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Hi all, I'm new to this. My surgery date was 12/9, since then I have lost 45lbs, but feel nauseous all the time and dry heave all the time. I am now on nausea medication and the dr said if I can't get more liquid and nutrients in I could have to have a pic line put in and get an iv daily. I was getting around 40oz of liquid, but can only eat about a 1/2 cup total of cottage cheese, or Soup a day. I also drink about half of a Premier Protein. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this and if so any suggestions.

The hardest part is to drink liquid while working.

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I’m sorry I don’t have advice but I wanted to say lots of hugs!!! I hope it gets better for you soon. I can imagine how difficult this is for you. Lots of prayers!

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You have to sip, sip, sip all day long. Gatorade Zero. Water. flavored water (Crystal Light, etc.), Soup broth, sugar-free popsicles all count as water to keep you hydrated. Very important.

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Hello, I had my surgery 12/12 and have lost 27 pounds. I sip all day. In the morning I drink one Premier Protein shake that takes me about 2 hours to drink but I end up finishing it. Throughout the day I sip on Water, electrolyte and Gatorade Zero. It is very hard but you must be consistent and drinking all day.

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On 1/10/2021 at 3:59 PM, urbo said:

Hi all, I'm new to this. My surgery date was 12/9, since then I have lost 45lbs, but feel nauseous all the time and dry heave all the time. I am now on nausea medication and the dr said if I can't get more liquid and nutrients in I could have to have a pic line put in and get an iv daily. I was getting around 40oz of liquid, but can only eat about a 1/2 cup total of cottage cheese, or Soup a day. I also drink about half of a Premier Protein. Just curious if anyone else has experienced this and if so any suggestions.

The hardest part is to drink liquid while working.

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I’m in the same boat as you but haven’t talked to my dr.

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Hi there, new to the group. I had RNY 12/17 and have been suffering from nausea as well. I take 2 different types of anti-emetics but it doesn't always help. I have a hard time with the Protein Shakes and electrolyte drinks. Anything sweet makes me nauseated which is so different than prior to surgery, cause I used to love sweet things. Also having hard time meeting my Protein goals.
So I feel what you are going through. It has been a difficult journey thus far, but hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel.

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