Ayesha
Exhausted
Feb 18, 2011
Today is the February 18th, and my day is over...
Days 8 and 9 went by uneventfully, I am still struggling to get in all the liquids that I have to have... I have developed a chest infection and have been on antibiotics since day 8... Since I got sick I have been sleeping lots and trying to rest, but physically I am worn out... My surgery pain has almost disappeared, thank God...
Today is my 10th day post-op, and I am exhausted... I am feeling very tired and worn out... Today I went to get some groceries and felt very weak and confused. I am not feeling better as the days go by, I am actually feeling run down... Taking a shower is a physical challenge, I feel like I will fall over by the time I am finished, I feel winded quickly, and I haven't been able to walk for 3 days, it just takes to much energy, energy that I don't have. I am also for some reason having some horrible back pain, right in the middle of my back when I stand, walk, or sit, nothing makes it go away... So, please tell me people, I thought maybe because of the chest infection, but that seems to be clearing up, WHY AM I EXHAUSTED?????
I am drinking, taking my supplements, and getting as much protein as I can, but nothing seems to be working... Any Advise??????
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Days 8 and 9 went by uneventfully, I am still struggling to get in all the liquids that I have to have... I have developed a chest infection and have been on antibiotics since day 8... Since I got sick I have been sleeping lots and trying to rest, but physically I am worn out... My surgery pain has almost disappeared, thank God...
Today is my 10th day post-op, and I am exhausted... I am feeling very tired and worn out... Today I went to get some groceries and felt very weak and confused. I am not feeling better as the days go by, I am actually feeling run down... Taking a shower is a physical challenge, I feel like I will fall over by the time I am finished, I feel winded quickly, and I haven't been able to walk for 3 days, it just takes to much energy, energy that I don't have. I am also for some reason having some horrible back pain, right in the middle of my back when I stand, walk, or sit, nothing makes it go away... So, please tell me people, I thought maybe because of the chest infection, but that seems to be clearing up, WHY AM I EXHAUSTED?????
I am drinking, taking my supplements, and getting as much protein as I can, but nothing seems to be working... Any Advise??????
Post-Op Day 7
Feb 15, 2011
Well today is February 15th, and my day is over...
I haven't posted for a couple of days so I will catch up...
Day 5 was a normal day, I walked for about an hour, got in all my liquids and proteins... Felt fine, no problems, pain was better, now only taking pain meds before I sleep at night so I can get a good nights sleep, I find that I get exhausted quickly still, after I walked I came inside drank some water and laid down to rest on the bed and passed out... Guess I'm getting more worn out than I thought I could...
On Day 6 was my post-op visit with my surgeon... When I got there I got weighed, I lost exactly 4kg or 8.8 pounds... My doctor said I was doing fine and told me not to worry so much about getting in all the protein, he said the most important thing was to get in all my fluids, meaning water.... I left kind of feeling that he wasn't happy with my weight loss, maybe he expected more, but he said it was good....
So now I am very confused, should I or shouldn't I get that 60 grams of protein, because it isn't easy to get that all in, especially when its all liquids... I think I am getting about 600 to 700 calories per day when I do have all the protein, if not it is less... Also, I told him I wanted to start on my vitamins now instead of waiting because if I can get down those Tylenol for pain then I should be able to take all my supplements... He said to go ahead so I started them all today with no problems at all whatsoever...
So today on day 7 I am OK... Taking supplements and trying to get in as much protein that I can... And I have a confession... And I want to know if anyone else has done this cause I am so ashamed of myself... Today at lunch while I was sitting sipping my soup, my family was having chicken, it was driving me Bonkers!!!!! I wanted some soooo bad!!!! So, what did I do, I took a bite, chewed it very slowly to taste it, then I spit it OUT!!!! Is that just horrible or what?????? I felt so stupid but I just had to taste it, really I mean I wasn't hungry or anything, I was just going crazy because it smelled so good, I realized... I am truly addicted to food, unbelievable... I now see that I definitely did not eat before because I was just hungry, its the taste and the smell and it is so addictive, like drugs, or smoking, am I crazy or have other people felt this way??? Let me know cause I am truly curious...
Well that is all for today, thanks everyone for the well wishes, I am truly feeling better, All Thanks to God, and I am so glad I have made this decision to change my life, NO REGRETS HERE!!!!!!!!
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I haven't posted for a couple of days so I will catch up...
