I know the answer- everyone is different. But I'm struggling and would like to know when others felt better post op. I had my surgery 5 days ago and I feel depleted, like I'm going through life in a daze of water and protein shakes. I have been able to get my protein in the past two days and also have a few teaspoons of broth tonight. I just want to feel like myself again and be present for my husband and son.

I would say the first 2-3 weeks were my worst then every day started to feel better I'm 51/2 months out and feel great u will get there I had major pain post op (had hernia fixed at same time) then I was soooo tired all the time with a little depression I'm over it and feel happy and healthy [emoji4]hang in there soon it will pass

It will get a little better each day but it will not happen overnight. It took me 6 months until I reached my happy state when most of the problems seemed to melt away.

I'm just starting to feel better. The pain went away 6 days post-op. I'm almost two weeks post-op now.

My day right out of the hospital I went walking with my sister and a bicyclist plowed right into me a knocked me on my back. Luckily nothing "burst" except the sticky bandage over the drain hole that split my skin like a giant paper cut. This cut kept my attention for 2 weeks so I don't recall being miserable about anything. I do remember a LOT of passing gas and queeziness.

It all passes (no pun intended). Your big problem will be gas for the next six months. I suggest disposable cushions for your car.

You're in a transitional and healing phase of the surgery. The first 12 weeks are all about what you are eating. Think of it as time you must give to healing your body. You will slowly get your normal life back and be with your family. I remember post op thinking my life will never be the same. Which is a load of crap! Take this opportunity to heal and lose weight in the 1st year. You're life will be back to normal in no time with all the good and bad things. But you will be healthier (take vitamins) have more energy you'll be running in backyard with your son. Putting on your size 10 sexy jeans while your hubby chases u around the house...trust me it's worth a little discomfort at the beginning.

I wanted to update that I am on day 9 now and I seemed to turn a corner yesterday. I woke up more rested and felt more like myself. I was also able to work from home a bit which helped me get out of myself for a bit. Today I went to Target and got a pedicure. I'm down 15 lbs already and I'm thrilled with that.

19 hours ago, Maxthecat said:

I wanted to update that I am on day 9 now and I seemed to turn a corner yesterday. I woke up more rested and felt more like myself. I was also able to work from home a bit which helped me get out of myself for a bit. Today I went to Target and got a pedicure. I'm down 15 lbs already and I'm thrilled with that.

Glad to hear you're feeling better!!