I know every time I post all I do is complain but I have no one who listens or understands. I regret this surgery so bad. My mom told me to eat too much and stretch my stomach out and go back to normal. Is she crazy or what? The other night my husband told me this wasn't his problem. And my mother in law who was a big support just doesn't get it.

I went to the local hospital Monday evening. I was hoping their ER would give me a different idea what's going on. I had tried to call my surgeon again that day and never heard back so I just went in here. They said I had starvation ketosis and my body was eating itself and I had low potassium. I ended up staying in the hospital for 2 days and told I would have to follow up with my surgeon because their Bariatric doctors won't touch someone else's patient. Well Ok then. I am constantly sick feeling or just feeling like crap. I don't feel right at all. I have spent a lot of time thinking lately trying to pin point things and I realize I started out ok but when I was able to switch to regular soft foods that's when this started. Now no matter what I have except Water I feel ill. I also realize if I try something more solid that's not pure liquid it feels like a brick in my stomach. I typically stick to a few spoons of broth or nothing. I'd rather not eat. Who wants to feel bad?

After coming home last night I left a message for the surgeons office and their PA called back. Every time I talk to him I have to start my story over. I have to repeat everything and get asked the same questions over and over. No I don't have a gallbladder, no I am

not vomiting, my surgery date was 10/17/16, etc. Don't they keep files or something? I tell him what the hospital here says and it's like in one ear and out the other. He thought I said starvation psychosis and I said no ketosis and then he said this is what happens when you go to other hospitals. I went to one with a Bariatric program! I figured they knew something. Anyway he told me to start over from day one of the diet. Ok fine. He says my stomach is inflamed blah blah and it's not because of what I did or did not do right and asks if I think that will help. I said no and he asked why and I said because I go days without eating so how could it be inflamed? But he still insists this. He tells me to come in on Monday morning to be seen and we can go from there unless it's still not better during this long weekend he says to call him and I can be sent to his hospital. Well it's still the same last night and today. All I do is cry and lay in bed or sleep. I only made it at work one day and here I am off again. I am not ok. All anyone ever runs are blood and urine tests. I have no more veins left to be poked. I feel like something is broke. I keep hearing some people take longer to heal. I'm not in pain I am sick! I don't understand what is going on. I can't live like this the rest of my life! The anti nausea meds don't work anymore. I want to call the surgeons office again and tell them I don't feel good still but I feel like it gets me no where. I used to think I was tough. I was wrong. Feeling sick is the worst thing. I never imagined this would be like this. I just want to go back and never do it.

I hope this poster is ok, she hasnt posted since this thread. At any rate I wonder if she has considered that since they cant find anything wrong with her physically that this is more of a psychological thing? I know food aversions and such are usually a result of irrational fear and not a physical intolerance of food. Just a thought...

I hope this poster is ok, she hasnt posted since this thread. At any rate I wonder if she has considered that since they cant find anything wrong with her physically that this is more of a psychological thing? I know food aversions and such are usually a result of irrational fear and not a physical intolerance of food. Just a thought...

I hope the OP is okay too.

Food aversion is often the result of food intolerance plus reinforcement created by post op nausea. Not really an irrational fear.

We are taught that due to the severity of our major surgery, that vomiting post op can tear our stitches which would result in a possibly fatal leak.

So when we have overwhelming nausea, at even drinking Water, post op, food is out of the question in both our bodies and minds.

Then add the intolerance of lactose, the weird odd feeling of food in the new sleeve, weird taste changes, pain, gas etc. which makes you nauseous post op, all physical issues in the body.

So a symbiotic problem. One that isn't often discussed. And I haven't been able to obtain any treatment from my bariatric team so am having to push my already stretched GP for help.

The usual answer is that all of this will pass. And I must be honest, things do evolve continually.

I just hope that someone is supporting her, looking after her.

Omg my heart hurts for you I'm so sorry you are suffering through this you do need a support group and our friends here have the best advice because we have all gone through some differences I had a great after surgery experience with the exception of my short term stall but it's ok it will happen but please keep us posted I'm really concerned

I am one week post op and I regret I got the surgery. I wish I would’ve listened to my husband.

9 hours ago, Depressed diva said:

I am one week post op and I regret I got the surgery. I wish I would’ve listened to my husband.

It gets so much better from there. Don't give up on it yet. The first week is the hardest; the second week is the second hardest. In a couple of months you're going to be astounded at the positive changes in your life. Hang in there.

I had my surgery nearly three years ago and have turned into a horrible person. My language is awful and I'm a alcoholic

Edited November 19, 20214 yr by lillibelle
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If you have starvation ketosis, have you tried eating carbohydrates?

I’m really sorry for how you’re feeling. I believe part of the nausea you’re experiencing is the lack of proteins and calories in your diet. I agree with others that you need to add non-flavored protein powder to your broth or whatever you’re drinking. You really need the proteins and at least 1000 calories to function.

I would suggest making an appointment with a therapist. I believe a therapist will be beneficial in helping you workout those issues regarding with your surgery. A therapist will also teach you ways to be with family members even if they don’t support you.

I know from experience what your body does when you push your feelings and frustration away or try to deal with them alone. Your body can physically make you sick.

I had gotten so sick for almost two years for not dealing with tough issues with my older sister my college classes. I let it fester to the point I ended up using my wheelchair cause every time I stood up to try walk I passed out. Doctors didn’t know what was causing the problem. It through all kinds of testing. All tests came back normal. Finally a psychiatrist came to my hospital room to evaluate me. He figured out that my continued passing out ended up related to severe stress to where I had withdraw from my college classes.

I think you’re trying to deal with your emotional pain by yourself or you’re pushing the away so you don’t have to deal with them. With that said this could be adding to the nausea along with the lack of of nutrition you’re experiencing.

I know when I was having nausea from my gastric sleeve surgery which was on 11/01 I was afraid to drink anything except my water. When I explained this to my doctor, he said my nausea was due to lack of protein and calorie intake. Even though it was difficult I had to push myself to drink my protein drinks. I have the Boost Glucose Control MAX 30g of protein. My doctor and nutritionist require me to get 64 to 80 grams of protein per day.

On 11/12/2021 at 1:46 AM, Depressed diva said:

I am one week post op and I regret I got the surgery. I wish I would’ve listened to my husband.

i was the same, I am now nearly 5 months out and finally feeling so much better( I got that bad I was put in hospital on suicide watch) then sent 6 weeks on my sisters couch. It gets better I didnt believe it when people would tell me that but it doe. your hormones are most likely going haywire ATM too. given the choice again knowing what i know now would i do it again probably not but we cant turn back time but in saying that i would still be over 100kg instead of 77kg. I still have bad moments/days but it does get better.

P.S. I too am wondering about the OP hope she is doing ok

Edited December 3, 20214 yr by SleeverSk