I understand regret now...

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I have been on this board for several weeks. I have seen several posts about regret and I didnt really understand it. I struggled to get approval and pushed so hard to get the surgery that I didnt understand how you can regret this life saving surgery. Right after the surgery I didnt understand it. Other than thirst, i felt fine.

Day 2 was good as well. A little achy but I thought i was going to sail through it.

Day three had profound nausea, which almost kept me in the hospital another day. It took three different types of anti nausea meds to get it under control.

Day four and i felt like someone was pressing on my chest every time i had more than 2 sips. It feels like there is something stuck in my throat. I was only able to get 16 oz down. I ended up calling the on call surgeon to make sure that i was ok.

Day five and i am still thirsty. I cant get enough liquid down to stop the dry mouth. The pressure is so painful. Ive tried many different items trying to find something my stomach can handle.

We stopped by mcdonalds for food for my husband. I ordered vanila ice cream, i just wanted something soothing that would slip past the knot in my throat. I took two bites... and i hated it. It tasted disgusting. But that didnt stop me from crying. Something i shouldnt even want and didnt even need was no longer an option and i was unreasonably upset.

I understand regret now. All of these issues combining undermine the descision you made.

Do i regret it? Now, yes. Tomorrow, no. I know i can get through it but for all of my research i didnt know how really hard it would be.

[highfunctioningfatman 2,675]

Try drinking something other than Water. I CAN'T drink water! I drink Propel water. I've also been fine with Gatorade G2, Powerade Zero, Vitamin water zero and something else that I don't recall that was sugar free. I have the exact same symptoms at 6 weeks out when I attempt water.

[Unbridled 152]

Oh gosh I'm so sorry and I SO understand! I was so miserable for a solid 18 days postop, which included an ambulance ride to the ER because of dehydration... yes I get it. I researched this surgery for a year. I read a stack of books about it. I got on this website and soaked up all I could. Surgery came and all I could think was, "Oh no, what have I done to myself".

@@QueenOfTheTamazons, your body knows what to do. Let it do it it's own way. Be patient. You WILL feel better. And then you will be wonderfully thankful for the powerful tool that is yours to use for your good.

You are going to be ok and you won't regret it once you feel better.

Just keep swimming

Just keep swimming

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[Icantbelieveit 955]

Try sf popsicles. It helped me get fluids down and help my dry mouth.

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