Day 5 was a normal day, I walked for about an hour, got in all my liquids and proteins... Felt fine, no problems, pain was better, now only taking pain meds before I sleep at night so I can get a good nights sleep, I find that I get exhausted quickly still, after I walked I came inside drank some water and laid down to rest on the bed and passed out... Guess I'm getting more worn out than I thought I could...
On Day 6 was my post-op visit with my surgeon... When I got there I got weighed, I lost exactly 4kg or 8.8 pounds... My doctor said I was doing fine and told me not to worry so much about getting in all the protein, he said the most important thing was to get in all my fluids, meaning water.... I left kind of feeling that he wasn't happy with my weight loss, maybe he expected more, but he said it was good....
So now I am very confused, should I or shouldn't I get that 60 grams of protein, because it isn't easy to get that all in, especially when its all liquids... I think I am getting about 600 to 700 calories per day when I do have all the protein, if not it is less... Also, I told him I wanted to start on my vitamins now instead of waiting because if I can get down those Tylenol for pain then I should be able to take all my supplements... He said to go ahead so I started them all today with no problems at all whatsoever...
So today on day 7 I am OK... Taking supplements and trying to get in as much protein that I can... And I have a confession... And I want to know if anyone else has done this cause I am so ashamed of myself... Today at lunch while I was sitting sipping my soup, my family was having chicken, it was driving me Bonkers!!!!! I wanted some soooo bad!!!! So, what did I do, I took a bite, chewed it very slowly to taste it, then I spit it OUT!!!! Is that just horrible or what?????? I felt so stupid but I just had to taste it, really I mean I wasn't hungry or anything, I was just going crazy because it smelled so good, I realized... I am truly addicted to food, unbelievable... I now see that I definitely did not eat before because I was just hungry, its the taste and the smell and it is so addictive, like drugs, or smoking, am I crazy or have other people felt this way??? Let me know cause I am truly curious...
Well that is all for today, thanks everyone for the well wishes, I am truly feeling better, All Thanks to God, and I am so glad I have made this decision to change my life, NO REGRETS HERE!!!!!!!!
Post-Op Day 4
Feb 12, 2011
Today the 12th of February is my 4th day post-op... I am doing fine, still feeling sleepy on and off all day...
This afternoon I took a walk around the neighborhood with my kids for 30 minutes, then this evening I walked again for about 45 minutes... I think I am starting to get cabin fever, being stuck in the house and in a little pain...
I think I am doing better but still running to the bathroom constantly, and at the same time trying to drink as much as possible so that I don't become dehydrated...
I thought about weighing myself but I got scared... I am afraid that I'm not loosing any weight, cause I don't feel like I have lost any weight, I am also so damn bloated. I am afraid of the damn scale, lol...
Anyways, I am now off to bed, gonna sleep, God Willing I will be better tomorrow, but today was a good day, Thanks to God...
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This afternoon I took a walk around the neighborhood with my kids for 30 minutes, then this evening I walked again for about 45 minutes... I think I am starting to get cabin fever, being stuck in the house and in a little pain...
I think I am doing better but still running to the bathroom constantly, and at the same time trying to drink as much as possible so that I don't become dehydrated...
I thought about weighing myself but I got scared... I am afraid that I'm not loosing any weight, cause I don't feel like I have lost any weight, I am also so damn bloated. I am afraid of the damn scale, lol...
Anyways, I am now off to bed, gonna sleep, God Willing I will be better tomorrow, but today was a good day, Thanks to God...
"Sleeved" and Home
Feb 11, 2011
I have been "Sleeved" and I am feeling fine... I had my surgery on the 8th, 3 days now...
I think I am recovering fine, I am trying to get in all the protien and fibre that the doctor has me drinking. On top of all the water and other liquid that I have to drink on my All Liquid Diet... I feel like I am constantly drinking just to get in everything that I am supposed to have each day...
I am not getting a full feeling, I don't feel hungry at all so I am mentally trying to be sure that I get all the fluid that I must have...
Also the first day after surgery the 9th, I took a shower and was up sitting and walking a little around the small room. I felt like I had so much energy, I felt great..
On the 2nd day, the 10th, I felt less energetic. I felt tired and sleepy, I was constantly in the bathroom because I was passing so much water. I still felt ok but all I wanted to do is sleep...
