Re: Almost 3 weeks out and sooo tired. Also, nausea and reflux

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In a message dated 8/29/01 4:05:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

mcosey@... writes:

> I know these things are common after surgery, but not for how long. I

> am curious how long it took different people to have some energy back.

> I look at the pile of dishes and get tired just thinking about washing

> them

Hi MAggie!!

Congrats on your surgery! I am about 5 weeks out and I noticed last week my

energy level was starting to rise. I had heartburn alot the first few weeks

and that also seems to be almost gone. Just give yourself some time...you're

not that far out and I bet you'll start noticing over the next couple weeks

you're feeling better!

~~* AJ *~~

Age 37 5'8''

Post op 7/24/01 Open BPD/DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/06/01 BMI 59 390.2 -24.9 lbs! -10.75 inches

08/16/01 BMI 58 387.0 -27.9 lbs! -11.25 inches

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.7 lbs! -15.5 inches

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Maggie,

Consider asking your Dr. for Prilosec. I had GERD a few years back (I

am pre-op) and that is the only thing that worked for me.

Hull

> I know these things are common after surgery, but not for how long.

I

> am curious how long it took different people to have some energy

back.

> I look at the pile of dishes and get tired just thinking about

washing

> them. Also, I find I am still most comfortable sleeping in the

> recliner, not so much for my incisions... but to help keep the

acids

> down. And it's not just acid, I can feel food raising in my throat.

I

> don't think I am eating much, but it is almost like there isn't

room

> in my stomach to hold it so it fills up into my throat. Anyone

else? I

> take Protonix, Tums, simethicone, Pepto-Bismal.

> Maggie