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I hate not having control!

goldenrivers
goldenrivers
I wake up every day thinking I feel great and maybe should go ahead and try to head back to work. Then I do a few things, today it was only to walk across the pasture to the pond to fish for a few hours, and that is all I can do, I am dead! I wish all the dang gas would work through, tired of having bad manners. lol I have my post op appointment on Wednesday, and I have to ask my husband to stay home and drive me. It is two hours over and 2 back and I am afraid I won't be able to make it on my own. I don't do submissive well at all!! lol I cannot stand asking anyone to help me do anything.
I want to get in protein and start perking up, but I can only seem to get 20-30 grams a day so far. (one week tomorrow) I drink and drink on it and it just seems to drag slower and slower until I realize I am not getting the fluids in that I need and have to switch to water.

Oh well, this too shall pass...... Just had to vent out for a minute.
onmway
onmway
It's not easy, but it will get better. Praying for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
my energy level was nothing until just about week 4 when I was allowed to go back to my water fitness class... And even now at almost 13 weeks I don't have the full energy I wish I did.... You are still very early out.. Be good to yourself..

Gotta get in that protein though.. It is soooooooo important... Find a protein that works for you and push it... So important, and also important to get those fluids in...

It will get better... Just take the time your body needs....
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is tough to get the protien in. I took a shower straightend my hair put my make up on planned on walking over to visit with my neighbors. Well I was exhausted after that and sat and sipped water and read a book. At least I looked pretty doing it! Tomorrow is my one week post op appt. One day at a time more protien and more water is the goal again tomorrow. Walking accross the pasture to fish the pond sounds lovely. I want to share success stories tomorrow Goldenrivers
minkmoxie
minkmoxie
This too, will pass. Get yourself some Gax-X chewable tablets to help with the gas - they were and continue to be my best friend to take care of any gas I might have. You've just been through MAJOR surgery - your body needs time to recover, so give yourself permission to rest and take care of yourself. Don't try to do too much too soon. Keep getting your fluids in - sip, sip, sip. It's important to keep up on the protein shakes as well. You don't want to end up in the ER being dehydrated - not fun! You're only a week out...cut yourself some slack! :) You will get through this and this situation will soon become a distant memory. You will need to ask people for help or you won't make it through. We all have to swallow our pride at one point or another and turn to others to get our needs met. It's not being submissive, it's being smart in taking care of you first! Good luck to you...hang in there.

Lucy
RNY 11/1/11
deleted_user
deleted_user
i agree with minkmoxie. You just had major surgery and you need to give yourself the okay to take it easy and concentrate on just getting better. I am assuming from everything I have read on this board that the drinking gets better. Just keep at it! Plus your husband would probably not mind at all taking you to your appointment just as you would be willing to help him if the roles were reversed. One day at a time and you will be feeling better soon!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are believe it or not doing great. I know sounds crazy right? I am 3 months out, so I remember quiet well how tired I got and how fast it came on. Hun you just had all of your insides turned upside down, trust me just a little each day and before you know it you'll wonder where the time went; it does go by so fast. Just remember baby steps.

I still have some sort of drink constantly throughout the day; tiny sips. It will get easier don't forget you can add Milo, Crystal Lite, or any other sugar free flavor to your water so it's not so boring.

I wish you the best.
debsue123
debsue123
I hope all works well for you. Make sure you get in all your fluids. I will keep you in prayer. debby
goldenrivers
goldenrivers
I am not struggling too much with water, but protein is still tough. that should get easier on Saturday when I can add puree and start eating something different. I have been struggling with a cold or allergies this week. My eyes are running, my nose is running, I am sneezing. I think that is kicking my rear more than the surgery at this point. lol I am going to go to work tonight for a half shift, and see how that goes. If it is not too rough I will work half again tomorrow and start back full next week. Let me add that I sit in a chair and watch TV for 8 hours, no my job is not stressful this time of year. :) It is just the staying up all night that will be tough at this point. I have to change my sleep patterns around to fit again.