Today the 11th, my 3rd day post-op, I Am Exhausted!!!! I slept untill 11 am which wasn't good because sleeping equals No fluid intake. I got myself up to have some water and started with a pain pill. I got some fluids in and then around Noon I went to sleep again until almost 3pm. (I am overseas for anyone who is wondering, the time difference is about 9 to 12 hours depending where you are in the world, so basicly my day is already over as it is almost 2 am my time here in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.) Anyways, I finally dragged myself out of my bed and went to sit in the living room and proceeded to drink as much fluids as I could possible get down.
Around 6pm I started to get the "Runs" and now at almost 2 am I still gots em... Is that normal, Anyone??? Sorry I know it is disgusting but I have no idea why... I am drinking what I can, using the protien and fibre powder that they gave me to mix with my fluids, so I am wondering why... I am thinking because I am only taking in fluids that I shouldn't expect anything but fluids to exit... If anyone has any info I would greatly appreciate it.
Around 8pm I went for a walk, the doctor told me to walk 30 minutes every day for now but I walked for 45 minutes outside around my neighborhood because the weather is beautiful, perfect temp and the wind was blowing, soooo nice....
Now after my walk and a nice hot shower I have taken another pain pill because I am having some pain. I am drinking, drinking, and drinking some more to get in as much fluid as I can before I sleep...
Well thats all for now, tomorrow is day 4 post-op, God Willing it will be a good day , much better than today...
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I think I am recovering fine, I am trying to get in all the protien and fibre that the doctor has me drinking. On top of all the water and other liquid that I have to drink on my All Liquid Diet... I feel like I am constantly drinking just to get in everything that I am supposed to have each day...
I am not getting a full feeling, I don't feel hungry at all so I am mentally trying to be sure that I get all the fluid that I must have...
Also the first day after surgery the 9th, I took a shower and was up sitting and walking a little around the small room. I felt like I had so much energy, I felt great..
On the 2nd day, the 10th, I felt less energetic. I felt tired and sleepy, I was constantly in the bathroom because I was passing so much water. I still felt ok but all I wanted to do is sleep...
Today the 11th, my 3rd day post-op, I Am Exhausted!!!! I slept untill 11 am which wasn't good because sleeping equals No fluid intake. I got myself up to have some water and started with a pain pill. I got some fluids in and then around Noon I went to sleep again until almost 3pm. (I am overseas for anyone who is wondering, the time difference is about 9 to 12 hours depending where you are in the world, so basicly my day is already over as it is almost 2 am my time here in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.) Anyways, I finally dragged myself out of my bed and went to sit in the living room and proceeded to drink as much fluids as I could possible get down.
Around 6pm I started to get the "Runs" and now at almost 2 am I still gots em... Is that normal, Anyone??? Sorry I know it is disgusting but I have no idea why... I am drinking what I can, using the protien and fibre powder that they gave me to mix with my fluids, so I am wondering why... I am thinking because I am only taking in fluids that I shouldn't expect anything but fluids to exit... If anyone has any info I would greatly appreciate it.
Around 8pm I went for a walk, the doctor told me to walk 30 minutes every day for now but I walked for 45 minutes outside around my neighborhood because the weather is beautiful, perfect temp and the wind was blowing, soooo nice....
Now after my walk and a nice hot shower I have taken another pain pill because I am having some pain. I am drinking, drinking, and drinking some more to get in as much fluid as I can before I sleep...
Well thats all for now, tomorrow is day 4 post-op, God Willing it will be a good day , much better than today...
My mind is racing...
Feb 05, 2011
Tuesday is getting closer... I can't sleep... My mind is racing... Been up all night reading, researching, and worrying... My pre-op is today, so I am trying to stay calm... I am excited, scared, and nervous, which equals nausia and restlessness...
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New Surgery Date
Feb 04, 2011
Well yesterday the hospital called and there was a surgery cancellation... My VSG procedure will be done on February 8th... In 4 days!!!!! Pre-op on the 6th... OMG!!!! So nervous now... I finally decided to just to the VSG...
I need advise and encouragement people, if anyone has any feedback please drop me a line...
Bypass or Sleeve
Feb 01, 2011
Today I went to see my doctor... I was confident about my decision to have the Sleeve procedure... However, my doctor recommends that I have the Bypass...
Any way I have a date, but now I am confused as to which of the 2 procedures is best for me... So I am back to research, searching, and researching... I just want what is best for my health and for my future...
