Day 3 post op.... Sick

[Jsrodgers 0]

So today I day three post op and I am sick to my stomach and I am not drinking the full 65 oz that I should be. I'm trying to follow the liquid diet but I just can't tolerate it. I'm sore but I'm able to walk around and have been sitting up. I am also very tired and just want to sleep. Did anyone else have similar problems??

[Rachel412 116]

You probably don't want to hear this but you NEED to get in the right amount of liquids, or you'll end up back at the hospital. Are you sick, like, nauseous? If so call your surgeon's office and ask for a rx for anti-nausea meds. If you're sick like the runs, well, you need to drink even more then to keep your body hydrated (the runs are normal post surgery too, since all you're having is liquids). I'm sorry!

[Jsrodgers 0]

I'm sick like nauseous I just got the meds. I'm tryig so hard to get the right amount. I do feel really full even with just the little bit I have drinking. I am also menstrating and I don't know if that is adding to the problem thank you for you words of wisdom they are appreciated!!

[bandit31 0]

So today I day three post op and I am sick to my stomach and I am not drinking the full 65 oz that I should be. I'm trying to follow the liquid diet but I just can't tolerate it. I'm sore but I'm able to walk around and have been sitting up. I am also very tired and just want to sleep. Did anyone else have similar problems??

I got banded on Monday. My doctor wants me to get in 80 - 100 ounces down.. wow.. thats hard.. but still trying. I have not been nauseated. Did your doctor fill you when you had your surgery or did he leave it open to allow for swelling?

I would without a doubt call the office and see what they say. You don't want to end up in the hospital again. Let us know how you are doing..

Bandit31

[Jsrodgers 0]

My doctor did not fill my band during the surgery. I've been having a lot of gas and my and have web keeping the Protein Shake and the crystal light down. I feel full but at the same time I am starving!! I'm just trying to stay busy and pull through!

[teacherz 1]

I am also 3 days post-op and not feeling so hot... I haven't felt nauseated at all until today. But I will say that each day seems to be a bit better than the day before in terms of pain and gas. Although swallowing isn't a problem, the thought of "eating" anything makes me gag a little. My doctor has a pretty strict post-op diet I need to follow: one week on Clear Liquids only, second week is full liquids (like Protein shakes & yogurt), third week is mushy/pureed foods, and fourth week is soft foods. Basically I've been drinking Isopure (clear flavored Water with protein), Vitaminwater Zero, and plain Water. I get up every two hours or so and walk laps around my house - it definitely helps with the gas (plus I'm taking Gas-X). But I, too, am sleeping a lot. This is good!! Your body needs time to heal & get used to all of the eating changes. Do not try to do too much, too fast - it will only come back to haunt you later.

Good luck to you! I feel if we make it through this first week, things will definitely be easier from then on...

Kell

[Jsrodgers 0]

So happy to get that post it really made my day!! The "gag". Feelin is starting to go away!! My surgeon has a strict diet too and today( days 3-5) are 64 oz Clear Liquids and 80 grams of Protein. On Sunday I can eat sugar free Jello strained chicken Soup an V8. My gas pains are starting to feel better as well, the spot where the port is hurts a lot when I walk but I have web getting up to walk every 2 hours I have been sitting up since 8 am and am going to get up and walk then take a nap!! Good luck to you and I'm so happy to have someone on my journey!

Lb love,

J