saruuhjean 1 Posted January 26, 2015 Hi Everyone My name is Sarah. I had my surgery on Thursday 1/22.. I'm 24 years old.. My preop weight was 240 and my surgery weight was 224 (2 week Optifast liquid diet) & my current weight is 218! I've been reading everyone's experiences and I feel like I've had a pretty decent recovery so far, I haven't had to use pain meds at all, just a sleep aid (zquil). I have 5 incisions and only one really bothers me where there is a dent that I'm told will go away with time. It's pretty sore and hurts when I move and bend down but I guess it's better than having all of them hurt. I have the normal gas pain in my shoulders and back but every day it gets better, it kinda hurts when I breathe which is annoying. I haven't got much sleep but I'm grateful for the minimal pain. My big problem is it really hurts when I drink anything so I'm having a lot of trouble meeting my Water and Protein goals. Every sip I take feels like bricks. When does it get easier? When does that stop? All I want to do is drink a glass of water, I am SO thirsty & noticing that I'm pretty weak. Also, does anyone have any other suggestions in meeting protein goals besides the dreadful shakes? Is there any high protein Soups out there? I'm feeling so frustrated today, I just want to feel normal again. I know it's still early & I need to be patient but I can't help but read people saying they can swallow normally after a few days & I'm still having so much trouble Thanks for any advice you can give me S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonbini 67 Posted January 26, 2015 I found that drinking power aid zero was much easier to drink then Water. I think it was around 3 1/2 to 4 months post op before I could finally drink Water the way I use to. It will get better, try popsicles too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) hurts when I drink @@saruuhjean welcome, welcome , welcome great to have a new family member to our "little" group sorry about your gas pains in the shoulder having trouble drinking Water i have heard people having trouble drinking some water but not the description you are referring to (bricks etc. ) try drinking room temperature Water that might do the trick popsicles are great i luv the taste at least its "kindof" a liquid will help "wet your whistle", dry mouth BUT..........keep plugging away with the water important to get in as much water as possible don't worry about the Protein yet if you don't drink enough you might get dehydrated i guess some people can take 3-4 months before they can drink properly/successfully i "think" that might be the exception not the rule that wasn't the case with me - i never had problems drinking water (thats just me) you had surgery this past monday things "should" start improving daily we all react differently po - recovery that one incision "should improve shortly", give it time "the one thing we have in common is that we're all different" "God Grant Me Patience, Just Hurry Up About It" you hurt when you breathe??? STOP breathing!!! no better not, then you'll have more problems congrats on your pre-op weight loss - and weight loss now good luck welcome to sleeveland kathy Edited January 26, 2015 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saruuhjean 1 Posted January 26, 2015 Thank you so much for the advice. I am going to try Popsicles. I am just worried about staying hydrated when Water isn't sitting well with me maybe I'll try the power aid or Vitamin water. I appreciate the help. Thanks y'all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHoenig 31 Posted January 27, 2015 I'm not sure what shakes you've tried, but my nutritionist gave me a list of the ones that are considered favorites of their patients so far and we tried Syntrax Nectar and Optimum Nutrition Platinum. We love both. My kids and husband are doing the pre diet with me and they love it too. We mix it with Almond Breeze Original flavored Reduced Sugar Almond Milk. I don't know if those recommendations will help you, but I figured I would offer them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☁️9⃣B???? 55 Posted January 27, 2015 Congratulations on getting sleeved....!!!! Ugh how much I want to be on the other side, "the sleever" Lollllll But the good thing is your done with the toughest part.... Now the good part and the fruitful journey begins.... I m sure with time your pain and complains are going to subside.... Wishing you a speedy recovery???? And keep us posted on your journey???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saruuhjean 1 Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for the shake advice and the words of encouragement! I thought the day would never come but it flew by & here I am! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
