Post 2 weeks and paying the price

[Tx809 5]

2 weeks after VSG. Week 1 went well, no real issues other than hard to swallow and take in enough H2O. Week 2 was hell. Nausea, vomiting,

Fever, shakes , high uncontrolled heart rate, . Had to go to ER, had infection and mildly dehydrated. Got 1 bag IV solution and liquid antibiotic. Started week three today eating soft food, have to eat really small portions.

Unforeseen side effects, highly increased sense of smell, and mouth tastes rotten within 2 hours of teeth brushing, and mouthwash. Dr says thats normal as toxins purge from body???

Anyway have lost 20lbs since may 14.

Anyone have similar issues?

[luckysmomma 407]

Everything you just mentioned is pretty normal for most of us. It is your new normal for a bit. Just hang in there. It does get easier and better as time passes. Protein, Water, and walking are what you need to focus on for the first month...get through it & you will feel so much better!

Best of luck to you.

[pixigrl 33]

Spry mints are awesome. Made with Xylitol. Look into some. It helped me out immensely. I don't chew mints with aspertame in it. Kind of a lifesaver. The mint ones also help with that nausea feeling.

[zenandnow 514]

I am also about 2 weeks out (May 16) and today experienced 'foamies' for the first time. Absolute YUCK. I think I ate 2 bites too many, not long after that the pain in my chest started. I tried walking it off, but by the time I got back home I knew I was going to throw up. Oddly, it wasn't as bad as throwing up used to be pre-op. But I have been throwing up foam every 15-20 minutes for about 4 hours now. I'm starting to feel better, but I'm pretty worn out. Also feel incredibly thirsty, but I don't dare drink anything for fear of starting it up again!

Definitely not as bad as what you've gone through, but hopefully you won't have to add this to your experience. I hope you feel better soon!!

[MsFab1988 275]

Sorry that u have to go through that, I never experienced anything but a strong sense of smell and ofcourse having to take small bites...I do believe it will get better for you... hang in there, tomorrow is a brand new day!

[May142013 74]

I had surgery on the 14th and still struggling with pain in my right side and NO energy! I can get past the bad taste in my mouth and the sensitivity to smell. I just want my energy back and want to be pain free! I'm so ready to go back to normal activities. I'm still off work....noway can I go back in this shape!

[zenandnow 514]

I had surgery on the 14th and still struggling with pain in my right side and NO energy! I can get past the bad taste in my mouth and the sensitivity to smell. I just want my energy back and want to be pain free! I'm so ready to go back to normal activities. I'm still off work....noway can I go back in this shape!

My energy came back slowly but quickly. I think it just takes our bodies a little while to get used to such a drastic reduction in fuel. I do notice that I still get tired sooner than I used to, and when I do, I'm done. No reserves to draw on, I have to stop whatever I'm doing and rest (sometimes even take a nap). Going back to work is going to be hard, but I'm looking at it like this is part of listening to my body more than I used to.

[Tx809 5]

I have experimented with all types of Protein Drinks, muscle milk, Isopure, etc, and all turn my stomach or the volume to much to drink. I found the new wave Protein Shots, they come in a container much like a test tube. They have over 40 grams in less than 4 oz. I pour about 1 oz into a medicine cup and am able to slam in down and chase with some Water. Do this about 4 times during the day and you have most of your requirement for the day. Now I have energy that did not exist 1 week ago. It was a lifesaver for me.

[AmyinMI 5]

I have experimented with all types of Protein drinks' date=' muscle milk, Isopure, etc, and all turn my stomach or the volume to much to drink. I found the new wave Protein Shots, they come in a container much like a test tube. They have over 40 grams in less than 4 oz. I pour about 1 oz into a medicine cup and am able to slam in down and chase with some Water. Do this about 4 times during the day and you have most of your requirement for the day. Now I have energy that did not exist 1 week ago. It was a lifesaver for me.[/quote']

Where do you find these Protein shots?

[MystiGal 143]

Where do you find these Protein shots?

You can get them at Walmart.< /p>