What is it really like?

Here is something I posted on another website... this should depict what it is really like...

I have been reading a lot of different websites with people's opinion on RNY.... I have also seen places where non obese people call it the easy way out... Well... I have now learned... there is NOTHING easy about it.
I am known as determined and I can tell you... my will has been tested... I thought it would be moderately difficult... 6 days out of surgery and I can tell you this is probably the most difficult thing I have ever done! Right now... every day is a challenge.
I have had pain... which ironically is low today...
I have not once gotten enough liquids- I thought I did.
However, am convinced today I will get 64 ounces.
I have gagged Carafate- which I have to take 4 times a day for 30 days. Then again, the old me would have never been able to take it period!
I have yet to start protein shakes- because my body was not ready. I will try this afternoon. I need to get through this nausea.
I have lived on cottage cheese and applesauce and lemonade- Crystal Lite.
I have walked around my flat but the reality is... All I want to do is sleep.
I am freezing one minute and hot the next... No- I do not have a fever.
Every time I see a pizza commercial- I want to break the TV and eat it... Last night I had a dream about donuts- and thankfully woke up thinking how silly that was... even a donut hole will kill me.
I desperately want a bubble bath and I know I cannot have one for a few more weeks...
However... at the end of the day... I know the first week or three are the worst. This is why I am taking Lexapro.
I am also thankful to be off of blood pressure medication.

I guess my point of this is... wow am I surprised at the challenge.
I will gladly be there to support anyone who is in need because I can tell you the e-mails from my friends who have had this... have come at the perfect time. Success does depend on ones' self but is also impacted by others that have been through this!

Here is to 64 ounces of fluid today and hopefully at least 1-2 protein drinks!

I am trying very hard today... All I want to do is eat applesauce and cry.... My BP is now elevated... if it does not decrease and if I do not lose the nausea and light headed feeling... I will call the surgeon later... I know the first week is heck week... I guess I was not prepared!