New to group 1 week post - op

[tiggr6199 12]

Hello all. I had my RNY on 6/24 and am experiencing some of the same issues. I too have severe bruising on my lower abdomen which my doc assured me was normal. I also had retained so much Fluid I gained 22 pounds in the hospital. Thankfully I have lost 24 pounds in 4 days. I am finding it impossible to both drink 64 oz of Fluid and get 60 grams of Protein. The Protein Drink fill me up so much I cannot take anything else for fear of it coming back up. My biggest issue is that I have no soreness when I am up and about but I cannot lay in my bed,I have been sleeping in a recliner since I got home from the hospital. I hope we can keep in touch and share stories through this life changing journey.

[terry1118 1,274]

Good to hear bruising is normal - I think it improved the past two days. I knew this wasn't going to be easy- just nervous about having post- op issues even though doing best I can to do things right!!

It's normal to be nervous about things you've never experienced before. Just keep following your doctor's instructions and you'll be fine. You are on your way to better health! :-)

[terry1118 1,274]

Hello all. I had my RNY on 6/24 and am experiencing some of the same issues. I too have severe bruising on my lower abdomen which my doc assured me was normal. I also had retained so much Fluid I gained 22 pounds in the hospital. Thankfully I have lost 24 pounds in 4 days. I am finding it impossible to both drink 64 oz of Fluid and get 60 grams of Protein. The Protein drink fill me up so much I cannot take anything else for fear of it coming back up. My biggest issue is that I have no soreness when I am up and about but I cannot lay in my bed,I have been sleeping in a recliner since I got home from the hospital. I hope we can keep in touch and share stories through this life changing journey.

Meeting protein and fluid goals are something to strive for but in the first weeks following surgery many don't come close. I know I didn't. My doc said to concentrate on fluids first and work on the protein. Fluids are very important to avoid ending up back in the hospital due to dehydration. I think I was probably somewhere nearer 8-10 weeks before I finally topped 60gr of protein for the very first time. It gets easier. Whenever you eat try to make it count. We eat far too little to be filling up on empty calories!

[klovitt0171 9]

I'm really supposed to be on full liquids stage weeks 2-3, I find it so strange how different each persons diet can be even though we're only on second post-op week. I couldn't handle just liquids anymore so I tried the applesauce & cottage cheese & Greek yogurt & have handled all 3 well. I can't do Soups or juices because of my acid levels & trying to heal an ulcer.

I need to buy unflavored protein- can you find it at GNC or Vitamin Shop would rather go pick it up then have to order it & wait?

Thanks everyone - it's been so helpful reading all the comments from others!!