MommaBearOf5

I had my sleeve on 7/11. I saw my doctor a week ago for my two week post up. At that point I had only lost 12 pound and also caught a head cold. She said my body was fighting what it’s supposed to do and being I was sick she kept me on clear liquids for another week and a half. Two weeks post op I had lost 12lbs. I don’t start full liquids until this Friday. I’m feeling much better now as far as the cold goes and I’m sticking to my clear liquid diet - basically my diet consists of 2 premier protein shakes and then about 50oz of water, 32oz of Gatorade zero, and a sugar free ice pop and 1/2 cup sugar free jello. A week later and I’ve only lost 4lbs for a total of 16lbs since surgery just about three weeks ago. I feel like only eating 350-400 calories a day I should be losing more. My doctor said just watch the weight will start falling off- but when? I know everyone loses at different rates but being on the clear liquid diet for almost a month I’m getting really frustrated. Anyone else experience anything similar? Or does anyone have any tips for me? Thanks for any input! HW -318 SW- 289 CW- 272

Thanks I am using the premade ones, but they’re causing so much throat phlegm (sorry tmi)...I was only able to get one in today with 30g - hopefully tomorrow is better and if the nausea doesn’t stop tomorrow I’ll ask for the patch. Thank you

Hello all I’m two weeks sleeve post op today. Two days ago I started with a head cold. That day I had my surgical follow up and also saw my PCP for the head cold. Surgeon wants me in clear liquids for another 8 days and try to increase my protein from 60mg a day to 90mg a day. She said cause my body is fighting this illness and I’ve only lost 11lbs since surgery. My primary care doctor said I have a viral infection and it will pass. Here’s my dilemma. Everything is now making me nauseous. Today has been the worst day. I’ve only gotten one protein shake in so far cause the consistency bothers my sore throat. Broth makes me want to gag. Gatorade 0 is making me nauseous as well. Water is doing okay, but not anywhere near the amount I need to be getting in. Anyone else go through something similar? Any tips or tricks? I’ve also tried protein waters and they make me gag as well. I feel like my body is fighting me horribly, and if I just gave it something more than clear liquids I’d feel so much better.

I had surgery on 7/11. It went very well. I’m feeling great today. Kinda over this liquid diet - lol. Protein has been a little tough to get in- but instead of drinking it back to back I have opted to drink 2oz every hour on the hour and it seems to be working better for me today. And other than that I just keep sipping something - broth, jello, Gatorade 0, and water. 😊

Thanks I did try more Gatorade and water - I’m going to have my husband check my bp tonight. Increasing my fluids even more seemed to help. Thanks for the help I appreciate it

Thanks all. I have lost 10 lbs in 7 days. Little discouraged cause I thought it would have been a little more with only “eating” about 400 calories but happy that it’s still coming off. Maybe it is the salt. I switched to a reduced sodium broth - I’ll try the regular and see what happens. Thanks for the suggestion.

Hi all Brand new here. My surgery is scheduled for July 11. I am 7 days into my pre op clear liquid diet. All was going well until this morning. I feel horrible- light headed, shakey, weak, and exhausted- and I just woke up. I have been drinking at least 75oz of actual water everyday plus 2 mugs of broth, 2 30g protein shakes, 2 cups of sf jello, and a few sf popsicles and 12oz of sf Gatorade. Anyone have any advise on what I can do to help beat this feeling? It’s my 7 year old birthday party today and I need to feel better. Any help would be appreciated- Thanks and have a great day.