5 days post op

[kathypatts 0]

hey ...i had my surgery on thurs sept.26...the 2nd day was a nightmare i was nausea so bad...i thought i was dying..everyday is getting better...i stopped crying that i made a mistake... I am getting my Protein in..and trying to get the rest in too.. i get like a grumbling noise when the fluids go down especially Water hurts going down...just wondering if other newbies out there having any problems...also have

not gone #2 yet

[cpeycke 16]

I was curious about the Protein do you just mix it with Water? I guess I'm not sure if you can have shakes on the "clear diet" (first 2 wks?) and need clarification. I'm going to Mexico so don't have a surgeon per say to ask. I guess when I think clear liquid I think you cant have the protein...

With that said hang in there I'm sure it will get better and I'm sure you made the right choice! Feel good soon!

[Slurpee_girl 22]

I was curious about the Protein do you just mix it with Water? I guess I'm not sure if you can have shakes on the "clear diet" (first 2 wks?) and need clarification. I'm going to Mexico so don't have a surgeon per say to ask. I guess when I think clear liquid I think you cant have the protein...

With that said hang in there I'm sure it will get better and I'm sure you made the right choice! Feel good soon!

My surgeon said clear only except for cloudy Protein drinks were ok. Ie premiere Protein, etc. you can also get powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth protein.

[Slurpee_girl 22]

hey ...i had my surgery on thurs sept.26...the 2nd day was a nightmare i was nausea so bad...i thought i was dying..everyday is getting better...i stopped crying that i made a mistake... I am getting my Protein in..and trying to get the rest in too.. i get like a grumbling noise when the fluids go down especially Water hurts going down...just wondering if other newbies out there having any problems...also have

not gone #2 yet

Don't worry about going #2...I had just a bit on day 4 post op first time. I had major problems but each day does get better. I had heartburn and warm liquids worked better than cold for me. Just take it slow, sip as often as you can and rest. You will get through this.

[Mommie4 53]

I was curious about the Protein do you just mix it with Water? I guess I'm not sure if you can have shakes on the "clear diet" (first 2 wks?) and need clarification. I'm going to Mexico so don't have a surgeon per say to ask. I guess when I think clear liquid I think you cant have the protein...

With that said hang in there I'm sure it will get better and I'm sure you made the right choice! Feel good soon!

I was told at first it is all liquid, including Protein Shakes. That's the only way to get your Protein at first. But that's just what my NUT and all the docs told me. my Full liquid menue is: breakfast; cooked refine Cereal 2-4 table spoons then 30min after eating 8oz Protein shake (sip 1/4 cup every 15min), 2hrs after breakfast: sugar free pudding 2-4 tablespoons (optional), lunch; strained cream Soup 4-6 tablespoons, 30min after have 8oz Water (sip 1/4c every 15min), 2hrs after lunch 8oz Protein Shake again sip 1/4c, 3hrs after lunch 8oz skim milk again sip 1/4c, dinner; strained cream Soup 4-6tbs protein shake 30 min after (sip 1/4c every 15min), 8oz skim milk 2hrs after dinner, 3hrs after dinner sip 8oz water then 4hrs after dinner sip 8oz water. a little example..lol

[sixbuttons 102]

My doc said to just mix the Protein Powder with Water and it still counts as some of your Fluid for the day. Also, once I got rid of most of my gas, the nausea stopped. I noticed that when I had gas in my tummy it made me feel queasy, then I would burp and feel better. Make sure you walk a TON! It really does help! I didn't poo until the day after I got home from the hospital. It will get easier! The first week for me was the very hardest! Now I'm starting into my third week post-op and I'm feel much better! Good luck to you!

[offigo 6]

I know how you feel. I am 7 days post-op and having a tough time too. Except for ice pops and Soup everything is a struggle getting down. It feels like it hits a wall in my throat then fights the gas bubbles going down. I keep trying. I know I am getting my liquids because I am still peeing all day. Doubt I am getting all the Protein though. I use Isopure and Premier. I am tired and I have to hold my stomach when getting up or down (feels like I am pregnant again). MOM helped me with #2, I have gone for the last 3 days. I am actually so glad you posted, thought I was alone.

[ecip78824 20]

I am just a couple days ahead of you (sleeved 9/24) and I can tell you that I've improved a lot in the last two days! I can handle bigger sips and more frequently without as much of that gurgling gassy feeling.

I also had my first bowel movement just yesterday, which was quite an experience! I think I was constipated and didn't realize it because of all the gas and bloating. My mother happened to ask me if I'd had a bowel movement yet and I shrugged and said "no, but I'm only consuming liquids so I guess that makes sense." Less than an hour later, five days of BMs hit me all at once! I think she may have cursed me! I have felt much better since, though, so I would recommend taking some Milk of Magnesia and get things moving so you can feel some relief.

I have found my biggest challenges now are getting in enough Protein and fighting my head hunger. I so badly want to throw out all these nasty Protein drinks and take a bite of real food! Unfortunately, I still have two more weeks of liquids. I hope you find this a little helpful. At least you know you're not alone!

[IpswichPav 6]

I had my sleeve surgery on 9/23 and day 5 was my low point (so far), teary and feeling like, "What have I done?" I have been on full liquids since day 2, so 3 sugar-free Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes a day plus 8 oz. of Soup, some juice, and broth if I can get it in. I am getting in 64 oz of Fluid a day (counting everything) and I see my doctor tomorrow. I am hoping to advance to some mushy foods this week after I see him.

My biggest stress is trying to get it all in and then wondering, "Is that feeling being overful? Am I stretching my sleeve or popping staples?" The mental part of this surgery and process is not small. Best of luck, everyone!

[JourneyToLife 119]

hey ...i had my surgery on thurs sept.26...the 2nd day was a nightmare i was nausea so bad...i thought i was dying..everyday is getting better...i stopped crying that i made a mistake... I am getting my Protein in..and trying to get the rest in too.. i get like a grumbling noise when the fluids go down especially Water hurts going down...just wondering if other newbies out there having any problems...also have

not gone #2 yet

Cold Water doesn't agree with me either. I mostly drink warm tea as my tummy likes that. The rumbling occurs with me as well. If I take in to much at once I get a full feeling below my boobs in the middle and it's so uncomfortable.

Room temp Protein shakes agrees with my tummy as well.

I felt like I was going to die as well the first four days after surgery. I was readmitted to hospital on day 3 & 4 because of dehydration, SOB, and hyperventilating.

When you feel a pain in the center of your abdomen straighten your body out by pushing your chest out and the pain will subside. I also find rocking on my butt or when standing helps to relieve a stabbing gas.

Need to let your doctor know about not going #2 there is a med called Reglin that helps the gut with peristalsis (gut movement). I was able to go a couple of times since my surgery on the 25th.

Call your doctor if you have any concerns, they want and need to know.

Good luck to you...

[newme816 15]

I was curious about the Protein do you just mix it with Water? I guess I'm not sure if you can have shakes on the "clear diet" (first 2 wks?) and need clarification. I'm going to Mexico so don't have a surgeon per say to ask. I guess when I think clear liquid I think you cant have the protein...

With that said hang in there I'm sure it will get better and I'm sure you made the right choice! Feel good soon!

I asked my surgeon abt the clear liquid rule the day I went in for surgery because I tried the clear Isopure ready made drinks and thought I was gonna die. He said as long as I'm mixing y Protein with Water it was absolutely fine. I trust my surgeon a tremendous amount. He is the director of the bariatric unit at the hospital and I have not had a single complication. I couldn't imagine not having him to turn to.