I was sleeved on Friday 2/25 and I had to stay an extra day in the hospital because i had so much swelling on my stomach that on day 2 post op, the contrast I drank for my swallow study stayed in the upper portion of my stomach.
I am currently on a liquid diet and will be for the next month...My issue is that I feel so restricted!!! I take 4 sips of a drink and I'm so full. I made an 8 oz protein shake this morning and I still haven't been able finish it yet. The only thing I can take easily is SF Popsicle...
Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this? I am worried that I will soon be dehydrated badly and I ma probably breaking down a lot of muscle since I am unable to meet up with my protein requirements.
I also want to mention that I have lost a lot of weight rapidly...I weighed 291lbs on the morning of surgery (5 or 6 days ago) and now I weigh 270.6lbs.
Someone please tell me what to do!!!Thanks.