New To The Site...9Th Surgery Date, Not Doing Well

[nicoleb 1]

My name is Nicole and I am new to the site. My surgery date was the 9th and I am still not doing well. I can't eat soft foods and most fluids HURT going down and often come back up. In the two weeks since surgery I have lost 20lbs. Has anyone else had trouble with fluids/foods two weeks out? I have a nurse following up with me every other day but she is at a loss. Any suggestions?

[Becca 108]

So sorry you aren't doing so well. Try drinking warm drinks like hot tea. You may need an acid reducer, so ask your doctor. I would sip 5 hour energy to help make me feel better in the beginning. Please be careful so you don't get dehydrated. Hugs. It will get better, it just takes time to heal.

[AllForMy4 58]

So sorry you're feeling bad. =( I would def try to sip on some hot herbal tea,or some chicken broth. Anything warm or hot really soothes the sleeve. The stomach endured quite a bit during surgery with that long staple line,so it can be swollen for a while. Everyone varies I'm sure. Placing a call to your actual doctor wouldn't hurt. Hope you feel better soon!

[nicoleb 1]

Thank you for all of the tips. A doctors appointment has been made for tomorrow. I will keep updated.

Thank you new friends.

[tybeeanna 14]

best wishes.

[circa 333]

warmer liquids sit better with some people, other people, cold. My sleeve likes cold drinks and Hot Drinks. I couldn't do room temperature. Your progress is GREAT! 20 lbs in 2 weeks! Wowzers! Definitely see the doc - you don't want to get dehydrated! Try maybe some gatorade - that seems to sit well with people - the sobe lifewaters do as well.

[readyforachange 51]

Those first two weeks, I did best w warm broth. Beef was my favorite. Also Vitamin Water. I could drink that cold. Actually, Jell-O was okay, too.