Help with fluids

[Chrisb428 626]

I am just over 2 wks post op RNY bypass. Did really well, had no major issues until the past 2 days. I was getting in my fluids and Protein in acceptable amounts for where I am in the process. Then, 2 days ago, I started gagging on all fluids. I do manage to keep small amounts down. As strange as it sounds I have no problem with the purees and soft foods just thin fluids. I have tried the different temps and nothing seems to agree with me. Any thoughts on how to handle this or how long to continue trying before calling my surgeon?

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is common for your taste buds to change after surgery. Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even Water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate Hot Drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

The Fluid requirement is met by a combination. It is not only the water that you drink each day. But also the water you drink when you take your Vitamins and medicine. It is the milk you drink. It is the fluids content of the Protein Shakes. It is the water component of the Soups you take. It is met by flavored water such as Crystal Light. It is met by sugar free popsicles. It is met by tea and Decaf coffee. It is a combination of all the fluids that you consume during the day.

[Matt Z 4,139]

9 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

I am just over 2 wks post op RNY bypass. Did really well, had no major issues until the past 2 days. I was getting in my fluids and Protein in acceptable amounts for where I am in the process. Then, 2 days ago, I started gagging on all fluids. I do manage to keep small amounts down. As strange as it sounds I have no problem with the purees and soft foods just thin fluids. I have tried the different temps and nothing seems to agree with me. Any thoughts on how to handle this or how long to continue trying before calling my surgeon?

Some folks develop texture and temperature issues with Water. Try changing the temp of your water or adding some flavors (because oddly enough this changes the "texture")

[Chrisb428 626]

I've tried Crystal light, Bai, gatorade zero, hot tea. I can tolerate Jello and popsicles.

[Matt Z 4,139]

5 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

I've tried Crystal light, Bai, gatorade zero, hot tea. I can tolerate Jello and popsicles.

Just keep trying things and retrying things that were problems... lots of changes can happen while you are healing.

[MargoCL 677]

17 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

I am just over 2 wks post op RNY bypass. Did really well, had no major issues until the past 2 days. I was getting in my fluids and Protein in acceptable amounts for where I am in the process. Then, 2 days ago, I started gagging on all fluids. I do manage to keep small amounts down. As strange as it sounds I have no problem with the purees and soft foods just thin fluids. I have tried the different temps and nothing seems to agree with me. Any thoughts on how to handle this or how long to continue trying before calling my surgeon?

To say that Fluid intake is easy would be a stretch for me. I can say that my tolerance has a day over day change (that may be a slight exaggeration, let's says 3 days over 3). I went from only being able to tolerate hot broths and room temperature Water, to flavored room temp water to no broths, to ice cold water and no flavors. I'm only 3.5 weeks post op and my fluid intake and tolerance has changed more times than I can count.

listen to @James Marusek and just experiment until you find the right one that works and hopefully (unlike me) sticks.

[GreenTealael 25,183]

Thicken(brand name?) products to increase the texture/thickness of the fluids

Edited September 12, 2018 by GreenTealael

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

1 minute ago, GreenTealael said:

Thicken products to increase the texture/thickness of the fluids

Absolutely! Make blended Protein Shakes. I can't handle the thick texture, but it may be perfect for you.

[Chrisb428 626]

Thank you all. I'm not going to get overly concerned because I am getting Fluid in my shakes and through popsicles etc. I will keep trying different things and if that doesnt work, try a thickening agent. I appreciate everyones help, thanks!