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shannon.crigger

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    I had my surgery on the 21st as planned. What was unplanned is that I would need to stay at the hospital for two extra days. I was hoping I would be one of those people that posted on here that I didn't really experience much pain afterwards, but that was clearly not to be.

    I've had a lot of trouble with getting in the liquids. Ever since they started me on them, it has been painful to actually drink. They did have me do a swallow study (also painful) and everything looked fine -- no leaks and nothing twisted. I did finally figure out though that it seems to be more sensitive to cold. So, if I have a warm drink (at least body temperature), I have signficantly less pain, or as of today, no pain at all when drinking warm liquids. Every day is getting better, but not being able to get my fluids in was part of what made it take extra long to get out of the hospital.

    I also had some problems with urinating and ended up having to have a cathedar for a while. Seriously not fun on that front. I was so much happier after the second day when that came out and I could pee on my own. :)

    Anyway, I'm home as of last night, and things seem to be going okay. I still have a lot of gas pain, but my warm liquids workaround seems to at least make it much easier to keep up with fluids.

    I'm glad to hear that most of you didn't have to go through quite as much post-op. At least the worst is behind me now.

    And I'm the exact opposite. Warm stuff bothered my stomach so I just keep on with Popsicles and ice Water.

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    What's really helped me are those 2 oz red solo shot cups. Since I've been home, every hour on the hour I get up and walk around and then fill 4 of those with fluids (Water, propel, Isopure, etc.). My goal is to drink those 4 during the hour, and then repeat.

    You, my friend, are a genius! I went and bought those cups today and I guess where I'm finally hungry/thirsty, I got my first full 8 oz in an hour! I also got the PB2 and premiere Protein someone else recommended. Thanks for the advice everyone.

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    Hey all. I had my sleeve done on 6/16/16. I also had my gallbladder removed at that time. I am in SO much pain still and my pain meds aren't helping. I tried to go back to work today but that didn't work out very well. Anyhow, I'm having a hard time with getting fluids in much less nutrients. I can stomach Water and sugar free Popsicles and on occasion egg drop Soup. But I'm lacking bad in Proteins and my Fluid definitely isn't at 64-80 oz. Any tips on other options to try drinking or how to regulate my intake?

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