What happens if...

[steffunie 1]

What happens if I'M not getting all my Vitamins and daily Protein in?? I am exactly 2 weeks post -op and I may have ONLY gotten about 80g of protein in. Everything I try and drink it I get sick to my stomach and immediately begin to vomit,same with my vitamins! My tolerance is very low

[joatsaint 2,814]

I can only speak about my experience, but I can say that I ate less than 100 calories a day for the first 10 days and about 200 calories a day for the following 2 or 3 weeks. Frankensleeve would not tolerate anything but cream of mushroom Soup (and not much of that!), sugar free Popsicles and Crystal Light.

I focused on staying hydrated first, food second. I figured I had enough calories stored in my fat to last me through a Zombie Apocalypse if necessary. I didn't experience any side effects that I noticed.

[Elode 8,093]

It's really hard to get it all in at first. Give it a few more weeks. You should probably call your Dr though and Let them know.

[steffunie 1]

@@joatsaint Lol....thanks a million

[steffunie 1]

@@Elode thanks,will do

[JCP 619]

Don't panic. It is normal in the early stages but please try your best as dehydration can be very serious and Protein and Vitamins will give you energy and help you heal. A few months out, a lack of protein and vitamins will make your Hair loss worse.

[BitterSweet* 835]

Are you taking something for reflux? If not, ask your surgeon about that because reflux can cause a lot of nausea. If you are, try taking that med first thing upon waking with just a sip of something and wait 30 minutes or so before trying to consume anything else.

Btw, persistent nausea can be caused by dehydration as well. Try changing the temperature of your fluids and definitely add Mio, crystal lite, or Water down some G2 and drink that. I hope you feel better soon.

[Elode 8,093]

You're welcome!

[sunnkistme 76]

Just a thought on liquids; I could not tolerate Water. I did great with hot herbal teas. I still struggle with Water but it does not make me as nauseous as it did in the beginning.