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So, I'm sitting in the ER while typing this because I apparently wasn't getting enough fluids and wound up with pretty bad dehydration. I woke up feeling extremely nauseated with a terrible headache (basically like I had an awful hangover) and when I tried to sip my Vitamin Water Zero, I couldn't keep it down. (This is the first time I've had trouble with vomiting since the bad reaction I had to the anaesthesia.) I called my surgeon and talked to his PA, who asked me to come in. So I went into the surgeon's office (which is just a block from the hospital) and after she examined me she asked me to go to the ER for fluids and labs. The labs came back and confirmed that my electrolytes were all over the place and something called my "anion gap" was too wide (like the rest of me - haha!) which apparently signifies extreme dehydration. I've gotten 2 IVs of fluids plus a banana bag and two different anti-nausea medications and am feeling loads better, so hoping they send me home soon!! Pretty annoyed with myself that I let this happen, though - I knew I wasn't getting enough fluids but because it's been so uncomfortable I just let it go and assumed I would be fine. Clearly I am not a doctor. Let this be a warning to everyone - drink your fluids, especially during your first few weeks! It's more important than hitting the protein and calories. I'm proof.

I was just sleeved about 12 hrs ago and so far I feel great. I'm going to use this post as a place holder and tell my story with better detail after I'm back at home. HW: 310 SW: 281 CW: ??? Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for the info and hope you feel better soon! “There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

@lsubabe33 Give up the protein shakes and eat real protein. Your body burns more calories when processing real food. You are also fuller for longer. Do you weigh all your food and track it? You posted very vague things about what you eat in a day. What are your macros like daily? What is your protein goal? Do you hit it every day? Why doesn't you Dr do surgery anymore? Do you think it is possible your sleeve was done incorrectly.

Hello! I'm three weeks post op and just started the soft foods phase. I can get down maybe a tablespoon of egg, 3/4 of an Oikos Triple Zero yogurt and a cheese stick all day. Is that enough? I'm also taking my vitamin and trying to get all that water down.

Thanks for your response. That is very true what you said about not understanding if you weren't feeling nervous.

@ElysiaDee yep that's the recipe. My other on is refried beans, ground turkey seasoned with taco seasoning, non chunky salsa and mozzarella. Baked in the oven for 10 min to melt cheese and heat it up. Both of these will be my staple for the next 2 weeks. So good.

Glad they found the issue. Do those exercises faithfully! Feel better.

the only thing Lovenox did was give me a nose bleed that best resembled the elevator scene in The Shining.

That's my surgery date too!!