Post op 5 days and not drinking enough liquids..help!

[Aliel84 16]

I had my sleeve on 15 May and was discharged 17 May. The doctor advised that I should start having between 2 to 3 litres of liquid a day from the 18th. I haven't been able to have even a litre a day since then as I every time I take as sip I feel gassy and get some stomach cramps that pass in seconds. Is this normal? When will the gas go? Will I get dehydrated? When will I be able to have more than just sips at a time? Im even finding it hard to take my liquid meds.

I'm trying to go for walks each day but feel very tired very quickly. I'm going back to my desk job a week post op and am worried I'll be too tired if I don't drink enough. Any advice/help advice appreciated.

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[Lgr3 35]

Yes you will get dehydrated and perhaps talk to your Dr. but to get my liquids in for the day try sugar free Jello it's what it used along with ice chips after surgery on day 2 of surgery and still continue to this day! Also very important never leave home without a Water bottle!

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Edited May 20, 2016 by Lgr3

[Lgr3 35]

My advice is to buy if you don't have one already is a sport bottle without a straw and try Gas X dissolvable tabs! They helped me a lot! I work from home as iOS Tech so I can sympathize....

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[Aliel84 16]

My advice is to buy if you don't have one already is a sport bottle without a straw and try Gas X dissolvable tabs! They helped me a lot! I work from home as iOS Tech so I can sympathize....

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Thank you so much for the advice!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Aliel84 You will get dehydrated and it happens rather quickly - so it is very important to get your fluids in. Try different temps of liquids to see if you can tolerate one over the other (many need warm or even room temp - others may need ice cold). Here's things you can have to increase fluids: Water (mix in crystal light or a no cal additive if it's easier to drink), broth, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, decaffeinated tea or coffee. Take very small sips. You may also want to be sure you take a PPI if prescribed (zantac, nexium) and keep walking to get rid of the gas. You do not want to get dehydrated or you'll end up in the ER.

[Lgr3 35]

We all in it together

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[Aliel84 16]

@@Aliel84 You will get dehydrated and it happens rather quickly - so it is very important to get your fluids in. Try different temps of liquids to see if you can tolerate one over the other (many need warm or even room temp - others may need ice cold). Here's things you can have to increase fluids: Water (mix in crystal light or a no cal additive if it's easier to drink), broth, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, decaffeinated tea or coffee. Take very small sips. You may also want to be sure you take a PPI if prescribed (zantac, nexium) and keep walking to get rid of the gas. You do not want to get dehydrated or you'll end up in the ER.

Thank you for the ideas!

How long did it take for the gases to pass??

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I haven't had WLS yet but it all depends on how often you move/walk. Try a heating pad too.

[beggingtobehealthy 97]

I would feel excruciating pain every time i drank. I spoke to a PA and he said to take a large mouth full and hold it in my mouth and slowly let bits work their way down my esophagus. He said eventually gravity takes its course and helps the liquid go down without pain. He was right.

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[WantToBe 77]

@beggingtobehealthy Thanks - great advice I will have to try it. I had band and band removal already and although I experienced gas pains they were not as others here have described. I will definitely use this advice to make sure that I get my liquids in place.

[Aliel84 16]

I would feel excruciating pain every time i drank. I spoke to a PA and he said to take a large mouth full and hold it in my mouth and slowly let bits work their way down my esophagus. He said eventually gravity takes its course and helps the liquid go down without pain. He was right.

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Wow will try that!

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[gord1972 19]

I had my vsg april 7. I too struggle with liquids. Even now over 6 weeks out I barely get 7 cups of liquid a day. I found skim milk easier to swallow than Water for some reason. I also found drinking from a glass far better than from a bottle. Also ice cold was easiest on me. I hope this helps.

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[Aliel84 16]

I had my vsg april 7. I too struggle with liquids. Even now over 6 weeks out I barely get 7 cups of liquid a day. I found skim milk easier to swallow than Water for some reason. I also found drinking from a glass far better than from a bottle. Also ice cold was easiest on me. I hope this helps.

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I'll try anything. Interesting to hear 6 weeks later you're still suffering. I'm really worried about dehydrating and I'm feeling quite weak. Have you been suffering from anything due to not being able to drink enough?

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

Its normal to not reach all your liquids this early out.

Are you counting your broth and shakes as liquid... cause they count too (my clinic does count them)

I am 4 weeks out now... and i am getting all my liquids in.. like others have said... try different temperatures.. add something to your Water to break it up.. i added mint and a dash of lemon juice... that helped.. or sugar free Water flavour.

If tap water is too harsh... try bottled water like evian or alkaline water.

Take small sips, let it settle in your mouth and slowly swallow...

[Aliel84 16]

Its normal to not reach all your liquids this early out.

Are you counting your broth and shakes as liquid... cause they count too (my clinic does count them)

I am 4 weeks out now... and i am getting all my liquids in.. like others have said... try different temperatures.. add something to your Water to break it up.. i added mint and a dash of lemon juice... that helped.. or sugar free Water flavour.

If tap water is too harsh... try bottled water like evian or alkaline water.

Take small sips, let it settle in your mouth and slowly swallow...

Did you get bad breath? I have such awful breath probably because I'm not eating or drinking enough but I'm back to work soon and I'm so embarrassed...

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