Sleeved on the 19th -- feeling bad

[ualaw08 270]

Hi All

I was sleeved Thursday got home last night. Not too much pain but very uncomfortable and bubbly. I can't really drink anything as my stomach starts to roar and rumble and bubble. No matter how less I sip. I'm so thirsty but feel like I can't do anything about it. Not hungry at all.

I hope things get better because as of now I am having doubts about all of this.

[newat52 1,613]

Hang in there, to be honest it's gonna get worse before it gets better. Days 3-6 are not fun….BUT….then it starts to get SOOO much better.

You need to give yourself time to heal and get used to things. You had major surgery. Just keep sipping and do your best to sip your Protein drinks. Isopure is the best Protein Drink, its on the clear liquid part of post op and the more Protein you can get the soon you will feel stronger and you will heal faster.

Can't say it enough, hang in there. It will be so worth it.

I promise, in 3 months time, you won't even remember this part because you will feel so good, look so good and have bounds of energy!

[Ballermom 803]

First, Congratulations on your Surgery! I would take something like Gas x. And call your physician. Hope you feel better soon.

[McButterpants 2,846]

What you're going thru is perfectly normal...including the second guessing the surgery.

You're slowly going to be able to increase your intake of Water - I mean slowly. Just keep sipping. It's important to stay hydrated.

As for the 2nd thoughts - I had them until about day 2 or 3. That's when I started feeling better.

Hang in there - things will get better and this bad part will be over before you know it.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[ualaw08 270]

Thanks everyone. I just are a sugar free pop cycle and feel a little better. Having a hard time sipping otherwise.

[McButterpants 2,846]

One thing I found early on was plain Water didn't go down well - for some reason it was like drink Water with sand in it. I found Vitamin Water Zero or Propel Zero helped get water in. (I got dehydrated on Day 3 and it wasn't fun.)

[notime 340]

To add to what mcbutterpants said, try some warm liquids. Warm, not hot. chicken broth and no sugar added hot cocoa may work.

Also, I found I got better each day. Hang in there. The discomfort will be in the past very soon.

[DirtyHarriett 94]

Sorry you are struggling! I had Water trouble too. I mixed diet cranberry juice with water and it was wonderful to me. I'm five weeks out and doing great. You will be there very quickly. Also, try ice chips if necessary. They melt nicely and sometimes feel better than sipping.

Best of luck to you!

[ladibush 7]

Hang In there ..I was sleeved tuesday and it has been different dealing w rumbling tummy...no matter what sip..sip.sip..yesterday I couldnt get much fluid..tday going a little better .( :

[vianey04 1]

Am 4 days out n today really feeling much better. Am drinking my 2-3 ounces of broth every 3-4 hrs n Water with crystal light n walking about 10-15 minutes twice a day. Where can I buy the Isopure drinks n what r the best flavors? N how many total ounces should we b taking in daily on the clear diet?

[ualaw08 270]

Just tried crystal light. That seems to go down better than just plain Water.