freemommy×4 65 Posted January 22, 2016 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmgrodriguez 1 Posted January 22, 2016 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proud2BMe 1,016 Posted January 22, 2016 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freemommy×4 65 Posted January 22, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Margie122 845 Posted January 22, 2016 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
