6 days post-op...

[darlinchris73 2]

Hi. I had sleeve surgery Aug 11. I came home the 12th around 8pm. I have had alot of pain and still on pain meds. I have been briefly walking around the house and making sure I get plenty of rest. Of course, I am still on the liguid diet with Protein Shakes. I can't seem to get enough Water down though. I am feeling fatigued. I normally heal faster than this. I am scheduled for a post-op appointment on the 19th and go back to work on the 20th. I don't want to push myself but I am getting frustrated because of the slow progress. I am a single mother of two teens. They have been a great help. But I am feeling overwhelmed because I don't have enough energy to even drink. Any tips for getting enough water. My doctor wants me to drink two quarts a day plus the other liquds.Feeling fatigued and grumpy. Lol

[lylabelle 257]

My tip to Water is to keep a water bottle in your hand all the time. Take little sips. Before you know it you will be through it! Many can't stand the taste of plan water, feel free to add flavor with any of the flavor drops.

[wmass_mom 2]

I'm with you on struggling to get enough Protein and liquids. It seems like I can hit one or the other but not both. My paperwork said not to get discouraged if this happened.

I freeze a big sports bottle of Crystal Light, carry it with me and sip throughout the day.

[lylabelle 257]

You will struggle. I'm 3 months out and still do. That's a guide but I don't know many who could actually reach it quickly and at the OH conference found out lots who struggle years out still trying to get enough in. Just try, but don't stress.

I'm not weight lifting until I know I can get the Protein in to repair muscles. I think that's when you need to be more concerned.

[Rovobay 920]

6 days post-op.... hang in there. hoping for the best for you. I've heard some people set their timer on their smartphones to go off every 15 minutes to remind them to drink an ounce of Water....

[darlinchris73 2]

Thanks so much for the responses. I started back to work today and it was a challenge for sure. I think I got a little dehydrated so I left early and came home to lay down. I know it will get easier but this phase pretty much sucks.