I'm sorry you are struggling...........I actually did basically take to my bed for 2 years while I was working on finding a Dr. to take me seriously and find and fix the complication I had. The anti nausea med that actually worked for me make me sleep all the time. It is better now I'm mostly fixed and after Tuesday hope to be closer to fully fixed.

Did you call your surgeon? the diarrhea should be addressed through him they have meds to help. The shakes can be made from scratch. Use whatever you normally do for lactose free if you wish for a shake but get unflavored powder. you can add whatever you choose. You can add it to other foods as well. soup oatmeal crystal lt. just make it into a paste first for the hot stuff and don't heat the food to much before adding. I had to go unflavored powder the premade and flavored powders just made the vomiting worse.

emotionally you are so normal you wouldn't believe me. I wondered why I did this to myself also. Mine was a anatomical issue but I didn't know for sure for a long time so I have been going through cycles I never even went through with my bipolar that's how bad it has been. Heck I think you can see it in some of my postings the anger to desperation to depression to hope again. Hang in there you can do this you will find your path

I have not had my procedure done yet, however from what I read on this site it is very common to be emotional at times after the surgery! There is so much support here, I am glad you chose to join! Welcome to our group!
Take it one day at a time and know it will get better. It will take time to get used to what you can eat and not eat and you will get through it.

Thank you for your encouragement. I did call the doctor, and the nurse practitioner told me that i must be doing something wrong. Eating to fast or drinking to much at one time etc. I tried to explain that I felt it was due to all the dairy, but she would not be convinced. I have ordered egg white protein and it should arrive on Monday. Can't wait. Part of my problem is that I am soooo tired. I need a shower, but too tired to make the efforts, esp since I am unable to stand, and my shoulders are frozen, taking a shower is a major undertaking. I WILL get it done though when my husband gets home and can help me. I realize in my head that this will pass, and is only step one to getting back to a healthy productive active life. I am committed and have worked for over a year to get to this point. Have appt in Sept to see the knee surgeon, and I do believe that my spirits will improve when I don't feel so disabled, and dependent.

So sorry you are having such a hard time of it! Hopefully, once you are able to get in the protein you will feel better! Without proper nutrition your body is struggling....

It's comforting to know that with a few keystrokes I can reach out to others who understand what I am going through.

I am cold ALL the time!!! Is this normal??? I have to turn on my bed warmer in AUGUST!!! My husband, poor soul, thinks I've lost my mind.

cold is very normal My closest friend is just a year out and she freezes all the time. I'm better on that front at 2.5 out. Your body has been through a lot and as you loose your insulation it will also be a issue.

Im going to speak out it pisses me off when providers blame you for a physical issue. It really angers me they didn't want to see you because you could be rapidly dehydrating. my first surgical center blew me off for a year as my PCP worked his butt off to keep me stable medically. My new surgery center has in the computer I see the surgeon who fixed me only because one of his associates did a endoscope and decided I needed therapy since after my revision I had a very normal emotional issue eating after 2 yers of vomiting. .............If you start having symptoms of dehydration or pain or it does not clear up soon you talk to some one else in that office..........im serious people here have been through reading hell with me they can tell you many of us can tell you do not mess around and don't be pushed around.

oh thank you so much!! If i was able to walk outside without assistance I would go out there and warm up!!!
I have not had any vomiting and I am grateful. Just diarrhea all the time. I stopped taking the iron pill today and want to give it 3 days or so to see if it makes a difference. I didn't tolerate it well many years ago, and need to see if this might be making things worse.
Thank you sooo much

So sorry you are having such a rough time. Did you get meds for the Thrush? I had Thrush after surgery too and I felt awful. Once the meds kicked in though I started feeling better. Some things will taste weird to you after surgery. Just know that this feeling wont last. You will feel better soon. I would address the diarrhea issue with your doctor. Hang in there.

I'm hang in there. Yes I have meds for the thrush, it's just slow to get better as long as I keep feeding it dairy.

I am so sorry for al the problems you are having!! I am 6 days out and I can tell you I am always cold!! It is so weird because before I was always warm. I hope the egg white protein helps and you can start to feel back to normal again. Keep us updated!

The Muscle Milk protein shakes that are in my Kroger's pharmacy area are lactose free and only have about 5 carbs. They come in different flavors. DO NOT get the ones by the sports drinks, they have around 30 carbs! My son can not have lactose either and can drink the ones near the pharmacy. Good Luck!!

I haven't had my surgery yet, but I am told your hormones go wacky. Welcome to this group. It is a great source of information. My surgery is in Sept, but I have already gotten some very good info. Your doctor was wrong for dismissing your symptoms so quickly. I would call him back if the diarrhea doesn't stop or go to the ER if you feel like you are getting dehydrated. Hang in there it will get better!

I get some shakes from www.naturalhealthlabs.com They are called procal, designed for gastric bypass patients, and they are lactose free. You might give them a try. Watch out for Soy as well, you might have an allergy. Your body will find balance soon, don't get down. You just have to find your new normal.

I'm so sorry you are having a rough time of it!!

If it helps you feel any better, it actually is normal to be an emotional mess after surgery. I can't tell you how many people I have met who have buyers remorse soon after surgery. However, ask them 1 year out and it is almost always a different story (in the 3 1/2 years since I've been here I can only remember 2...and I'm not sure they weren't trolls.)

A thought on the coffee...it probably isn't good for your pouch right now. Even decaf actually has caffein. I've never been a coffee drinker, but I've heard it can loosen the bowels, so to speak. So, you may want to avoid it while you have diarrhea!! Iron usually has a constipating effect.

Hang in there!!

JJ