9 Dys Post Op And Im Having The Hardest Time Getting My Protein And Liquids In.

[new2this1 0]

I have been doing really well moving around and feeling good. So yesterday I decided to cook my family dinner, in the process of me cooking I took a gulp of my Protein Drink by accident I should of took a sip. I instantly got a pain in my left shoulder then I began to get sick stomach cramps, dizziness, and nausea so I sat down thinking I was dumping it gradually pass after about 45min so I thought. I began to get the pain in my shoulder again I assume it was gas so i laid down and took a hour nap to still wake up to this pain so I then tried to walk it out and fainted. Don't know what happen. I think I was dehydrated and lack of Protein. Today is much better my stomach is just sore. Is it to soon for eggs? ????? I need help

[Joni 94]

I would definitely call your doctor for their advice in this situation. They will tell you better than anyone here. Good luck. Hugs.

[Shelly-NO-Belly 15]

I agree with Joni. Ask your doctor.

And generally, the first 2 weeks should be liquids only, I would definitely not advise eating eggs. My dietician did not allow me to eat eggs until I had healed completely (though some people are told they can have them with "mushy" foods- it's all up to your medical people).

Good luck! Keep us posted so that we know everything is alright!

[smileen 17]

my nut. said most of her patients have trouble with eggs especially scrambled. I was guilty of the gulp every once and awhile old habits n all but maybe you were drinking the whole thing too fast does sound like dumping. Take care!

[sarahcc 184]

I agree with Joni. Ask your doctor.

And generally, the first 2 weeks should be liquids only, I would definitely not advise eating eggs. My dietician did not allow me to eat eggs until I had healed completely (though some people are told they can have them with "mushy" foods- it's all up to your medical people).

Good luck! Keep us posted so that we know everything is alright!

I would just be careful to generalize any post-op diet as being liquid only, because mine wasn't and I've heard of many others that aren't. I was on pureed from day 1, and they said pureed scrambled eggs were fine. At 8 days post-op I had my "two week" follow up with my surgeon and he graduated me to stage two diet which is soft solids in their program. It really just depends on how you're doing. I ate mostly cottage cheese my two weeks and I'm fine today. Down 21lbs in the first two weeks, which I see as a success!

That being said, I would highly recommend giving your dietician or surgeons office a call When it comes to pain/discomfort and diet, I would say what they tell you is much more valuable then we could. We bring support and new perspective... they bring medical advice!!