Anyone feeling my pain?

[antitoni 1]

I'm about a month out, had surgery April 16. I've now lost about 50lbs since surgery. Not exercising much. Get a little walking in. Currently I cannot eat anything with substance which sucks as I now have an petite. anything with substance causes too much gas which builds up in my chest and I'm throwing up for an hour (at least it seems that long) gas and finally the substance. So I'm having problems with getting Protein down.

I'm suppose to have at least 64oz of fluids and not getting half of that. The gas pain is so uncomfortable that I'm afraid of eating or drinking anything that will cause it.

I'm also tired of the liquid options. Don't eat Soup and so tired of the sweet tasting sugar-free options.

Reached out to my surgeon who wants to see me this week. They said to keep getting fluids in and as long as I'm urinating I should be okay until then.

Can tell you I'm not happy with the post op recovery, but looking forward to the end results.

[antitoni 1]

I'm about a month out' date=' had surgery April 16. I've now lost about 50lbs since surgery. Not exercising much. Get a little walking in. Currently I cannot eat anything with substance which sucks as I now have an appetite. anything with substance causes too much gas which builds up in my chest and I'm throwing up for an hour (at least it seems that long) gas and finally the substance. So I'm having problems with getting Protein down.

I'm suppose to have at least 64oz of fluids and not getting half of that. The gas pain is so uncomfortable that I'm afraid of eating or drinking anything that will cause it.

I'm also tired of the liquid options. Don't eat Soup and so tired of the sweet tasting sugar-free options.

Reached out to my surgeon who wants to see me this week. They said to keep getting fluids in and as long as I'm urinating I should be okay until then.

Can tell you I'm not happy with the post op recovery, but looking forward to the end results.

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[playlikeworldchamps 595]

I am 2 months out and have extreme difficulty with solid Protein (chicken steak lunch meat etc). one ounce will cause constant burping and twice I have spit up. My surgeon and Nut said not too worry. if I cannot tolerate it then eat softer protein like beef chili, ground turkey or beef etc. i can manage that just fine. He said that sooner or later will be able to eat a lot more so take advantage of this time when you can't to lose as much weight as possible. of course if solid stuff makes you burp and throw up then stop eating it and then you will have room to get in fluids. I also just bought premier Bars at SAMs club to help supplement and also liquid egg white. the white has the most protein and if I leave out yoke I can fit more. it is pasteurized so can be added to drinks if desired like "orange Julius type smoothies". I also bought black bean burgers there and look forward to trying that. At 4 weeks I was mostly on mushy anyway and the NUT always said if next stage doesn't work just stay in current stage longer and try again a week later. it may be frustrating to stay on soft or shakes but it will only be temporary. you are doing so great. just be a little more patient and tolerance will come in time. I am 2 months out and 32 pounds down so be very happy with 50 in less than a month!

[makemyownluck 785]

have you tried using gas-x? or beano? beano you take before you eat and it helps prevent gas.

[T'snewstart 251]

Gas X Strips have done wonders for me..... I had many gas problems and let me just it does get better. Hang in there!

[patricial 0]

I'm always in pain I can't eat, drink, Water at a very little. food normally makes me sick, I feel like I'm at the end of my rope (surgery date 4-9-13)

[serenity1959 67]

It is normal not to be able to get in all your liquids at first. Are you on a PPI? You may be having head hunger and a PPI will help.

[Obsidian 26]

The first 5 or 6 weeks was the hardest thing I've ever endured. I was worried initially because I wasn't getting enough liquid in either much less food, but eventually I was able to start tolerating things without much problem and now just over 3 months I've not found anything I cannot tolerate. I also can drink Water pretty darn fast. As much as 25ozs in only 15 minutes or less. I can only eat about 1oz of Protein meat, which isn't much compared to the "average" person over 3 months out. But that is of little consequence right now.

Just hang in there it will get easier. I know it's hard. Make sure you have your fluids in above all else, that is literally the most important thing. Most of us have enough fat on us to keep us alive a good long while, but not enough water can be fatal quite quickly. Not trying to be morbid, but I watched my friend have to visit the ER many times to get an IV because she wasn't drinking enough. Water Water Water.

[antitoni 1]

It is normal not to be able to get in all your liquids at first. Are you on a PPI? You may be having head hunger and a PPI will help.

PPI?

[antitoni 1]

have you tried using gas-x? or beano? beano you take before you eat and it helps prevent gas.

Tried gas x, (125mg), but it seems like it makes it worse. Will have to try beano. My primary care dr gave me over the counter drops (20mg) for infants. I'm suppose to take 4 full drops after. Haven't tried them due to the issue with gas x.

[antitoni 1]

Gas X Strips have done wonders for me..... I had many gas problems and let me just it does get better. Hang in there!

Tried gas x chewables (125mg), but it seems like it makes it worse. Will have to try beano. My primary care dr gave me over the counter drops (20mg) for infants. I'm suppose to take 4 full drops after. Haven't tried them due to the issue with gas x.

[antitoni 1]

I am 2 months out and have extreme difficulty with solid Protein (chicken steak lunch meat etc). one ounce will cause constant burping and twice I have spit up. My surgeon and Nut said not too worry. if I cannot tolerate it then eat softer Protein like beef chili' date=' ground turkey or beef etc. i can manage that just fine. He said that sooner or later will be able to eat a lot more so take advantage of this time when you can't to lose as much weight as possible. of course if solid stuff makes you burp and throw up then stop eating it and then you will have room to get in fluids. I also just bought premier Bars at SAMs club to help supplement and also liquid egg white. the white has the most protein and if I leave out yoke I can fit more. it is pasteurized so can be added to drinks if desired like "orange Julius type smoothies". I also bought black bean burgers there and look forward to trying that. At 4 weeks I was mostly on mushy anyway and the NUT always said if next stage doesn't work just stay in current stage longer and try again a week later. it may be frustrating to stay on soft or shakes but it will only be temporary. you are doing so great. just be a little more patient and tolerance will come in time. I am 2 months out and 32 pounds down so be very happy with 50 in less than a month![/quote']

Thanks. I'm not getting much Liquid Protein since my taste buds has had it with sugar-free tasting options. Tried doing different smoothies and so tired of peach mango. I'm also having problems getting anything with substance down, including the Protein Shakes. However, I can nibble on Protein Bars.

Can't wait till it gets better.....