Kinda Worried

[Repoman 70]

5 days post op and I can't tolerate anything. I can drink Water but not as much as I should. I may be able to get about half my protine. If I drink one teaspoon of broth or Any kind of cream Soup it gives me very bad stomach cramps. What do you guys think?

[Minckle 87]

Call your doctor - you don't have to be that miserable!

[RissyRoe 25]

I think it's normal because I'm experiencing the same thing and so is a few others. Hang in there.

[Looking Ahead 239]

Im almost 6 weeks out and went through that for about 3 weeks. I just kept bottled Water with me at all times. Used the cup of Soup you put in the microwave and lots of lite flavored popcicles. I still can't eat alot but more than I could.

[DEZ1975 170]

My Dr doesn't even have us start on Protein until day 7. You're fine if you just stay hydrated!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

cream Soup gives me stomach cramps

Reopman

sorry you are having a rough start

at this early stage, you will be drinking Clear liquids, broth, popsicles and as much H20 as you can tolerate.

Sounds like you are drinking - don't expect to drink in 5 days what you will drink in 50 days. doesn't work that way

Unless your dr/./NUT told you otherwise, don't think you are supposed to be having creamed soup this early after WLS - too heavy

you are only 5 days post op - some people can't handle too much at the beginning - do the best you can to have as much liquids as possible. you don't want to get dehydrated

try not to worry too much - things usually have a way of working out

i never had those Protein shakes for 10 days or so, my NUT just said to stay hydrated, worry about the Proteins later

one day at a time

feel better

good luck

kathy

[sassypants 674]

I also wasn’t allowed shakes or Protein for a couple of weeks after the op it was more about the Fluid as in hot and cold drinks and broth nothing creamy its clear broth they say to drink cream Soups were next stage for me.

I made my own broth because I find pre made very salty and full of additives I know what i put in mine so it was easier.

Also got Water nausea so I bypassed that and just drank Decaf tea the warm tea was sooooooo nice it just felt very soothing still does over any kind of colder drink.

Kept a thermos of broth and another of tea with me to pour out little bits and sip on.

First week or 2 you’re still really raw, tender and healing so have to be careful what you expose to your stomach.

Try warmer drinks see if that helps.

[Repoman 70]

Yeah I felt like it was early for protine but that's what the dr said. But I am just gonna sip on Water this weekend and speak with him again Monday.

[KS Fort Worth 86]

Homemade broth is best, but a reasonable alternative is Swanson's Low Sodium chicken broth. It tastes salty enough without being too salty, and frankly reminds me of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup minus all the solids. It got me through until I could start full liquids. You can try mixing some Protein Powder in that, but it will thicken it a bit.