3girlsmama

Hi! This is my first post on here. I have been lurking for months. I had my VSG surgery last Monday, Nov. 26th. I was on a clear liquid diet for 5 days, and will be on full liquids for days 6-14. I started full liquids yesterday, and had my Protein shake first thing yesteray morning. Poured myself 4 oz. and drank it with no problem. So, I started on the other 4 oz. and about 3 sips in, I was so nauseated I had to lie down. After about 2 hours I was able to finish the rest, but then I had a really hard time getting my Water in for the rest of the day. I just felt so full and after a few sips of water my chest would start to hurt. So, the most water I was able to get in was approx. 30 oz. Is that ok for 1 week out? The dr. told me that I should be up to 64 oz. by 1 week post op. But, I don't see how that is possible. Then, this morning my urine was very dark. And, my lower back is aching. Again, I fixed my Protein Shake for Breakfast and could only get down a few sips this time before the nausea set in. So, I guess my question is HOW can I get in all the fluids I need without feeling sick? Or am I always going to feel this way? Also, I got a little concerned because last night for dinner, I had strained fat free cream of chicken Soup and I was able to eat around 6-7 oz. of that without any problems at all. But, I'm not sure if I SHOULD be able to eat that much at one time post-op. Makes no sense! I know this is a very random first post and it is all over the place, but I have a lot of questions. And, I know that there are many people here that will help me answer them. Thanks in advance. On the positive side: My starting weight at the beginning of the pre-op diet was 234.5 and today I weighed in at 216!!! I seem to be losing about a pound a day right now! I know that will slow down,but for now....YAY!

I have been trying defferent temps. also. I find that warm does seem to go down easier. I know I read that it would be difficult to get all the fluids in, but I had no idea it would be this hard. Today, I have been sipping on a protein shake a little at a time just as I walk by the fridge, and sipping water in between, but I still haven't gotten a whole 20 oz. bottle of water down yet. Plus, I had around 4-5 oz. of cream of chicken soup. I go Wed. to get my staples removed, so I will talk to the dr. then about all my concerns. I'm also a little worried that I haven't (sorry tmi) had a bowel movement in several days. Is it because I haven't eaten anything "solid"? And a question.....would potato soup or pureed veggie soup count on the full liquid diet or is that considered soft foods? I feel like I am having to re-learn everything I ever thought I knew about food!

I am drinking plain water. I have tried crystal light, and do ok with it, but seem to be able to drink more if it is just water. I know that sounds crazy, since I'm barely able to drink much of that either. I also have tried light apple juice, and it is basically the same as the crystal light.:/