Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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Tough Recovery

scrappyknees
scrappyknees
I have been having a terrible time recovering from my surgery. I'm so grateful to have all of you to reach out to. Today is day 11, and I get to start pureed foods. I hope it will be easier to take in some calories. I think I've been starving my self . Not on purpose, but just having trouble getting the calories in. I have been weak and sick and miserable. I've had to have family help take care of my little girl because I can only manage to take care of myself, barely. Please tell me this will pass. I want to feel good again and be an active participant in life. This is judt awful.
AlisaH
AlisaH
It will pass, hang in there it will get better soon....
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey Scrappy;

I agree - it will get easier each day. I am 2 weeks out tomorrow. I finally found a protein powder that does not make me sick and that really was when I started to feel better.

Hang in there - each day will be a bit better.

xo -Chris
deleted_user
deleted_user
You will be better soon.............
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sorry you are having such a hard time of it...
Yes, yes, yes, it WILL get better!

Much love and gentle hugs,
Peggy
deleted_user
deleted_user
it will pass, i had a hard time too. the first week wasn't bad but the second week was pure H#**. i was nauseous all of the time and had a hard time with liquids. it all passes!
deleted_user
deleted_user
This too shall pass...
Hang in there honey...It gets better...and better...and even better yet.
Good things to come.
Your in my thoughts.

Cheers to lighter, brighter days!!!
Karla
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are in the toughest stage, hang in there! Day's 6 & 7 were the absolute worst for me and then it started to get a little better every day. Make sure you are taking your vitamins/supplements, that is crucial. I started feeling really good at week 4 and have felt good ever since!
derniekk
derniekk
If everyone felt 100% after the surg everyone would do it ! Remember the the road to heaven has a rest right next to hell somtimes!
Not to scare you but my first 2 weeks were rough real rough and once I got past it it was smooth sailing. hang in there!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes it will. I too had a real hard time and felt like I made a mistake I felt the same as you and then it all changed and I started to feel so much better Hang in there it will pass.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well to be honest w/ u the past 2 days have been depressing for me... Just this morning I made a protein smoothie and was able to eat it but then i got sick feeling too... I hope I can hang in there too ...
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is what I've heard from mostly everyone.

The first 1-3 weeks are often HELL.

And, the buyers remorse can be AWFUL and is also experienced by more people than not.

My surgeon already warned me of this.

You also get a sudden influx of hormones into your bloodstream that were once stored in the fat you are now losing.

Take heart, your reward is just around the corner.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had a very slow recovery too. It was probably 2 months before I felt like a somewhat normal human being. I cried many a night asking myself if I had made a big mistake by having the surgery. Somehow though I knew it would all be worth it in the long run and I was right. I have met my goal weight and maintained it for 5 months. My health is so much better now. I look back to how I felt then with how great I feel now and am so thankful for this blessing. Things will get better and one day you will be telling your story to encourage someone else. Keep the faith.