1 week post op rny

[darlingla 1]

So tomorrow marks 1 week post op for my rny. My surgeon had me on Clear Liquids for the first 5 days. It's very hard for me to get more than 4oz of Protein the past few days. I have no hunger and always feel super full just trying to sip protein and Water. I'm extremely over the sweet tastes and broths. I have to be on this liquid diet for the next 3 weeks before I'm allowed to move on to the pureed stage. I'm started to feel like I made a huge mistake between the diet and pain. I try to walk and move as much as possible but feel like my heart is going to burst out of my chest at times. I've been monitoring my pulse when slightly active it reaches up to 120 and when sitting at a rest it's about 85, and laying down it drops to 55-60... Please tell me this gets easier. I'm losing my mind 😖

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

It gets easier.

Focus on fluids first, then your Protein in the beginning. Walk as much as you can, but if your body tells you to rest, then take that nap. Most of us had laparoscopic surgery but this is still a major surgery and your body needs time to heal and recuperate.

You should see small improvements day by day.

In a few weeks you won’t believe the difference in yourself. In six months, you will be astonished.

Hope you feel better soon.

[Dontjudgeme 1]

I feel the exact way you are feeling in regards to getting the Protein and Water down. Tomorrow marks my 1 week post op. I will tell you that I have not been able to make any goal whatsoever. This past Monday I had my post op appointment and I told my doctor how I attempted to drink the Protein Drink and my stomach started hurting. He told me not to rush into it. Use the pill cup to measure and if my stomach will not tolerate the shake then stop and try it again the next day. I am taking his advice. He also told me that I know my body better than anyone, so listen to it when it dislikes or likes something.

Have you seen major weight loss being 7 days post op?

[darlingla 1]

Thanks everyone. I don't see my Dr. Until 2 weeks post op so that's the 27th for me. They had advised me not to weigh myself at home because of the weight gain in the hospital from everything they pushed into me. I am excited to see the numbers when it happens. I notice my face slimming out and my collar bone is more prominent.