Misty_eyes 79 Posted January 19, 2013 Hi! This is my first time posting on the postop site Other than Gas pain, surgery was okay. So day #2 i can't take much except Water, tried everything on clear liquid menu. If I drink 1oz Protein then I have weird feeling like throwing up, so I stopped it. So broth 1oz literally 1 medicine cup and I'm so full. I thought I was supposed to sip all the time upto 6oz/hr but that's not happening. Is this normal? I average 1oz/hr otherwise stomach is not happy. Please advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fyre_storm 1,412 Posted January 19, 2013 Extra extremely normal. Just keep trying and don't over do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giggles232000 56 Posted January 19, 2013 yeah I was the same way just take it slow and every day will get easier I am 3 weeks out and still cant drink all my Water or eat much but I am able to have more then I did last week, just dont over do it listen to your body Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annie B 89 Posted January 19, 2013 Just be careful about dehydration - dry lips, mouth, etc., you might need IV fluids at some point if you're unable to take in more than 1 oz an hour. Beef broth was delicious to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misty_eyes 79 Posted January 19, 2013 Thank you! I tried beef broth, will try anything coz I hate gooing to ER. And know dangers of dehydration. Thanks for advise guys, yes! I am listening to my body, and I no know what everyone is talking about when they can't describe "the feeling" but it is there when my body doesn't like something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmedalsy 76 Posted January 19, 2013 Im 2 dayys out too.. Im able to drink half a small bottle of Water all day and a bit of Protein jello.. Dr said its ok as long as i keep hydrated.. I take tiny tiny sips at once.. I keep feeling like burping.. Take ur time it gets better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystie 146 Posted January 19, 2013 I'm 2 days out ant having trouble, too. I have sugar free twin popsicles that are about 2.5 oz and I put them in a bowl because it takes an hour to finish one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NurseGrace 509 Posted January 19, 2013 Hi! This is my first time posting on the postop site Other than Gas pain, surgery was okay. So day #2 i can't take much except Water, tried everything on clear liquid menu. If I drink 1oz Protein then I have weird feeling like throwing up, so I stopped it. So broth 1oz literally 1 medicine cup and I'm so full. I thought I was supposed to sip all the time upto 6oz/hr but that's not happening. Is this normal? I average 1oz/hr otherwise stomach is not happy. Please advise. Sounds painfully average. Keep your doctor informed if things get worse in case he/she thinks you need intravenous fluids but otherwise just keep sipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misty_eyes 79 Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks! I feel better now knowing I am not alone, and that this is normal. It seemed that all my efforts, research, reading and teaching was focused on the preop. Lol! I can't even believe i already did it. Will continue to sip and hydrate ;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
