Scared of every hiccup (and burp)

[Jerseyslved 10]

Hi all! I had my surgery last week and I'm alternating between thinking all is well and that something is going terribly wrong. I'm not generally in pain, but uncomfortable and getting a bit stir crazy. My surgeon said I would know if anythings wrong, but with each uncomfortable burp and dark urine I start to get really scared. I'm getting in about 48 oz of fluids, walking ok, etc so I know I'm probably fine. My family had mixed feelings about my surgery and I don't want to talk to them about any of my fears bc of dreaded 'I told you so's.' I've had moments I wished this was a dream and that I'd wake up pre-op. I know ill come to see and feel the benefits, just missing some of the simplicity of not recovering from major surgery.

[sassi sabi 9]

Don't worry, I've had the same issues. I had surgery x 12days and I am praying nothing goes wrong because I will never live it down by my sister who has jealousy issues! My Dr. Has been super awesome and said that if i continue to do this well I shouldn't expect any problems! So good luck! And remember you are not alone!

[Chele H 427]

I would try to get more fluids, the dark urine is little concerning. I know it is hard getting to 64 oz per day. sugar free ice pops are great for increasing your Fluid intake.

[Beach Lover 1,084]

Dark urine means you are dehydrated. Drink some G2 and water! Your Protein Shakes also count towards your liquids for the day. The burps, hiccups, runny nose, back pain are all signs that you are full. They do not mean you have overeaten but it does mean stop you have reached your limit. This has something to do with your vagus nerve and is completely normal! My surgeon told me that is takes several years of purposeful overeating to even begin to stretch your stomach so don't worry about that. The most important thing you need to do is drink fluids and if the dark urine is your only problem then you are doing okay. It's an easy fix! Good luck and keep us posted!!

[Jerseyslved 10]

Tomorrow will be a week. In some ways it feels like an eternity ago, in other ways just yesterday! I can't get down that Isopure drink garbage so the docs said wait til I see them Thursday to worry about Protein. There's still a lot of fluctuation between thinking- best idea ever- and worst idea ever. It seems it gets worse as the day goes on. This community has been a big support. It helps to get it all out to people who will not judge or criticize or I told you so. So thanks everyone

[jennymc-aug13 0]

Tomorrow will be a week. In some ways it feels like an eternity ago' date=' in other ways just yesterday! I can't get down that Isopure drink garbage so the docs said wait til I see them Thursday to worry about Protein. There's still a lot of fluctuation between thinking- best idea ever- and worst idea ever. It seems it gets worse as the day goes on. This community has been a big support. It helps to get it all out to people who will not judge or criticize or I told you so. So thanks everyone <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Jerseyslved today is my 7th day postop, I have felt about the same, up and down, today being a better day than yesterday, it is like a roller coster ride. I just keep thinking it has got to get better. I can't get the Protein in either, I am afraid of all my hair falling out! I have got to get it together and find something I can tolerate too, we will get it !

[Jerseyslved 10]

I have a delivery of Unjury starter pack coming in today. I'm gonna try mixing the unflavored in reg juice/water and the chicken broth one. I've heard they're pretty good- ill keep you posted! I don't think your hair would start falling out yet, I'm hoping our bodies have a good reserve it takes a few days for unjury to come in the mail, so ill let you know ASAP if it lives up to its reputation!

[jennymc-aug13 0]

I have a delivery of unjury starter pack coming in today. I'm gonna try mixing the unflavored in reg juice/water and the chicken broth one. I've heard they're pretty good- ill keep you posted! I don't think your hair would start falling out yet' date=' I'm hoping our bodies have a good reserve <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> it takes a few days for Unjury to come in the mail, so ill let you know ASAP if it lives up to its reputation![/quote']

I have tried some of the unjury, the chicken Soup - it smelled so good, but tasted by crap, the extreme or ultimate choc, it was ok, I still have the unflavored , just haven't tried it. Everything tastes so sweet or has the after taste, but I am gonna keep trying too!

[ScottsGirl 106]

Hi all! I had my surgery last week and I'm alternating between thinking all is well and that something is going terribly wrong. I'm not generally in pain, but uncomfortable and getting a bit stir crazy. My surgeon said I would know if anythings wrong, but with each uncomfortable burp and dark urine I start to get really scared. I'm getting in about 48 oz of fluids, walking ok, etc so I know I'm probably fine. My family had mixed feelings about my surgery and I don't want to talk to them about any of my fears bc of dreaded 'I told you so's.' I've had moments I wished this was a dream and that I'd wake up pre-op. I know ill come to see and feel the benefits, just missing some of the simplicity of not recovering from major surgery.

According to my surgeons post-op paperwork, I am supposed to drink 48ozs of plain Water and at least 64ozs of fluids a day (water included), so maybe you're not drinking enough plain water...? I set a timer for 5-15 minutes to remind me to drink something; I alternate Water and Isopure or Protein shakes.

Burping is an issue right out of the gate because you're still swollen and air is difficult to get out, but it DOES get better! Ice chips were a godsend for me as it helped a lot with the inflammation (I swallowed them almost whole). Taking short walks and generally just getting up and moving around might help stimulate belching as well.

I really hope you find comfort soon!

[sassi sabi 9]

So i am now officially 2 weeks post surgery and i had my first official issue! My dr said i could move to soft food, i guess i ate too fast, i had chicken with extra broth 1/4 c and 3mushy baby carrots! I got so sick i was spitting up mucus. I wanted to cry i felt so horrible! It took me 30 min to eat and i really didnt feel full or have chest pains, but my stomach had other ideas! I was hoping i cld wake up pre op! But i went back to purée and i will attempt maybe an 1/8c of chicken and go from there! I will overcome this because i am strong. Thank you all for being supportive!

[nervousnelly 24]

I am not sleeved yet but have been trying to get ready and I purchased a case of the Isopure not the best idea.... But if you make them into ice pops they are easier to get down

Good luck feel better

[pjb84 16]

Hi everyone ,

I'm new to this site & am hoping someone can direct me to the page where you talk about how you decided on which surgery to have?

Or how you decided to have the sleeve?

I was definitely planning on the sleeve but after my first support group meeting I'm not so sure anymore! Please help! Pjb

[jennymc-aug13 0]

Hi everyone ' date='

I'm new to this site & am hoping someone can direct me to the page where you talk about how you decided on which surgery to have?

Or how you decided to have the sleeve?

I was definitely planning on the sleeve but after my first support group meeting I'm not so sure anymore! Please help! Pjb[/quote']

Hi , I am new here too. I don't know where the that page is, but I can tell you how I decided. The band has issues, I know if you just look at the diagrams in doc office, the band looks like it would be safer, just band around the stomach nothing getting removed, but it is not that simple and a lot of people are just getting them taken off. The ports flip, food and medicine getting stuck,etc..Everybody that I know with a band has said wants sleeve now. The preop for both of these is the same, and I knew I didn't want to go through all the prep for nothing because I hope to never do that again, and the big thing is surgery, I only wanted to do one surgery. I wrestled with the same thoughts and that is how I decided. Maybe it will help you.