Sleeved 1/20 - Having Trouble With Fluid Intake

[Lilee84 648]

Hey guys! So I was sleeved on 1/20 by Dr Kim in Celebration. The first 24hrs were really rough - I think I puked like 4 times. I was supposed to be out of the hospital 1/21 but had to stay an extra night because I couldn't keep anything down, and then the next day I lied about my Fluid intake so I could go home. I know, shame on me *slaps hand* but I couldn't take it anymore.

So anyway, since I've been home I've been trying like hell to get my liquids in but it just doesn't seem to be working. I haven't had a Protein shake until today because they were too thick and I just couldn't stomach it. Today has been a better day and I picked up some Atkins RTD that I can stomach, but those are only 11oz, how the heck do I get the other 49oz in and still eat my purees like I'm supposed to? Today is also the first day of my puree diet. Breakfast was rough, lunch and dinner were much better.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

to hear your struggling, but glad you've joined the BIG LOSER'S CLUB! It does get alot better. Hang in there and CONGRATS!

[ampage1 0]

I know everyone's doctor has different post-op diets but my doc said only Clear Liquids for the first 10-14 days. The goal is to get 40oz in per day. I wouldn't try any pureed food or any drinks that have a milky-like substance until after a couple of weeks. Isopure drinks are considered clear liquid Protein Drinks, so I would stick with something like this. They aren't bad at all--try mixing them with Powerade zero if you don't like the taste.

Best of luck to you!

[Lilee84 648]

Thanks! My Dr wants me to get about 60-80oz in and also has me starting purees today, day 8. I'm doing OK with the purees, its the liquids I'm having issues with. The Isopure and other similar consistancies I can handle, its really more the act of drinking so much that's proving difficult. I'm used to drinking a gallon of Water a day, but I also used to chug a lot.

[CVWillis 3]

I was having the very same issue. My advice is just keep trying. I try to drink 3oz every hour. But this is something that I started this past Monday. And it was sooooo hard at first, but it has gotten better. I am still at a deficient with Protein, but my Dr. told me to concentrate on getting hydrated.

PLEASE just try!! Keep trying!

[lessofme! 5]

I completely understand! I'm still on clear liquids and waiting for the day when I can get to Protein shakes! It's tough to get in 40 oz a day. I drank lots of Water but I chugged it too! No more of that! Hang in there, I feel ya!

[Lilee84 648]

I completely understand! I'm still on clear liquids and waiting for the day when I can get to Protein shakes! It's tough to get in 40 oz a day. I drank lots of Water but I chugged it too! No more of that! Hang in there, I feel ya!

Definitely try the Atkins RTD - I've tried 5 different types of Protein and this is the only one I've been able to stomach. It's not thick like the others and doesn't leave that nasty after taste either.

[Writergirl 230]

I was sleeved on the 24th and have also been really struggling. I was told I need to get in 60 oz of Water and 50 grams of whey--specifically whey--protein. I'm really hating the **** out of this. Sorry about the profanity. I'm feeling pretty profane right now.

[CVWillis 3]

@Writegirl - I am semi-hating this too and some times I feel profane about it as well!!!

But as my daughter tells me everyday, "what's done is done and now you have to learn to live with it." It's very very hard; I take it sip by sip, day by day.

I was sleeved on the 24th and have also been really struggling. I was told I need to get in 60 oz of Water and 50 grams of whey--specifically whey--Protein. I'm really hating the **** out of this. Sorry about the profanity. I'm feeling pretty profane right now.