Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Maybe you could help me.......



Recommended Posts

First I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who helped/answered my last post. I literally felt like I was going to die! My surgery was on Monday evening and now today is Friday and I'm feeling better. The nausea is almost gone and I'm walking around good, soreness is getting better too! I just have a general feeling of tiredness. And that's what my question is. I know part of that tiredness is from not getting in my liquids and I"m getting dehydrated. So here it is.......Whenever I drink ANYTING, It goes down, then hits right above my ribs and I get this oh no its stuck feeling that hurts then after a little bit it goes on down. Did anyone else have that and when does it go away? I am so thirsty, but it literally hurts to drink when it gets stuck there! Popsicles are the only way I'm getting in Fluid right now. And I know I would feel better if I was hydrated. But this is really a concern to me....surly it won't last forever RIGHT??!! It scares me to think it may never go away. Please tell me when you could drink normally and not cause pain, and no I do not drink too much at once, only tiny sips. Is it just because my stomach is still swollen and sore inside?Thanks in advance!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No it doesn't last forever. Your sleeve is swollen so that makes it harder to drink. Small sips, no gulps. Even now at about 7 weeks out, I can feel/hear it going down after it sits for a bit. Warm coffee especially!

Try cold Water, ice cold, and your PPi (anti acid) to help reduce swelling. And if Popsicles is what works, Popsicles it is!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I remember that for the first few days, it wasn't bad - just noticeable. Warm liquids did not feel that way and very small sips worked too.

Good luck!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Everything you are going through fortunately doesn't last forever you're doing the right thing by taking the sips as everyone above has stated you are still swollen it gets better I myself had trouble staying hydrated which does cause you to feel weak. My NP suggested that I eat ice chips (pieces of ice) so I would get cups of ice because I could drink enough, popsicles are an option as well.

Just hang in there this to will pass. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It doesn't last forever. Are you on a acid reducer? Also I couldn't drink anything COLD at all. it was painful. I drank everything at room temp, warm or hot. Does temp matter to you? Try to warm your drinks up a little. Also I could do Popsicle's but that was the only cold thing.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes. It's normal but be careful of dehydration. Vomiting because of won't help a thing. Powerade zero is a good friend to get to know. Has electrolytes you need. Also I could not tolerate cold drinks either. Room temp bottled Water went down much easier and hot tea or broth. Also I am 7 weeks out and still prefer bottled water like that e en over filtered water out of my refrigerator. Please sip all the time and do as many Popsicles as you can stand. If they had sugar substitutes in them they could give you a little diarrhea but not everybody is bothered. I wasn't and Popsicles were my friend too. Good luck. It can be difficult at first. I now can get 32 ounces of liquid down pretty fast now. In less than 15 minutes if I need too. Just steady sips but never gulping.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I can't suggest ice chips enough!! I still eat them daily at 7 weeks out to stay hydrated. It makes a huge difference and once I got my hydration under control everything felt better

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I could only tolerate Popsicles, frozen Protein Shakes or warm broth. Anything in between hurt. Also, once I started adding flavor to Water it seemed to go down better. Good luck! This too shall pass. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×