Why Am I Getting Worse?

[justme360 2]

I was feeling great after surgery, even walking and getting fluids in easily. Two Weeks later and I take all day getting 1 8Oz Protein Shake in and constantly have nausea and headaches its been almost 2 Weeks since this started and doc says its the acid yet the nexium 2x seems to help it. Has anyone had this experience will it go away? I thought time was supposed to,make it better not worse I have no energy and only able to get 25-50 grams of Protein daily. Im scared this is gonna be my new life im scared to even try mushies and im a month out this Thursday.

[AliveAgain 283]

I'm sorry you're having so much pain and trouble. Some people definitely have it easier, and some have it harder -- it's just being human. No, this is not how your new life will be and YES, with time this, too, will get better.

Dehydration can bring on the symptoms you're describing: Nausea, headaches, fatigue. It's a tough scenario to be in, but I highly encourage getting in as much Fluid as you can. It will be hard at first as you fight your symptoms (i.e. that first 8-16oz may seem like torture) -- but from my experience, the more regular you are with keeping on top of your fluids, the better you will feel and heal. Do you know how much you're getting now, besides the 8oz in your Protein shake?

Try different fluids: Water, herbal tea, skim milk, warm chicken, veggie or beef broth. It helps to use a little shot glass (2oz) or those little cups that come with liquid medicines. Try to get in 1-2oz every 15 minutes at least. The ideal to shoot for is 64-80oz of fluids per day.

You may also want to talk to your doctor about low electrolytes. Your body could be suffering from low potassium, sodium, and/or magnesium -- all vital to you feeling well and your organs working properly. Some people here use Gatorade G2 (lower carbs) and my doctor prescribed a potassium pill I crushed and drank in Water.< /p>

Hang tight, talk to your doctor about how you're feeling and let us know if it gets better!

[MKinVA 20]

Sounds like dehydration to me, too. Try to increasy your liquids.< /p>

[justme360 2]

My doc said a sip of Water every 15 minutes,thats way too little so I drink 32-50 Oz of ice water every day so dehydration doesnt seem very likely, I am having trouble getting anything of nutritional value everything makes me so nauseous in the mornings I have crazy headaches and can barely walk of nausea my bloodwork came back ok when I was in the ER last Thursday.