0 comment. Im abit concerned because im always feeling weak after each meal. Not normal: Pain 10 weeks after your surgery is not normal and you should notify the surgeon who performed the procedure. If you're sick/auceous when you eat at this point, you should let your surgeon know. Im one week post op now and still on liquid diet. You may have a low fever and feel tired and sick to your stomach. On average, about 20,000 people die from the flu every year. I told Rand, months after the fact that “I wish I hadn’t needed brain surgery.” And he stared at me for a beat before saying, “Well, of course.” It was such a simple, normal way to feel, but I’d not given it any credence. This may cause you to oversleep and lack energy to perform your normal duties. Ask your primary healthcare provider when you can drive again, or return to work. This is common. Is it normal to feel sick after the flu shot? At three months after surgery, I am walking between 5 - 7.5 miles a day (four to five 1.5 mile loops each day) using one arm crutch. About six weeks. I came home from the hospital weighing 246 lbs. In fact, L.C. Couldn’t keep anything down but later that night around 3 am I felt amazing. It's usually the anesthesia OR pain reliever if you get them. its still really sore an fatigue/weak why? Many surgical patients are discharged shortly after undergoing surgery, so be aware of the earliest symptoms of infection. Others can go through surgery without getting sick at all. I am back 90% normal. It started litterally the day after my first clavical surgery, may 6 2011. No one knows how their body is going to react to the different drugs given. During weeks 3 and 4 your body is starting its weight-loss transformation and coming into line with the new calorie limitations and once again having food in the diet rather than just liquids. For those who call me asking how long it will take for the pain to go away and if it is normal to feel pain after gallbladder surgery, I ... and Deborah, I cannot thank you enough. Send thanks to the doctor. How long this lasts varies. I accepted that … Don't get discouraged; your recuperation period will allow the body to heal, replenish its … Saw my doc again yesterday after having the hardware removed. Take care and get to the doctor for a swab. You may get sick more easily after surgery. Shiam- My own experience; it’s now 7 months after my last dose, and I am playing normal tennis once a week, going to the Gym twice a week, and golf twice a week, yoga for 1 hour every morning. You shouldn't be surprised to find that one day you feel strong, while the next day you feel tired and weak. Stay away from people who have colds, sore throats, or the flu. It took me 2 weeks to feel like I was getting back to normal. In the beginning I did not feel doing any exercise, you need to push yourself to go out there and start, then increase gradually.This is the only way to get back your health. But it's important to try to move around as soon as possible and follow your doctor's advice on getting active again. After surgery; Getting back to normal; Don't be surprised if you feel very tired when you get home, especially if you have had a major operation or a general anaesthetic. 1 doctor agrees. I had keyhole surgery for tubal reversal with some exploration & d&c while they were in there. If you're following instructions and not eating things you shouldn't, you really shouldn't feel that bad, feeling like crap or throwing up all the time, by now. Surgery for oesophageal cancer is a major operation. However it’s worth it to greatly reduce the pain and being able to poo easily due to the diarrhoea is also a great relief after the surgery! He thinks its a mental illness. Is this normal ? Does surgery commonlly bring on a mental illness? You are describing an absolutely normal feeling. The feeling of fatigue and weakness is a common sign of a systemic infection. Also after the first surgery 6 weeks ago, the hospital staff screwed up and set my IV drip to 500ml per hour for 4 days. I am not experiencing any direct discomfort to the eye, however, I am dizzy and nauseous. It is still early for you and I think you will feel better each week----I was sick for about three weeks before the surgery where I couldn't eat at all and then after the surgery, I still had nausea too and some discomfort---a drug that really helped is carafate---it addresses the bile reflux that sometimes follows this type of surgery as opposed to the acid reflux. A 34-year-old member asked: got surgery 5/20/11 had a tear in rotator remove my bursa sac an shaved collar bone. 1. It may take 2 to 3 weeks for you to recover completely. with my legs swollen to twice their size. Also you have to think that even if you are resting , your body is busy with the healing process and that takes more energy than you might think. Most people feel weak and lack strength for some time afterwards. For some people, yes. You didn't mention what type of surgery you had. M. Reply. You should feel better after 1 to 2 weeks. MAR 03, 2014. Bearing down made me feel like I was going to explode my insides. As far as the drains... everyone you ask has a different number of days/weeks they have had to endure them. The free recipes (especially for weeks 5-8) are amazing and absolutely gorgeous! I have no energy to walk, i feel discomfort after i drink any soup etc. Just depends on the person. The antibiotics are strong and they make you feel a bit sick and give you diarrhoea. Julie says September 2, 2013 at 7:03 