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I had my surgery Monday and I've been home for a few days. The time in the hospital was rough. When I first came out of surgery, I felt as if I couldn't breathe and was very nauseous! I had to be placed on oxygen and received zofran. Once I got home and got my medicine, everything fell into place Wednesday evening. Thursday was a 100% improvement. I was able to go to a few stores Friday. Everything is going down ok with little to no nausea. I'm thankful for All the information this board has given me. I actually printed out dstrollery's (sp?) be informed post to take to the hospital. I'm feeling really good about my recovery so far. Also thankful that God has allowed the surgery and recovery to go so well.

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I'm glad to hear all is going well. I hope it all goes smoothly. Congrats!!!

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That's good I had surgery Monday too

I feel ok but can barely drink

How much can you drink

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I had my surgery Monday as well. I also dealt with nausea right after. Nikki- how much are you able to get down? I've been able to drink really well the last 2 days.(almost makes me nervous that I'm not having a problem drinking at all)

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I can get 2 tbs every 30 mins

But if I drink Protein I have to wait like an hour to drink again

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Glad to hear your doing good.

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Ok I am able to get 40-50 oz down, now I couldn't do that until yesterday. Are you just full or is it a different issue like, makes u sick?? I'm hoping a veteran will chime in. I am concerned that you could get dehydrated.

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i had surgery 8/24 and it seems i can eat and drink anything! Water gives me the burps but goes down. i have even had chicken breast with no problem(just chewed really well. the only problem i have is pain. is this normal?

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I'm full and if I try to drink more I feel a lot of pressure

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I, too had surgery last Monday week and I have not had any trouble eating or drinking. It also kind of makes me a little worried that I still want to eat.

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i'm not worried about the food i can only eat 1/2 cup at the most. i feel lucky to not be getting sick!

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i had surgery 8/24 and it seems i can eat and drink anything! Water gives me the burps but goes down. i have even had chicken breast with no problem(just chewed really well. the only problem i have is pain. is this normal?

Be careful. I think eating/tolerating solids too early caused my stall.

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thanks! i'll be good! :rolleyes:

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During your first week after surgery most folks can't take in much. It's VERY important to get your Fluid in. You don't want to wind up back in the hospital for dehydration. Do what you have to to get it in. Sip it but, keep it with you and sip it again after 1 minute. Your pouch is healing, and yup it can be sore or feel painful to swallow but, try a different temperature Fluid and different flavorings. The liquid you put in those Protein shakes count towards your fluids for the day so kill two goals at once and find a Protein shake that works for you that you make by adding Water to it. Two Protein Shakes and you got in 30-50 grams of Protein and 16 oz of Water.

I did have discomfort drinking plain water. My pouch would tighten up or get crampy but, I forced myself to keep taking sips...it works. If you're really having issues with lots of air getting in while sipping then you may be gulping more air...change cups etc. SF Popsicles also count towards your fluid goals and those go down much slower. licking a SF popsicle or sucking on it helps wake up your pouch too because it really goes down so slowly.

It does get better but, you have to push yourself to do the drinking of at least your water. Protein and shakes are the next thing to go for. Fluid first...protein next were my docs words to me. Proteins will help you heal so you do need them.....keep trying different Protein Shakes until you like one enough to get it to go down :) YOU CAN DO IT!

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