5 days post op. Trying to get my liquids in

[10stackzz 184]

Sleeve, hiatal repair and removal of previous scar tissue. Fighting through this discomfort. Scared to take all the meds because I have no food in me. I have a little cough, I'm sure I picked up from the hospital. I would rather pass out then cough. It's very painful. My first post op appointment is Tuesday, so I think I will get a Vitamin I.V drip when I go because I know I haven't been getting the daily recommended dose. I'm not obsessed with how much I weigh right now...Im just trying to have bowel movement...none since Thursday. I did finally pass gas...which was uplifting...lets me know my bowels are waking up. I thank God for everything!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

Congratulations and speedy recovery!

Hold a pillow over the tummy area for when you cough (If you get enough warning you are about to cough that is!)

[10stackzz 184]

Yes, it takes some of the pressure away...Thanks for your advice.

[mylighthouse 782]

Most times it will take several days after the surgery before you are able to have a bowel movement, so don't be too concerned about that. I didn't have my first BM until over a week post op. I remember feeling like I really needed to go, but I couldn't (bad constipation). I checked with my surgeon and he said it was safe to take Miralax and/or Milk of Magnesia.... I did both because the Miralax alone didn't work for me. I think I finally had a BM on the 8th or 9th day post op.

I hope you feel better.

[GrrlAnn 177]

Around day 7 or 8 my stomach loosened up a lot. I went from not being able to drink more than .5oz of Water at a time to being able to drink 1-2 oz of Protein Shake.< br>

[Indian princess 1]

I'm on POD#5 too. It's hard getting all the fluids in. My doc wants 60oz fluids and 60gm Protein, 5 walks, no more than 1oz every 15 minutes. That doesn't leave much time for sleeping. I have an abdominal binder that helps with the occasional cough. I'm a freak about BMs so I take Gummy Fiber squares and have had 2 bms already. All is well! Good luck to everyone! This is definitely not the easy way out!