Post VSG - Stomach Bug - Not sure what to do

[gabrielle2014 38]

I had VSG in Dec 2014 - last week I got very sick with an awful stomach bug where everything I ate went through me (sorry TMI). I didn't throw up but have been steadily very sick to my stomach. I went to my GP on Wed and she didn't think I seemed that dehydrated even though I have only been getting about 4 cups of Water a day. My upset stomach has gone away but now I can't get anything down - when I try to eat Protein I just spit it up i'm so grossed out by it. I can eat toast and crackers but the carbs are making me feel super sick after I eat. I feel very sick, shaky, and dizzy. I can't call my surgeon bc I just switched health insurance and won't have coverage for a specialist until Feb 1st.

I don' tknow what to do or why I'm reacting so awfully to this stomach bug. Has anyone else had the stomach flu and how did you get rhough it? This is the worse experience I've had since surgery. Help?

[More than this 116]

Been there too. Just drink liquids to keep hydrated & take Vitamins. Make sure you get LOTS of rest. If you can, try to get Protein Drinks down. Mine lasted over a week. All kinds of germs going around, especially with the crazy weather, never mind people travelling to & from different countries. I think bed rest is best. Good luck.

[gabrielle2014 38]

I have never been able to stomach Protein shakes - its brutal. This is the worse I've felt since surgery. I just can't imagine eating - and I have to go back to school tomorrow.

Just whining but I feel scared since its been 6 days like this.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Have you tried some broth or Soup?

[smaduscha 2]

I had it last week - '24 hour bug' took 5 days of bed rest to recover. Drink and sleep. That's all you can do.

[lunarose 97]

I'm sorry you are going through this. chicken Soup broth helps you also might want to try the old brat diet bananas, plain rice with no butter margarine, applesauce and dry toast. Also Jello.< /p>

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Have a sore throat and cough...I am 4 weeks post op.Trying to keep hydrated and rested but when I cough it really hurts....trying to stay hydrated with tea.Its rough.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Have a sore throat and cough...I am 4 weeks post op.Trying to keep hydrated and rested but when I cough it really hurts....trying to stay hydrated with tea.Its rough.

Tylenol liquid cold medicine helped me with the coughing.

[jj7481 363]

I can't call my surgeon bc I just switched health insurance and won't have coverage for a specialist until Feb 1st.

Why can't you? Phone calls and emails are typically free. You can at least try and see what they recommend (short of coming into the office to be seen). Your surgical team knows best what you can do with your sleeve to help overcome the bug.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Roast a chicken. Pull the meat off and freeze it for later. Take the carcass with the nibbly bits on it and simmer it in a pot with a couple of carrots, potatoes and pieces of celery: onion and garlic, and black pepper too, if you like it.

In about an hour you can take out the veggies and save them for another day. This will leave you with a hearty broth that not only will provide you with needed fluids, but Protein as well....not to mention that warm broth is closer to being a comfort food than cold Water is. Get well, soon - and I mean it!

[More than this 116]

Miss Mac....that sounds nummy!!!!

[JLilley417 55]

5-6 weeks post op and I just got the stomach flu from my wife who had it for 3 days. I take a sip of anything and I immediately throw it up...I hate to sound graphic but "it's coming out of both ends." Can we take Kaopectate? I don't think I've ever felt this sick in my life...