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On a Downer.............

bubblyangie

bubblyangie

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Hiya all,

I thought I would share how down I am feeling.... :cry: I think it has just been so wearing on me as I have been quite unwell for a number of weeks now, my calcium and blood levels have been really playing up and my energy levels have been none existant, I have also currently fighting of ear infections, but I just think on the whole "I've had enuf" I am normally the encourager and positive person but I am finding it hard to be that person this week, this is my second week off work. I had been in to work the 2 weeks previous to that but was unable to cope doing all day so ended up doing half days and booking annula leave, but last week I juat gave up and went off sick. Although I work for the NHS and have an amazing team and boss, I fins it frustrating that I cannot fulfill my job, I am just not functioning to the full, i get up and potter around and then by lunchtime I am exhausted, energy has gone, i am trying not to go to bed all the time, as I know when I go back to work I won't be able to....etc....I keep plodding on, but its not living the NEW LIFE i have been given.... My COnsultant has said if my Weight doesn't stabalise and my health too then a half reversal will be a must, so with this in the back of my mind, im not sure what my future holds all I know is I feel like crap, and it doesn't matter how much I eat, how many supplements I take, how many hoops I jump through I just dont seem to be picking up!!!

Sorry for going on and on, but just had to share with someone................
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oh Angie, Im sorry you are so poorly, and I think taking time off work is the right thing to do so you can recharge your batteries and do your best to eat anfd drink to build yourself back up.

Thanks for posting though as pre oppers need to see both sides of the coin so they can make an informed decision x
 
Good morning Angie, im so sorry to here about your worrying health problems. Would you have to have the reversal op because you have lost to much weight? Gosh I cant ever imagine that for me. I wonder if all this is something that happens to many people who have wls because its a real worry. You are going through a rough time at the moment Angie when this is supposed to be one of the best times of your life. Is there nothing more the doctors can do? How do you feel about the half reversal? Would you do that? Seems you may not have a choice lovey. Well im thinking of you and wishing you the best of luck, and hoping you get these problems sorted soon, so you can get back to being bubblyangie again xx
 
Sugga, Thanks for your response : to answer a few of your questions...
1) I dont think what I am going through is that common, I just seem to be the unlucky one who has had complication after complication..... but you live and learn and I have certainly learned!
2) The half reversal I feel would be the better option as I would still have some restriction as In I would eat into My pouch but then the food would be diverted back into my Old stomach which would help with disgestion and absorbtion.
3) I am open to have this done if it means I will be HEALTHY, cos at the moment I am skinny and not healthy, and thats no fun....

The reason i lost too much too quick was due to the complications, and being in hospital for many many weeks and living off drugs and very little food didn't help, I have never heard of anyone having as many difficulties as me, and I wouldn't wish them on anyone, but there are lessons to be learned by everyone.

Thanks for listening
 
Hi Angie sorry that you feel so sad and down; I don`t have all the answers as I`m still pre-op.
I know how awful earache is and that is one thing that is very likely to make you feel down and not eat and I`m sure you have had antibiotics to sort that out.
Have the hospital said what is wrong with your calcium and blood levels and how it can be rectified?
But I do think that that after all the highs after your surgery and reaching target, it must be very difficult to maintain; as you have done so well with getting the weight off.
Maybe I have got it all wrong and apologise if this is so. But please take this opportunity to rest and let your body recover in its own time.
As long as you`re eating enough then hopefully it will settlle back down and will stabilise; I know it is easy for me to say try not to worry but I think if it is stressing you out then its probably not helping the situation.
Please take care Angie and I hope you will be bubbling out all over again very soon.

Love and Hugs Kat
 
Hi Angie my reply went through before I saw yours.
Sorry for misinterpreting your problems. I did`nt realise all the problems you had with the surgery and all the time in hospital you had had.
My heart goes out to you hun and I hope they do the partial reversal for you soon and sorts out your many problems.

Lots of Love Kat xx
 
Thanks Kat,

It has not been decided for definate that the op will be done, but its definately on the table so to speak, I cannot knock the care I am recieving from my consultants, yes I have x2 one looking after my bloods etc and my surgeon, I get regular txt messages from my Consultant looking after my bloods as he lets me know if I have to change my supplements and I am regularly having to do that, along with going in x2 times a week at least to have bloods done. I am having to do my blood sugars every x 2 hrs and record everthing i eat and drink, as they really are trying to work out what my body is up to at the moment, I wish I knew!!
Anyway Thanks for listening......................
 
angie im so sorry to hear how unwell you have been , i just wanted to let you know we are all here for you hun , on several occasions you have picked me up, and given me really good advice, i really hope your team help you soon, and that you get back to feeling well again , please keep your chin up, xxxx
 
Angie, I'm sorry you've had such a bad time. Unfortunately I can't be of any help to you as I'm pre-op, but I such wanted to wish you luck & hope you're on the mend soon.

Take care
 
youve done well to keep going as long as you have ange huni, its only your stoic attitude thats allowed you to keep going, but there comes a time, when no matter what you do enough is enough. i do hope they sort something out soon that will work for you, so that you can finally enjoy your new life and figure. all the best huni, and at least you know you are being looked after by your brilliant team.big hugs xx
 
Hi there Angie, I can't offer you any words of advice as I'm also still pre-op, but regardless of that, it really does sound like you have wonderful support & care from your team; they sound like they are really doing everything they can to help you & you won't get any better advice than from them. I am sorry you have had so many problems; many of us look to this operation to improve our lives, so it really sucks that you have had to deal with so many complications. That said, again as a pre-op, I am very grateful that you have been open and honest with what you are going through...but despite that you are still battling on! Thinking of you xxx
 
Hi Ange, I am pre-op so have no hints or tips to offer but just wanted to say I hope things improve for you real soon.

Hugs,
Linski xxx
 
Hi Angie,

Just wishing you a speedy solution to your problems hun. I too have suffered badly with earache in the past and my heart goes out to you cause you just dont know where to put yourself, on top of your other problems no wonder you are feeling down.

Big hugs a coming your way via cyber post. xxxx:grouphugg:
 
Hi Angie. I'm so sorry this is happening and you're feeling so low at the moment. Would it be ok with you if I sent out a prayer request for you on my church prayer line? I'm sure you have loads of prayer already but some more can't go amiss eh?
I haven't got any answers obviously. I just want to send love and support.
Charis xxx
 
Charis, Many thanks and of course the more prayers said the better I say!!!

Hugs
 
Hi Angie
Im so sorry to hear about what you're going through, no wonder your so down hun, it must be hard to pick yourself up when you're not getting very much food in for energy etc, it is one of my biggest fears that i wont be able to stop the weightloss once i am at goal but i think its important for you to post this in this forum as we all need to know the ups and downs of surgery so we go into it with our eyes open.
Its good to know that at least there is something they can do about it if needs be and perhaps the semi reversal is the way forward, you'll probably feel so much better if you go for it.
I really hope this all gets sorted out for you and thanks for posting this, chin up hun, you will sort this out eventually and then you can get on with your 'new life' i promise xxxxx
 
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