Hello!
I am new here but have been a bariatric patient since 2013 and had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 2014 along with a hiatal hernia repair. This was followed soon by pregnancy which stalled my weight gloss and caused some regain, so I had a revision in 2018. I began experiencing horrific reflux so just converted to the bypass a few weeks ago.
I am having a horrible time post-op this time. Previously, I had zero post-op issues regarding pain or any thing else.
I am still struggling with significant pain at the incision site where my drain was. It is very limiting and gets worse as the day progresses. I started wearing an abdominal binder yesterday and am hopeful this will help.
I am not having regular bowel movements without using a laxative (I’ve used it three times so far - each time after I’ve reached the 6-7 days with no BM and even then they are very limited in efficacy).
I almost passed out in the shower this morning and my heart rate shoots up to the 130s/140s anytime I start moving around. I assume this is from dehydration - I’m drinking constantly during the day but I know I’m not getting the recommended 64 ounces in but doing my best!
The scale also has not budged since May 27th. I’m definitely not overeating and on a good day getting 800 calories in. Protein is averaging in the 40-60 gram range which I know is below the target but again, I’m working on it. Im also limited in my physical activity still because of the pain and increased heart rate.
I’m emotional because I just feel bad in general. Crying or on the verge of tears constantly throughout the day for no specific reason.
I have been in contact with my surgeons office about the near-syncopal episode, the pain and the lack of BMs. I am having labs done today.
I know to a point all of these things can happen and are to be expected. I just feel that if the scale would at least move to show that all of this is producing some positive effect but it all seems to be futile right now.
I’m really just looking for people who have been through a similar stall or rough patch so soon after surgery. I know (I hope?) this will all pass soon but it’s been dragging on for ever and I’m not one that is used to sitting still and I’ve never taken so long to recover from any surgery before so it’s taking a major toll on me.
thank you so much in advance for any support/encouragement/solidarity anyone has to have offer!
I am new here but have been a bariatric patient since 2013 and had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy in 2014 along with a hiatal hernia repair. This was followed soon by pregnancy which stalled my weight gloss and caused some regain, so I had a revision in 2018. I began experiencing horrific reflux so just converted to the bypass a few weeks ago.
I am having a horrible time post-op this time. Previously, I had zero post-op issues regarding pain or any thing else.
I am still struggling with significant pain at the incision site where my drain was. It is very limiting and gets worse as the day progresses. I started wearing an abdominal binder yesterday and am hopeful this will help.
I am not having regular bowel movements without using a laxative (I’ve used it three times so far - each time after I’ve reached the 6-7 days with no BM and even then they are very limited in efficacy).
I almost passed out in the shower this morning and my heart rate shoots up to the 130s/140s anytime I start moving around. I assume this is from dehydration - I’m drinking constantly during the day but I know I’m not getting the recommended 64 ounces in but doing my best!
The scale also has not budged since May 27th. I’m definitely not overeating and on a good day getting 800 calories in. Protein is averaging in the 40-60 gram range which I know is below the target but again, I’m working on it. Im also limited in my physical activity still because of the pain and increased heart rate.
I’m emotional because I just feel bad in general. Crying or on the verge of tears constantly throughout the day for no specific reason.
I have been in contact with my surgeons office about the near-syncopal episode, the pain and the lack of BMs. I am having labs done today.
I know to a point all of these things can happen and are to be expected. I just feel that if the scale would at least move to show that all of this is producing some positive effect but it all seems to be futile right now.
I’m really just looking for people who have been through a similar stall or rough patch so soon after surgery. I know (I hope?) this will all pass soon but it’s been dragging on for ever and I’m not one that is used to sitting still and I’ve never taken so long to recover from any surgery before so it’s taking a major toll on me.
thank you so much in advance for any support/encouragement/solidarity anyone has to have offer!
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