LindaDarnell
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Yesterday was one week of my surgery, and today I followed up with my surgeon to have my jp drain removed. Though I am recovering as expected, I must say my first week has been a major ...MAJOR ...wake up call for me. Though I researched the DS as a revision thoroughly for years, I honestly thought I was prepared for what im terming " hell week". Bc I had the sleeve already, I naively assumed that my recovery would be easy. But I was dead-ass wrong! I had my surgery on Wed and was home Friday night. By Sunday I began a 3 day bought of diarrhea that scared me so bad I thought I'd be hospitalized for malnutrition. On top of that I am so freaking tired....typing this post feels like a marathon. The dr, nurse, and RD all confirmed that low energy is to be expected at this stage. I just naively didnt think I'd go through it bc i was a revision! But moral of the story is every patient is different and so is their experience. I am going to get through this especially now that I understand my boundaries right now. No pity party for me...im not terminal...just a bit crazy lol!!! On a positive note, I have lost 10.2lbs since the day of my surgery..8 days ago. I'll take it!!!