The bariatric coordinator from the hospital just called me to check in. I told her that I was having a lot of pain and not sure what I should be eating. She believes I am dehydrated. I haven't been taking in enough liquids, if you can believe that! I am also really swollen so I have to get an ice pack. She told me to take my pain meds too. I really hope that I feel better by Monday. I was hoping to feel better by today, but I think I have been asking too much of myself. I'm not 18 anymore!!

It will get better. I'm now a little over a week post-op. Yesterday was the first day that I really felt good. I was so bloated. I told my co-workers earlier this week I felt like Violet from Willy Wonka - just roll me out or pop me! Anything would have made me feel better. My heat pad really helped me - Have you tried a heating pad? Also sleeping/resting on the couch helped. I had more support there. I'm sorry you're feeling bad. Each day does get a little better <<hugs>>

The bariatric coordinator from the hospital just called me to check in. I told her that I was having a lot of pain and not sure what I should be eating. She believes I am dehydrated. I haven't been taking in enough liquids, if you can believe that! I am also really swollen so I have to get an ice pack. She told me to take my pain meds too. I really hope that I feel better by Monday. I was hoping to feel better by today, but I think I have been asking too much of myself. I'm not 18 anymore!!

Hope you start feeling better soon, 80's chick. Hang in there. Try to get some more fluids in your system. Take care

if you aren't able to get teh fluids you need, go to the ER or your doc for IV fluids. IVs aren't fun, but you'll feel sooo much better when you're hydrated, have an easier time of healing, not feel teh same complications, etc.

I am really trying to get all of the liquids I can! I am starting to get a better idea of how I feel when it is time to sip some more. I have been doing well with broth and Jello. I started popsicles today, and Slim fast tmrw. =D