FFKiwi

I'm on day 4 post Balloon insertion. Seriously, i'm so bloated and uncomfortable that i can barely take a swig of something without having pain. Is this normal? How does one stay hydrated when you hurt so badly. I am taking all the correct meds but maybe i need some tips? How long can one go without enough calories?? Please excuse my ignorance. I know it says to try to get 64 oz of liquid a day but i'm nowhere near that and am wondering if that's also why i feel so bad. Anyone else have this same ache and bloat into the 4 day mark?

PLEASE HELP? Hoping someone here can help me more than the MD's office. I am only 4 days in with the Orbera ballon in place, and having the HARDEST TIME drinking enough fluids. I take sips as instructed, but then it hurts so much i have a hard time taking in more. Protein shakes are so hard to finish. Has anyone had this same problem and worried about actual mal-nutrition? I have gotten an IV each day, but calories I'm not getting enough of. Thoughts? Tips?

ahhhh warm liquids. good idea i didn't think about that. good suggestions thank you guys!

Hey Liveaboard. thank u for the input. the same situation likely still applies compared to actual surgery. how on earth did you stay hydrated? did you feel really weak and dehydrated like i do? how on earth did you force drink? i guess you had enough in you to not like, pass out? how do you feel at this point? is it easy to drink for you now?