A New New Dawn

I was banded on the 25th and struggling to get liquids down. I just feel grossed out or queazy about drinking anything other than sips of Water. I managed to get one Protein Drink down this a.m. (took over an hour) and forced myself to nurse a Protein smoothie for 2 hours (just to get one cup down). I tried to switch it up to chicken broth tonight and even that is not settling well. Physically, I don't feel bad but grossed out by liquids. I am hoping this is just a phase by being so restricted w/ the swelling, etc.

My doctor recommended the Carnation Instant Breakfast, no sugar added, and it tastes a lot like slimfast. It is good. I add one c. of skim milk and 2 1/2 T of powdered non-fat milk for extra Protein. I found it at my local grocer in chocolate and on Amazon they have a variety pack of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. I, too, am struggling. It isn't so much that I am hungry but I am feeling grossed out by most drinks/liquids right now and am having to force myself to get them down. I had some chicken broth for "dinner" and even that is not sitting well. I had my surgery last Wednesday, 7/27. I am hoping it will pass soon. Walking around the mall w/ my daughter helped take my mind off of it.

Hi there. Well, I just had the surgery on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Physically, I think a week is good as long as you are able to avoid much lifting. I went for a walk the day of my surgery (with pain killers) and took pain meds the 2nd day but haven't had any since. I have a small suv type vehicle and it is painful getting in and out or up and down from a chair. Walking, no problem, it is the bending or getting up. Everyone is different but typically 1 week is sufficient if you are able to not overexert yourself. Good luck. I find I can cope with the pain but getting used to the restriction (as I am struggling to get liquids down) has been the biggest challenge. As the swelling goes down I know that will improve. It's just weird to get used to.

I had my surgery on the 25th too. Physically, I feel better than I anticipated but feeling crummy stomach wise. It took me an hour to get my Protein Shake down this a.m. and there was no way I could get the recommended lunch and dinner one down. I am not nauseous but just an "ucky" feeling. Anyone have experience with this? I feel like even though I barely had anything today that I may have been overdoing it too quickly when I did. I hope this subsides as I have been kind of down feeling crummy and (sorry, Tmi) gassy. Hope this may just be still residual effects from anesthesia. Good luck to everyone!

_{It is really great to read everyone's stories of triumphs and challenges. I just had my surgery 2 days ago and, while I feel better than anticipated, it is a big adjustment right now. Loving to see everyone's support of one another here.}