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I am one week post-op.

ive always been a slow healer, and I think I’m experiencing it now as well. I can drink full liquids now, but I can’t take more than a few sips of Protein Shake or Soup before I feel full. It’s also hard to drink regular liquids constantly through the day without my stomach feeling upset.

As of today, I can’t walk from my bedroom to my living room without my heartbeat skyrocketing and losing my breath. I can’t shower on my own because I can’t stand for more than a minute or so without the same thing happening. My heartbeat doesn’t go below 120 even after sitting down for a while.

i know this is happening because I’m basically starving and probably dehydrated. Has anyone gone through this too? Should I seek remedy at a hospital?

Any feedback is appreciated.

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Go to the hospital or urgent care. Do NOT drive yourself. Bring documentation of your surgery and make everyone aware of when your surgery was. If you have a number to call from your surgeon's group, call it. Sip. Sip. Sip. Take fluids with you, and keep sipping.

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Elevated heart rate is a sign of serious dehydration. It can also be a sign of a leak or other problem. If your temperature is elevated, this is especially true. Be safe...go to urgent care/ER.

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I agree it's probably time to seek medical help. Good luck to you. Let us know how it goes!

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I am one week post-op.
ive always been a slow healer, and I think I’m experiencing it now as well. I can drink full liquids now, but I can’t take more than a few sips of Protein Shake or Soup before I feel full. It’s also hard to drink regular liquids constantly through the day without my stomach feeling upset.
As of today, I can’t walk from my bedroom to my living room without my heartbeat skyrocketing and losing my breath. I can’t shower on my own because I can’t stand for more than a minute or so without the same thing happening. My heartbeat doesn’t go below 120 even after sitting down for a while.
i know this is happening because I’m basically starving and probably dehydrated. Has anyone gone through this too? Should I seek remedy at a hospital?
Any feedback is appreciated.


Hi Atsu, checking in on how you’re doing. How are you feeling? I hope you went to the ER or called your surgeons office.


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