newat52 1,613 Posted April 1, 2013 Wow newat52 you're doing great! I was sleeved on the 12th, still struggling to get enough Protein and Water. I have 3 small babies at home so I am very busy and don't really have time to "sip" all day but im doing what I can. You're eating way more than I am (not saying that in a bad way or negative AT ALL) so that's one reason im not getting in the protein. The shakes make me want to puke but im just making myself down them. I make them super small (one scoop in 2.5 oz) so I can get it over with quickly. Thanks. I am pleased with the amount of food I am getting. I set my timer and make sure to eat at 3 hour intervals. I do have an advantage though. I am an empty nester and am retired so I have the time to focus on me. I have been able to make myself the priority and don't have the pressure or responsibility to take care of everyone else. I admire you balancing this and little ones! If I take away the nectar, it comes to about 600 calories per day. I'm walking 2-3 miles per day, split in two. Going to start the gym at 6 weeks. Will meet with the NUT again at 6 weeks so will see what comes then. Just try to get in a bit more each day and it will come in time. I have also been very lucky to have had a very easy surgery and recovery. One night in hospital and no nausea or trouble keeping things down from the start so that probably gave me some strength early on. (knock on wood) Helped me get out walking sooner and getting those liquids and protein in sooner. That helps with the healing process inside and out. Good luck, you can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicole 2013 44 Posted April 1, 2013 Went to Dr today labs are all about normal again... Down 12 pounds in 12 days he said because i have lower BMI will lose slower than maybe others this week pureed next week mushy food.... 3 caglefan69, kyeta96 and Colemon70 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girlinthrmirrorme 26 Posted April 1, 2013 K sorry to bring this up buuut.... Hows the bowel movements going?? Im 5 days post op and no Constipation. And i know since its mainly liquids in itll be liquids out. But it just feels weird? Almost have to concentrate to let anything out. Very gassy too. Hard to explain sorry. Anyone else?? Its probably my most annoying thing im dealing with. I was dealing with this and found out we should not be!! You have to wake up your bowels. I waited and waited and one day I had such severe pain that I almost called 911!!!! It was unbearable. This is going to be TMI but....... Hubby ran to the store and got an enema and milk of magnesia. After that day I now take the mom every single day only the lowest dose just so I can "go". I will NEVER allow myself to wait that long again. BTW. I never felt constipated at all until "the day". Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girlinthrmirrorme 26 Posted April 1, 2013 I was sleeved on the 6th of March so I guess that makes me a March "big sister". Don't let the Constipation sneak up on you. I didn't think much about till about 5 day post op thinking liquid in' date=' liquid out. WRONG!!!! If you are released with the instruction to get in Liquid Protein you will need to poop. For me, surgery was a breeze. One night in the hospital, no nausea, no problem with liquids so I was rocking the Protein from the get go. Was getting in about 32 oz of Water one day post op and went up considerably from there. Currently, getting about 80 oz of water each day. Taking in lots of protein without any Fiber whatsoever is a BM disaster waiting to happen. It took MOM, stool softeners and a suppository to get things going. All I'm gonna say is my 9 pound baby didn't hurt nearly as much! I couldn't sit on my bum for a whole day after. Constipation has been far and away my biggest issue and continues to be. My Dr's plan was liquids for 3 weeks and then on to soft foods. Started them on Thursday so I am trying to get as much fiber as I can but protein comes first. I am currently taking MOM, stool softeners, benefiber daily and it's still not pretty. This is my experience, some have this issue and some have the opposite but I'm just here to say don't be fooled by the liquid in liquid out theory. Protein makes a lot of poop! I am going to call the Dr. tomorrow and see if I can incorporate a prune each day into my diet. Good luck all my fellow March sleevers! Hope it all comes out in the end. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> haha![/quote'] I I'm 3/6 too!!!!!! And yes an entire day after was rough!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valvelazquez 5 Posted April 1, 2013 i'm march 6th also i find i have a lot of trouble getting my fluids i don't feel thirsty i use to love drinking Water and now i cant i try clear choice and i sip on that for about 3 to 4 hours i'm lucky if i get about 36 oz a day between my Protein Shake and clear choice or tea... is anyone else having trouble with Fluid intake???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tawnytipp 0 Posted April 2, 2013 Ok I need help I ate an half of an egg this morning and have done so for a couple of days now but today it seemed like it wouldn't go down like something was stuck in my throat I can drink and have drank over 30 something oz's so far and I just took 2 gas x so is it gas pains like everybody talk about because I keep burping help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyeta96 50 Posted April 2, 2013 i'm march 6th also i find i have a lot of trouble getting my fluids i don't feel thirsty i use to love drinking Water and now i cant i try clear choice and i sip on that for about 3 to 4 hours i'm lucky if i get about 36 oz a day between my Protein Shake and clear choice or tea... is anyone else having trouble with Fluid intake???? YES! It's my major struggle. I suspect it's why I'm feeling a bit light headed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valvelazquez 5 Posted April 2, 2013 YES! It's my major struggle. I suspect it's why I'm feeling a bit light headed. i get light headed as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadtosaygoodbye 256 Posted April 2, 2013 i'm march 6th also i find i have a lot of trouble getting my fluids i don't feel thirsty i use to love drinking Water and now i cant i try clear choice and i sip on that for about 3 to 4 hours i'm lucky if i get about 36 oz a day between my Protein Shake and clear choice or tea... is anyone else having trouble with Fluid intake???? I am having a very hard time with fluids also. It's getting so bad I almost passed out Satuday. I have really been trying hard, it seems I am getting sicker rather than better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaperBullets 53 Posted April 2, 2013 I am having a very hard time with fluids also. It's getting so bad I almost passed out Satuday. I have really been trying hard' date=' it seems I am getting sicker rather than better.[/quote'] Me too! It's gotten to the point that I have to have an iv for fluids tomorrow morning if I can't finish this 20oz bottle of diluted apple juice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valvelazquez 5 Posted April 2, 2013 I am having a very hard time with fluids also. It's getting so bad I almost passed out Satuday. I have really been trying hard, it seems I am getting sicker rather than better. wow thats crazy hope ur feeling better i haven't got to that point yet think im a call my surgeon tomorrow and ask him what can i do im scared of hurting my kidneys since im not putting much in and not flushing my kidneys much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof5cantwait 26 Posted April 2, 2013 My dr didnt give me a goal amount for fluids. How many ounces are you trying to take in each day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadtosaygoodbye 256 Posted April 2, 2013 wow thats crazy hope ur feeling better i haven't got to that point yet think im a call my surgeon tomorrow and ask him what can i do im scared of hurting my kidneys since im not putting much in and not flushing my kidneys much I called my surgeon and he said too really try to up my fluids or, come in the hospital for fluids. He said after weeks of poor intake this is what happens Mt first few weeks I had a hard time getting them in, but now it's seems to be worse. I have no appetite and when I do drink, I instantly feel nauseated. I feel a little better to day, just got to pick it up. How is your weight loss going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadtosaygoodbye 256 Posted April 2, 2013 My dr didnt give me a goal amount for fluids. How many ounces are you trying to take in each day? My doctor gave me a goal of 64oz minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caglefan69 37 Posted April 2, 2013 I called my surgeon and he said too really try to up my fluids or' date=' come in the hospital for fluids. He said after weeks of poor intake this is what happens Mt first few weeks I had a hard time getting them in, but now it's seems to be worse. I have no appetite and when I do drink, I instantly feel nauseated. I feel a little better to day, just got to pick it up. How is your weight loss going?[/quote'] I hope you feel better. I too am supposed to get in 64 oz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
