1st thingis relax it does get better!

2nd focus your energy on understanding that your body is at the beginning of a new process so it has to adjust and there will be some thing that you can no longer tolerate. find things that are light on your stomach. I find eating foods that are heavy are very uncomfortable and make me vomit. Eat sllloooowwww! this is the best thing to do as big people we tended to eat fats large bite, but we no longer have the stomach capacity we had but our brains don't know that yet so we tend to try and eat like before. listen to your body.

right now its out of wack and trying to tell you slow down until I adjust.

i will pray for your healing and remember this is the start of the journey and it really is worth it for your health.

Yes indeed it will get better, I agree with Mr. Polite, your body is going through a dramatic transformation. And you have to learn how to eat and drink all over again. I did go through the vomiting and the dehydration and I was hospitalized. But I started using a spoon to drink sips of my beverages and I ate a lot of ice chips and popsicles that helped me a lot until I was able to learn to drink slowly. I also was hospitalized for constipation and had to have 7 stitches, but no regrets. I finally pulled it all together and I am doing wonderful and you will too. Do not give up and stay positive, because I will be praying for your health and success on your journey:) Did your Doctor give you some patches for nausea, they go behind the ear, and they work wonders. I had to wear them for 2 months after my surgery, because I was always dizzy and nauseated, but I never had any pain. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it will be all worth it:)

Thank you for the words of encouragement and the prayers! I need to be clear that I am NOT eating or drinking which is causing me the worry and fatigue. I have no desire to eat or drink. Unfortunately, I will be admitted into the hospital at 0830 tomorrow for IV hydration and potassium replacement... again. I don't know what the answer is. I will keep smiling because the best is yet to come.

hey there,

Just wondering when did you have first start having trouble post op. have you been unable to keep anything down from day one? No wonder you are so weak!

Have been "forcing" myself to drink since surgery, even in hospital

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Went to the hospital today, labs horrible! Received 2 liters of Lactated Ringers, 40mEq KCL IV, Protonix IV, Reglan IV, Zofran IV... feel like a new girl! Get to go back tomorrow and Thursday for a repeat, I'm looking forward to it

Glad you are feeling better! Have you also tried to drink anything on your own or are you reluctant to as it might make you sick?

Do you get headaches from all the not eating?

No, no, no... not going to try.

How did today go?

Yesterday and today went well... Thank you! Potassium on the low end of normal so we have to continue to monitor this.

I even managed to "eat" a 1/2 can of chicken broth without incident

Had a one on one with my nutritionist, NP, and a hospital employee that had the surgery 3 years ago. I picked up a few pointers, so we will see.

Got enough energy for house work tonight, so happy!

great news!! do they know what the problem is ? do you have a stricture or a leak and if you dont mind me asking how much weight have you lost?

Ginger Baby how are you? I have been having some issues also wondering if they have said what you should be food and drink wise.