8 days post-op and MISERABLE

[twinhappy 79]

I am 8 days post-op. I am having a hard time getting enough Protein Shakes in. I sip Water all day but I bet I am not getting more than 30oz a day. I can't even drink an 11oz Protein shake over the course of the whole day. I am still bloated and have gas from the surgery. I walk all the time and a little comes out each time. I am getting weak, my eyes are glassy and red and a bit sallow and I am having a hard time concentrating at work. I have lost over 10 pounds just since my surgery. My tongue and roof of my mouth feel weird. I had horrible reflux that I just started taking Pepcid for. I am just ready to feel normal!!!! Anyone else have similar problems?

[Spicy06 175]

With this many issues I would call your doctor's office and let them know what is going on. They are there to help! Hope you feel better!

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I am just ready to feel normal!!!! Anyone else have similar problems?

I think it's safe to say nearly all of us had similar problems so soon post-op. The struggle to get your Protein and Water in is REAL, unless you are one of the lucky few who have no trouble with liquids post-op. I promise it gets MUCH better. It was probably about the month and a half mark where I really started to feel like a human being again. Now, almost 6 months post-op, I feel "normal" 99.9% of the time.

If you are worried you might be dehydrated, you should call your surgeon's office and possibly visit the ER. Dehydration can be very bad for you.

[AvaFern 3,516]

Try drinking with a straw. The only reason they tell you not to is that it causes gas pain in some people. I wasn't getting enough Fluid either until I accidentally drank an entire cup of juice with a straw about two weeks after surgery. No gas pain, and I felt SO much better. I am 16 months out and I still drink with a straw. It eliminates the unpleasant feeling that you have immediately after surgery when you drink Fluid without a straw and helps you get in plenty of fluid when otherwise you may have issues.

[Tauruslady5 154]

AFternoon...

It took me a good 2-3 weeks to even feel normal. That weird feeling in your mouth could be Thrush. I had that and so hated it. I had to be put on two medications to clear this. The pain from the gas took, like it seemed forever, to get rid of.

When I had my surgery in November, I did not drink any Protein shakes, my stomach said NO ... I did drink every 10 mnutes a sip of Water which kept me hydrated. I cried alot because I lacked the energy, which no one let me know would happen. You will get over this hump, I promise.

I, do however, agree with one of the statements above. Please contact your surgeon's office.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

That weird feeling in your mouth could be Thrush.

Oh yes! I wanted to mention that as well. I got thrush from the liquid antibiotic I was on post-op. There are home remedies if you have a mild case, but otherwise you should see your doctor about getting a prescription. Use a flashlight and look into your throat. If the back of your tongue and sides/top of your throat have a thick white coating, it's probably thrush.

[NotSoBigMike 13]

Twinhappy,

I myself am 7 days post-op today... Have you tried different temperature liquids? I have found that room temperature liquids work best for me right now. I also had a hard time with the premier shakes I loved pre-op, so I have switched to Syntrax Nectar (Fuzzy Navel) i bought at Vitamin Shop, it is much easier to tolerate, its more like a juice... Could be the dairy your having a hard time with. I also have been doing 50/50 Apple juice and Water which god down well (I know juice is empty calories) but you need to stay hydrated at this point.

Hope you feel better...

[Cleo's Mom 257]

I am 8 days post-op. I am having a hard time getting enough Protein shakes in. I sip Water all day but I bet I am not getting more than 30oz a day. I can't even drink an 11oz Protein shake over the course of the whole day. I am still bloated and have gas from the surgery. I walk all the time and a little comes out each time. I am getting weak, my eyes are glassy and red and a bit sallow and I am having a hard time concentrating at work. I have lost over 10 pounds just since my surgery. My tongue and roof of my mouth feel weird. I had horrible reflux that I just started taking Pepcid for. I am just ready to feel normal!!!! Anyone else have similar problems?

I have a question. Why are you back at work after only 8 days post-op? That seems way too soon as you body has been through a major operation and needs time to heal. You need to rest and let it do so. Of course follow your surgeons advice for moving around, etc..but I agree that you should call your surgeon. Sounds like many of these problems could be resolved.

[twinhappy 79]

Thank you so much to everyone who has responded. Today is a new day and I actually feel a lot better than yesterday. I still have some gas to work out of my system but I am walking a lot to get rid of it. And I ate Soup yesterday! Granted it was about 2 tablespoons worth but it felt so good to actually "eat" something. Thanks again!