am. Infection can occur directly at the incision site or within surrounding areas of the body. Is it common to feel dizzy and nauseous after cataract surgery? said, “[ClearFast PreOp] really made the difference in my recovery. Good nutrition is very important in helping you heal well. The sensitivity of the chest, the pain in the chest and both legs, the numbness in the legs and left hand (it still is 90 days after surgery), challenges of showering, walking with chest brace etc all took a huge effort. Everything you just wrote is pretty normal. After the getting through the first two weeks after gastric sleeve surgery, your stomach has now begun starting to adjust to its new form and functions. Day of surgery I was throwing up everything I drank. This may make you not eat after surgery. I felt alert and didn’t have nausea when I awoke from surgery. I expect to be fully off the crutches in another month. Remember, fatigue is normal after a major operation like heart surgery. Hi, after my laparoscopy I was not too tired but the first time I was put under general anesthetic ( for a very minor surgery) I was really tired for two weeks so I think it could just be that. Still some weird pains but I think it's just my insides healing ClearFast has received a number of rave reviews from patients who normally get sick after anesthesia who report that, after taking ClearFast, they didn’t experience the post-op nausea and vomiting they normally do. 1 Some symptoms to be aware of include: Fever (101 degrees or higher) 3 weeks post op from sinus surgery, was wondering if it is normal to feel sick, tired, no energy all the time? November 1, 2018, 8:03 PM • 7 min read. Eating problems. I am one week post surgery. The food is wonderful, even the first week. Overall, about one third of people (1 in 3) will experience a feeling of sickness after having an operation, but it depends on what operation you are having, what anaesthetic and other drugs you receive, and on … All surgery carries some level of post-surgical infection risk 1. Patients usually begin to feel a little stronger each day at this point after lumbar fusion surgery, but need to be aware of infection risks and medication safety issues.. Incision Healing. Currently the day after surgery and I feel terrible, zofran definitely does not help me at all. Went back to sleep only to wake up at 11am feeling the weakest I have ever been. I … You are fine. I’ve had to take many different laxatives and stool softeners so I could move my bowels. Malaise. I feel helpless. Is it common to feel this way two days after surgery? As a result I gained more than 40 lbs of water weight in 4 days, which came off in the week after I got home. Yes, it's normal for a lot of people. the extraction of teeth in general leaves "a hole" in your jaw called dental socket that is filled with blood coagulum. For many people, preparing for surgery is a process that takes weeks or even months before the procedure is actually done. Holding onto my tummy did not help. There may be tests and more tests, a search for the right surgeon or a second opinion, and even time spent trying to decide where to have the surgery performed. Pooping after having a hysterectomy isn’t that bad, but it’s also not good. This will help you to identify any signs of infection early. My stomach is shrinking, and I can’t believe the small portions that satisfy me. Pooping after you have a baby is quite possibly more terrifying than having the baby itself. 0. After laparoscopic surgery, you are likely to have pain for the next several days. First week I was wiped out. Long after my surgery, I started to. Ended up losing 8 pounds in 1 day. Rest and limit your activity for 7 to 10 days after surgery. I had a robotic hysterectomy ( The DiVinci Robot) I was extremely bloated after surgery, and it hurt so bad and it feels like the gas will not come out. Normal would be about 50ml per hour. Still no signs of improvment. Surgical incision site infections are most likely to arise about 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. You should inspect your incision every day for a few weeks after surgery and check your temperature every day at the same time. 2 thanks. Tell your doctor or nurse if the weakness continues for more than a few weeks. Right now I am 205. As nerve endings heal after surgery, it’s totally normal to feel sharp but short-lived pangs in your breasts, particularly in the nipples. Question: I recently had a toric lens implanted in my left eye after having a cataract removed. I'm 3 weeks post surgery today & I feel great. I recommend to be patient with yourself and know that you will get there, but it may take as long as 3 weeks. Additionally, pain can also affect your mood (how you feel about things) and your relationships with others. You should only do as much as you feel able to in the days after your operation. Abdominal pain after hernia surgery can affect your appetite (desire to eat) and can keep your bowels from working normally. Things seem pretty normal right now, though. They can suggest things to help, such as physiotherapy. By Dr. Tambetta Ojong. I was about 12 days. 0 EXPERT ANSWERS 3 weeks post septum surgery with … It hurts to even try to pass gas. and feel i need to lay down and rest. So im off to a shrink. My last TURBT took a little longer to recover from, but I did have a nasty UTI about a week after the surgery. It takes me at least 10 days before I start feeling better. 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