Does anyone feel weak or sick?

[LoseItKacy 347]

I'm a little more than two weeks out and the nausea has just not hit me. I also feel the worst at night. I wake up feeling sick and really lightheaded. I'm worried about taking in too less of calories. I'm struggling with Protein the past couple days. I can't get down a Protein Shake in a day. I'm just worried. I have no energy. Is this normal?

[thbrown223 214]

Are you getting on enough water/liquids? Sounds like dehydration. Just thought, I'm no exactly sure. However, those are symptoms of dehydration. Have tried switching your Protein Shakes?

[taysidebell 176]

I feel like this when I need Water. Try drinking more : )

[Dub 9,922]

It's no mystery that you have no energy if you aren't even getting a single Protein shake in.

This could account for all sorts of feeling bad.

There are many brands and types of low carb Protein shakes. Variety can be your friend.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Water is the most important thing you put in your body at this stage. You definately have dehydration symptoms and if not addressed immediately can become dangerous.

Start by focusing on Water intake immediately, then work on the Protein shake issue. Honestly I was about 6 weeks post op before I could finish a whole Protein Shake. I had to add milk to Premier Protein to thin it out a bit.

You do have some stores of Protein that will hold you for a few weeks so just do the best you can with them. As swelling goes down you will be able to tolerate more and your feeling of weakness will get better.

Certainly that nauseous feeling, dizziness and general weakness is dehydration. If you cannot get enough fluids in (48 oz. minimum) you will need to call your doctors office. They will likely send you to the hospital or doctors office for IV fluids which will help you feel better.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You have got to keep up with your Protein and fluids.

Are you sipping all day? Do you set short-term goals/milestones (2 oz every 15 minutes)? Have you talked to your NUT?

You will feel lousy if you are dehydrated and malnourished.

[LoseItKacy 347]

I haven't talked to her recently. I've only been having this problem the past two days. I've been able to get Protein in and my puréed food down until the day before yesterday. It was really random. I just couldn't keep down the Protein shakes and they made my stomach make weird repulsive noises then I would get extremely nauseous. They made me super uncomfortable.

Before surgery I was extremely lactose intolerant but I was so desperate to get protein in I drank milk and it went down easy with no problem. So I wanted to try powder and milk because at this point I just need something.

Last night got so bad I woke up my mom at 2am and had her take me to a gas station to get protein Water. I was so dizzy. I was about two minutes from going to the ER.

I know now it was dehydration. I actually got down the protein Water. My mom stayed up with me all night and kept me awake to drink it all and I felt a lot better. And today it's been easy again to get Protein Shakes down and food.

Idk what happened two days ago that started it but it was really scary.

[Lutasha 102]

I nearly passed out in public the other day and had to be transported by ambulance to the ER. It was dehydration. Be careful!

[Dar200 285]

I'm glad you are both better. Dehydration is dangerous.

[vegas2013 12]

I was standing in line and I got dizzy light headed my heart started racing . Am I dehydrated

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[taysidebell 176]

I sometimes feel light headed if I forget to eat or have not drank enough. It sounds like this may be the cause when had you last eaten or hydrated

[vegas2013 12]

I don't think I'm drinking enough Water or fluids definitely not 64 Oz

[taysidebell 176]

You really need to have a drink on hand all the time just keep sipping. When was your surgery I found it difficult just after surgery fitting in Protein and Water but it gets easier don't be too hard on your self X

[vegas2013 12]

You really need to have a drink on hand all the time just keep sipping. When was your surgery I found it difficult just after surgery fitting in Protein and Water but it gets easier don't be too hard on your self X

Had surgery the 30 th have had a hard time getting liquid and Protein in . sugar free popsycles saved me . I'm so sick of shakes .

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I found chicken stock that has 9gm Protein per serving. Not as much as a shake but it might be something you can tolerate better (if you can have broth at this stage).