to get up and get started but walking really helps with the recovery process. That's all I did at first is walk drink and take pain meds. Also when you get home you may prefer a recliner. I slept on my recliner for several days after surgery. Good luck!! You are not alone.

Hang in there! The first 10 days were the hardest for me. I went through a roller coaster of emotions. I am sure it had a lot to do with my body have so little food and Water compared to before surgery. Take it one day at a time and before you know it a month will have passed and you will feel so much better!

I agree with Dewey, I slept in a recliner for atleast a week. I forgot that. Walk walk walk.

i felt terrible the first day, too. the more i forced myself to walk, the better i felt. I even went back to work on day 7 because i felt almost normal...unless i had to bend to pick up something;)