phoenix49

I am with you guys. Im on day 4 and it's getting to the point where i would rather stay hungry than Drink another sicky sweet protein shake. Ugh! I've been doing the broth thing and mixing the Isopure iced tea with water and lemon to make it bearable. I drink my weight in decaf herbal Hot tea and water. I also stuck a protein shake in my ice cream maker once which was interesting and not half bad.

I tried ungery, and hated it. I am doing Bariatric Advantage which isn't much better. Those were the only two options I was given. I like the Isopure drinks from Vitamin Shoppe but I am not supposed to be drinking them. I am just so tired of sweet drinks. I just want something savory...Yogurt, chicken, cottage cheese, eggs. I am just not a sweets person.

When I first started drinking post-op, I would get the sensation of liquid going through a funnel. Seemed like it would bubble and flow down with a final gurgle once it got there. I am 10 days post-op and finally feel the bloating is going away.
Just take little sips and walk to help move the built up gas from the surgery. As for passing urine, that will take a little bit as well. I did not have an catheter but know from being a nurse that the anesthesia combined with the catheter can lead to urinary retention. That too will pass.
It is true that each day gets a little better.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!!