Day 4 post op is this normal?

[sleeeved 3]

Today is day 4 post op and my first day on full liquids and it’s too hard to get a lot of my liquids in because I feel so full... also I want to sleep most of the time but I know I should walk more but my body just feels tired. Can anyone relate???

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Absolutely normal... at least that was my case... you will feel better soon.. I felt better after a week or 2, and liquid intake is a process.. in my case took me almost 2 months to take Water without any issues... stay strong pal!

[RickM 1,747]

Very common. The thicker liquids may not go down quite as well if you still have notable inflammation in your stomach - some do, some don't. Tired is also normal - recovering from the stress of the surgery takes energy, and most aren't getting many carbohydrates in their diet at this point, which is where our short term energy comes from.

[admrn 25]

Absolutely, felt the same way. When ever I felt full like that I got up and walked around the backyard. Had my protien drink in hand and when I finished a lap I would take a drink. Took about 5 or 6 laps to finish my 11oz. Premier protien shake but it went down smoother ( not so full feeling) and I got some walking in as well. Did this for 1st couple weeks and I feel it really helped. I understand the overwhelming feeling of knowing you have to get all those fluids in and physically cant. Hang in there. I will get better day by day. Good luck with your journey.

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[orionburn 1,023]

Totally normal. I was super tired/lazy for the first two weeks. It takes a lot out of you. I seemed to have a lot of swelling the first few days and it was really difficult to get anything down, including plain Water. The thing I struggled with was not sleeping so much that I cut into my time to get fluids down because it was so tough. Once things start to get on the upswing it will get easier and easier.