2 Days Post Op, Liquids & Protein

[MBird 298]

I finally struck a decent balance with my liquids and Protein today. I was panicked I'd not be able to get the full 64 ounces of Water in. They only asked me to do 4oz every hour. I thought to myself where would I sneak protein in? And where I live is dry and hot, I need all the liquid I can get in or I face high risk of dehydration. 48oz wouldn't cut it.

So far today I've managed :

7% carbs, 6% fat, 87% protein. I've totaled 320 calories.

I started off with 24oz of water this morning, which took several hours. Then switched to 2 cups (16oz) of free range organic chicken broth from Trader Joe's and and added 1 scoop of Bio Chem Natural flavor to it. Now I'm back to 24 more ounces of water with 2 scoops of Bio Chem Natural flavor, which hasn't much taste and is giving me what I need protein and liquid wise. Once I finish this, which will take several hours, I can do more clear water or jell-O if I choose.

For anyone wondering how to achieve the same, I hope this helps.

As for soreness, I managed three hours of sleep the evening of day 1 post/op before the aches wouldn't let me rest, so pulled an all nighter awake with toothpicks holding my eyelids up, and looking like some drugged out doper staring into my computer monitor lol

I still haven't slept but walked a bit, and I noticed while my gas went away thirteen hours post op, leaving me with a raw and sore abdomen, the walking helps get the abdomen muscles loosened up and does lessen the pain two days in - and that's hugely important as that's when the pain is most severe. There is no longer any drip to sooth and manage the pain. For anyone reading who hasn't had the surgery yet WALK, and as much as you can. Also try and sleep if you can, but don't be surprised if you can't, even with heavy drugs in you.

[DMac 12]

Thanks for the update and information. I got sleeved Tuesday morning. Home last night. I didnt use the pain pump in hospital, just took the oral. Ive used it twice since home. Crazy thing the gas occurred today really bad and I had a hard time getting up to walk.

Great job on 24 ounces in morning. I kind of cheated and bought 5 cases of Isopure Zero Carb Protein so I can get fluids and protein in one shot.

[MBird 298]

Thanks for the update and information. I got sleeved Tuesday morning. Home last night. I didnt use the pain pump in hospital, just took the oral. Ive used it twice since home. Crazy thing the gas occurred today really bad and I had a hard time getting up to walk.

Great job on 24 ounces in morning. I kind of cheated and bought 5 cases of Isopure Zero Carb Protein so I can get fluids and protein in one shot.

I'm not so sure that's cheating! I mean you've got to do what you've got to do, and if you get the liquid and protein through that method, and it's safe and approved, then why not?!

If you have gas and can't walk, take a very slow long deep breath in through your mouth, hold it in a few seconds, and exhale as slow as you can. If you repeat this every 15 minutes or so, your gas should go away sooner than later. But you've got to force walking, even if the gas hurts. The abdominal pain will probably be worse than the gas – we are all different so it's hard to say, but the walking is the thing that gets me through, so try if you can.

Congratulations on getting your sleeve! It sounds like you're working hard and I hope it goes really well for you ~!