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I had my surgery on June the 9th and was so excited and feeling really strong. Since surgery I have been knocked sideways and am in such a funk. All food makes me feel sick, I can barely drink fluids and I’m feeling panicked that this will go on forever. I can’t stop burping and wrenching. Is there anyone out there who wants to buddy up and help keep each-other stay positive? Any tips welcome

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I had my surgery on June the 9th and was so excited and feeling really strong. Since surgery I have been knocked sideways and am in such a funk. All food makes me feel sick, I can barely drink fluids and I’m feeling panicked that this will go on forever. I can’t stop burping and wrenching. Is there anyone out there who wants to buddy up and help keep each-other stay positive? Any tips welcome

I had my surgery on the 6th. I had to start are with nothing but ice chips for 2 days and still felt like I was gonna hurle. And the gas!! I still burp all day!! Still not getting in all my Water but getting close on protien. Midsection still extremely tender. And finally felt ok enough to stop nausea meds on Saturday. Just take it at your pace and go back to day 1 and see how you do but make sure you talk to your nutritionist, they may have a few tricks to get you through this.
Good luck

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Thanks for your response. What Protein have you started with? I made the mistake of mixing Protein Powder with high protein milk powder and it was SO thick. What has worked for you? I’m thinking of trying a 500ml shake with 50g in there. I’m glad I’m not the only one burping! I’m not a natural burper so it’s actually tricky for me to burp without wrenching. Literally have reverted back to a baby with my poor boyfriend burping me! How is your energy?

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Thanks for your response. What Protein have you started with? I made the mistake of mixing Protein Powder with high Protein milk powder and it was SO thick. What has worked for you? I’m thinking of trying a 500ml shake with 50g in there. I’m glad I’m not the only one burping! I’m not a natural burper so it’s actually tricky for me to burp without wrenching. Literally have reverted back to a baby with my poor boyfriend burping me! How is your energy?

My energy is not there yet, it's all I can do to walk for 15 minutes at a shot right now. I've been drinking Premier Protien shakes (pre-made), they taste much better than the powder. Also Equate shakes, but Core Power protien shakes are the bomb!!! They are a little pricey $2.50 - $3.00 each or $8.00 - $12.00 a 4 pack but sooo good.

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You just had MAJOR surgery; you can't expect to feel wonderful. It took me about 6 weeks to feel okay, and even then, I had a hard time with the food.

You should feel better each day or week. If you start to feel worse, reach out to your surgery center. Hang in there!

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If you have nausea, and no meds, ask for them. If you have meds, and they are not doing the trick, TELL THE DOC. Frequently, the dose you start on is the lowest dose, and they will usually up it. Be vocal.

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I agree with oldandtired. You have to be the squeaky wheel with these doctors. Well honestly just telling them what’s wrong isn’t really even being the squeaky wheel but so many of us aren’t used to being vocal about our needs that it can feel like it. The doctor doesn’t want you to be in any pain or discomfort if they can give you something for it.

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