lost my appitite at 3 weeks out-so stressed out!

[Brandalyn 53]

I had a very emotionally stressful event happen on Thurs the 15th just before I went to work. I usually drink a Protein shake the first 2 hours I'm working followed by 2 hours of drinking 16-24oz of Water. Well, I tried to sip some water...it came back up. So, I waited an hour, same thing. I got very nauseated and everything was coming back up. I only work part time at night so I was back home within 4 hours and fell asleep. I woke up 6 hours later, and grabbed some Water. Gagged and choked, but finally got some down. The entire day on Friday all I was able to get down was about 16oz of water and half a Protein Shake. Since then I can't seem to get back to my recommended intake. I'm dehydrated and almost pass out each time I stand up too fast, and I'm extremely weak cuz I am not getting my nutrition.

I used to eat and eat and eat when I was stressed out, now, I can't eat a thing. Anyone else experience this? Suggestions?

[mae7365 372]

Call your doctor! I had that happen two weeks post op and ended up being re admitted for two days of IV fluids, potassium and Vitamins. Don't wait too long.

[PokeyJo 47]

Call your Doctor. The sooner, the better.

[Brandalyn 53]

They don't have anyone on-call, so I will call in the morning. My head is pounding and I just want to sleep all day and night

[bobbyswife 862]

Your surgeon doesn't have someone on call?!?!

[mae7365 372]

You can go to the ER. The surgeon group will have someone on call. This is serious. Don't wait!

[Brandalyn 53]

I'm pushing fluids right now. Waiting on my husband to get home from work at 11pm. Its 913pm here now. I'm laying down, drink on nightstand. I go into work at midnight. I'm probably going to the ER as soon as I get off work at 6am

[athena3127 199]

Don't risk passing out during your 4 hrs of work. Call the surgeon and go to the ER. wishing I knew the magic fix! Sending you healing energy! Stay positive

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I agree. call your doctor or get to the ER. You may have been drinking to fast and set off a sort of traumatic chain reaction or something could be going on. Either way, you should not go days without drinking enough to where you're at the point of dehydration.

Please take care and keep us posted if you can.

[Brandalyn 53]

i couldn't make it into the office today. drinking and eating better today. already have almost 50g Protein in. working on 32 oz of fluids now. thank you all.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Have you spoken with your doctor or nutritionist? Please follow up and make sure all is well.

[Brandalyn 53]

I have an appointment on the 30th.