Had surgery on Tuesday 4/12

[Hayleyhehe 6]

I am struggling. Yesterday I only got down 30oz Water with 15g of Protein added. Not doing well today either. Walking has been helping with the pain but today I'm super nauseous and having more pain. Ugh! This is difficult. Anyone with similar issues? Any words of advice?

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[Champ715 207]

The first week was exactly the same for me. I was in pain and couldn't get down hardly anything. Both my surgeon and my NUT told me they don't expect you to get down a full 64 oz of Water right here in the beginning. Just hang in there and do the best you can. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself right now. You're healing and it gets better and better every day!

[kranky813 477]

I had a really rough 9 days post op. It gets so much better. What I needed to hear when I was in your shoes is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel - because there is!!

Just work hard at getting your liquids in as much as you can. It's miserable at first but it gets easier and easier. Eventually you will be able to drink without reminding yourself.

You can do this!

[Dub 9,922]

@@kranky813 is 100% correct.

It gets so much easier.

You have to allow yourself time to heal. This takes a while.

You will get there. Be patient and try to relax. All is well.

[aprovost 6]

Hang in there! I was also sleeved on 4/12. Welcome to the losers bench!!!

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[Newstage15 3]

Hello-

I was also sleeved on the 12th. I could not tolerate the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein in the hospital and today was the first day that I got some of my normal Protein shake Syntrax down . As everyone has stated I was told to do my best with the liquids and it should get better.

[bevewhite 25]

Hi. I know that things are difficult right now, but trust that it will get better. Have you tried some of the Fruit drinks like Proti Diet or ones from Bariatric pal? They are much thinner that Protein shakes. I really like the grape concentrated drink. It has 15 grams of Protein in it. You can knock out two things at once. You get in your protein and Water at the same time. They are very similar to Crystal Light.

Hang in there..I think everyone thinks what in the world have I done to myself the first week or so. I am 6 weeks out now and I can say the surgery was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I feel great!!!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I second the recommendation of ProtiDiet. I was give ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates in the hospital and they helped a lot my first few weeks. Try eating them undiluted over a little bit of crushed ice. It is hard but the sooner you can get on your Protein and liquids the better you will feel. Try different temperatures and liquids (including crushed ice and sugar-free Popsicles) to get in your Fluid. Getting dehydrated is not something you want to experience.

Talk to your surgeon about your nausea, he or she may be able to prescribe something for you.

It does get better!

[kimmiekaye 13]

Hi Haley! I was sleeved on 4/12 as well! I am struggling in the same way. Did you also have a hiatal hernia repair? I'm having a very difficult time getting the Water down also. I was a Diet Coke addict previously so I'm dealing with those cravings as well. The incision sites are so painful that it makes it hard to even walk to the fridge for Water. I am drinking Protein shakes recommended by my surgery center. They're called Premier and have 35gm Protein per shake. So far I'm only able to get 1.5 of them in. They taste pretty good though! Hang in there my friend! It's rough now but from what I'm reading blue skies are ahead.

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[jenmv 13]

Just one week before you both 4/6/2016 and I can't tell you how much a difference a day makes much less a week you're going to be amazed every day how much better you feel. A few days ago were my worst about day six from surgery. I was so sad and thought I was gonna lose my mind. It literally didn't even last 48 hours I'm back to my normal self in fact it's kind of scary how good I feel because I am somewhere in my mind concerned that I should feel worse ....what if I don't lose weight I feel way to "normal" eeeek..

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[Necie 7]

Same here for me. Just stay at it it don't happen over night. Don't stress yourself over it either. Just make a mental note and try it again tomorrow. It's funny because before the surgery I had to drink warm Water (room Temperature) but afterwards I need ice in everything. Not sure what that's about but try different ways

[peachyproblem 0]

I was sleeved 4/12 also and had two really rough days. Are you taking anything for nausea? If you are and it isn't working, ask your doctor to call in something else. Same goes for pain. I couldn't tolerate the codeine Syrup and was miserable until my doc switched me to tramadol. Our pouches are already tiny and after surgery they're swollen. Taking tinnnny sips really helped me. Don't get discouraged if you don't meet your goals. You'll get there. It will get easier. I promise! It's amazing the difference one day can make.

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