I need advice

[freemommy×4 65]

So for those who dont know I was sleeved on Dec 8th. Everything went wonderfully for a week! And very suddenly I started having pain in my belly and left shoulder. Well to make a long long story short...I had a leak and an abscess. I had 3 additional procedures and after they finally were able to drain 900cc's of infection out of my abdomen I started to recover and the leak was repaired by my GI surgeon. 5 weeks in the hospital was really difficult...but I just kept telling myself

there were better days ahead.

Ok so now to my questions.

I've lost a total of 69lbs since being admitted to the hospital. I am home and struggling. The thought of having to go back scares me. But I can't get more than 6 to 8 oz of Water a day. No protein/no food. Every time I swallow anything its so tight its painful. I know I am dehydrating. I have asked my Bariatric surgeon and he says its inflammation. Any thoughts at all as to what I can do to get myself on track?

[tmgrodriguez 1]

Have your gallbladder checked,I had that problem had to have it removed that helped then I had a scope done and had the doctor widen the hole so now I can eat and drink more sometimes the do it to small.I'm still struggling to do my liquids but if I feel hydration coming on I just call and they set me up to come in to e.r and get a bag of fluid.my docs wouldn't help so I found another doc to help

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

How much are you trying to drink at a time? You should be taking small sips all day long. Not just here and there but literally every couple of minutes. Carry a Water bottle with you everywhere you go.

You will eventually be hospitalized if you don't drink enough liquid. So do try to sip all day long. Were you prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs?

[freemommy×4 65]

How much are you trying to drink at a time? You should be taking small sips all day long. Not just here and there but literally every couple of minutes. Carry a Water bottle with you everywhere you go.

You will eventually be hospitalized if you don't drink enough liquid. So do try to sip all day long. Were you prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs?

My dietician and bariatric coordinator told me my goal should be 1oz every 30 min for 16 hrs.

That wasn't happening so I try to just sip all day but it still feels stuck and I am not getting enough down.

My other concern is that I basically went without nutrition the five weeks I was in the hospital because I was allergic to the feeding tube formula. But I don't feel like I can get any Protein in right now and just need to focus on getting hydrated.

No they didn't prescribe any anti-inflammatory meds to me.

[Margie122 845]

I think you should call your surgeon. Try taking really teeny sips OFTEN. See if you can get ANY Protein shake down. Even an oz....even if it takes you a half an hour!

You need the liquids. It's tough. BUT PLEASE call the doc if you aren't able to get stuff down.