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    Hi everyone, this is my first time ever signing with a website like this, but I'm always hoping for the best.

    I recently, about 5 days ago to be exact, had my first surgery ever, and it was the gastric sleeve!
    Unfortunately I don't know anyone my age (21) or even close to me that has had the procedure. Before it, I was fine I was happy and even excited to have the surgery, but now I'm afraid. I feel like I'm exp[eriencing a lot of abnormal things happening with me.

    I guess I'm just looking for someone to talk to, it's really more of me reaching out, for anyone's hand, to maybe console me, specificially someone who has had the surgery and knows the ups and downs.
    Help?


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    Default Re: Afraid, but hopefully not alone?

    What things are you experiencing? I had surgery the 22nd of Feb


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    Gastric Sleeve Member sol's Avatar
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    I'm 16 days post op and 29...just a little older than you hehehe

    Talk to us, are you feeling depressed?
    We all seem to have gone throw a little negative spurt so I'm sure we can help.

    :-)


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    I am feeling very very emotional, mostly between just a plain face to crying suddenly at odd times and very sad. I do also suffer from depression & aniexty, maybe it's making it worse?
    And I did but didn't know what to expect after I left the hospital!
    I have this tube on the end of my stomache that collects the blood drainage? No one told me about that! I am consistantly checking it, afraid I might just suddenly bleed to death or something.

    By the way, THANK YOU SO MUCH for responding to my thread, I was dreadfully scared no one would even take a glance at it! Im actually crying because I am so happy at least two people responded. :]


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    im 24 ill be25 when i get it done... hang in there!!!!! im sure ill need some1 to talk to when i get it done too!!!! ive heard of the draining tube before, i think it just depends on each individuals situation... the crying and stuff, the way i see if, if you suffered from depression and anxiety before, maybe you were an emotional eater? and now that you cant do that its like its coming out? im not a doctor but i just thought maybe that sounded like it could be right? i hope youre okay, everything will be just fine!!!



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    Hi Kelly,
    Whilst I am older than you and across the other side of the world just know you can use this forum anytime 24hrs a day. It may only be a computer but there is always someone at the other end. It is a wonderful resource for the bad days and whilst i am only just over 3weeks post op i have had ups and downs too sometimes feel like no one understands. Everyone here does understand, thats the difference we have all been through what you are now. It does get easier and before you know it youll be going through your wardrobe and filling it with lovely skinny clothes, Thats got to be better than eating a big hamburger. Hang in its still early days.
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    Gastric Sleeve Member sol's Avatar
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    Awww,...don't cry Kelly. You definitely came to the right place. If you start looking through this forum you will find A LOT of answers to the questions you seek and you will see that most of us had bouts of depression and anxiety just after surgery. I myself had some slight depression and major agitation but have found myself feeling better with time. Go for walks and breathe deeply!!! I hate to be the meditation pusher on this site but meditation has helped me greatly during this process. So if you can do some research on that. Time is the key....be patient with yourself and go for walks to clear your head. You will be absolutely fine and just a short time you will wonder why you even felt this way!!! Keep in touch with me, we can talk anytime!!!

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    And ME, PICK me, I'm way cuter than Sol hehehe
    just kidding, we are all gorgeous here Kelly, and you are so Welcome to the family with lots and lots of hugs (softly of course).
    Anaesthetic can make you a little depressed after a few days and for a while after too, plus remember you have just had major surgery and it is alot to ask of yourself, both mind and body wise.
    It's all good, and all perfectly normal. Hell even I spat the dummy then cried over it cos I wanted it back just so as I could spit it at someone else. hehehehe. Curl up and feel free to whine, laugh, cry, yell, ask, support, hug or be hugged. It's all here for us all.


    HI KAZZIE, how are you going there? I hope you are feeling well and getting on the way to normal or even better. HUGS FOR YOU.
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    Hi Sandy,
    Sorry i have not posted much, had to go back to work this week and found it all a bit much. I would have loved an extra week off but simply too busy and couldnt. Have managed the post op diet stage really well and no real problems. Have taken it nice and slow. But I have a terrible pain in my stomach, its like a knife that goes through to my back and have terrible back ache. Thank god for pain relief. I asked the surgeon about it and he said that it is the three way stitching inside and not to be fooled by the healing outside. Takes up the three months for those stiches to dissolve comletely but will feel better each week. Need to remember it was major surgery and not to expect too much too soon. Anyway lost 16 kilo so that eases the pain. Hope your doing well, your a godsend to this forum always a friendly word. Big hugs to you.
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    Hugs to you Kelly and you too Kazzie...in fact, HUGS all around to everyone! Yes, Kelly, we've all been there. Some days I feel a little sad that I can't eat the way I used to, but I also feel happy that I can't eat the way I used to...so that always takes the edge off the sadness. Yes, this is a permanent change...a new life. But you don't have to do it all at once. Allow yourself the luxury of dealing with it just one day, one meal at a time. It is definitely normal to feel a bit depressed after any major illness or surgery. I agree with those who say go take a walk, get some fresh air and some sunshine (even if you're in a very cold area; just bundle up well)! Be good to yourself, read a good book that you've been putting off or rent some movies you've been wanting to see. Enjoy spoiling yourself at this time. And the walking will help you feel better and heal faster. Be sure to get enough protein and enough liquids so that you don't feel weak, and you will start to feel stronger and better every day! And remember, we are only a mouse-click away at any time!
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    Thank you everyone, today I am feeling so much better and hopeful. It does trully get better day by day. It doesn't sound like much but I actually washed my hair, cleaned myself, put a little makeup on, a dress (cause the tube & pants don't really work together haha) and got a little pretty to go out to see a movie with my parents who've been nothing short of amazing <3
    <3 You guys have truly helped!

    I have a quick question, my doctor gave me some pain medicine, and I haven't taken it in maybe 2 days, I feel some sharp pains, but most of it I can honestly truly handle. Is it bad that I haven't taken the medicine, or better that I'm letting my body heal itself?


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    Kelly,

    Glad to hear you are doing better. I didn't have a drainage tube - so I can't really relate to what that is all about. Personally, for me - I only took 1 dose of pain medication when I left the hospital. I really don't like taking meds that numb things - I like to know what is going on with my body.

    Remember - we are all here for you. I was a newbie to surgery too.... my sleeve was done on 2/8. I laughed when they were wheeling me back... I said I was nervous - they asked why. I said the last time I was in an OR was when I was born 35 years ago. We all had a good laugh - the I woke up in recovery.

    It's been a bit interesting since then - I have had bouts with depression that have made it very hard to exercise. I'm going to try and spend a few days with friends before I return to work next Saturday.

    Hugs!

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    Kelly,

    Glad to hear you are doing better. I didn't have a drainage tube - so I can't really relate to what that is all about. Personally, for me - I only took 1 dose of pain medication when I left the hospital. I really don't like taking meds that numb things - I like to know what is going on with my body.

    Remember - we are all here for you. I was a newbie to surgery too.... my sleeve was done on 2/8. I laughed when they were wheeling me back... I said I was nervous - they asked why. I said the last time I was in an OR was when I was born 35 years ago. We all had a good laugh - the I woke up in recovery.

    It's been a bit interesting since then - I have had bouts with depression that have made it very hard to exercise. I'm going to try and spend a few days with friends before I return to work next Saturday.

    Hugs!

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    Diane, your posts feel like warm hugs sometimes.Thank you!!!!!!
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    Great news Kelly!! that's awesome!! Each day will get better and better :-)

    Sandy you little fire cracker thank you for the compliment <3

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