Pelicanlady

Thank you Alex for starting this website. It is so good to have one place to go to get all the support and information that we need. I have been on this site just about every day since I joined April 24, 2014. I love seeing everyone's success and it is nice to know that if I have a problem I can either search the subject or start a new topic. At least one person has had the same problem.

Hi John, That's a tough question because everyone's tastes are so different. I bought Swanson chicken Stock, and lots of premixed Protein drinks. Before surgery I loved Atkins shakes and had one every morning for Breakfast. After surgery they turned my stomach and were way too sweet. Everything disagreed with me. I had a week of nausea and the only thing that agreed with me was watered down mashed potatoes. Even they weren't in the liquid stage, I made them so thin I could drink them. Some people like the protein powders that you mix into your broth. There is also a high protein Water called Isopure zero carb you can buy at GNC. I didn't like it because it was really sweet. Don't buy too much before surgery because your taste will change after surgery. V8 settled very good in my tummy. Good luck and sorry I didn't have too many ideas.

My doctor didn't require it. The day before surgery I could eat light with no food after 6 pm and nothing by mouth after midnight.

I agree with everyone, if you are concerned call your doctor. I had the gas pains in my left shoulder for over a week. I found that using a heating pad helped.

Welcome lovingdavid. Chrisrn, I was sleeved 7/8 and still have pain. I take tylenol at night to sleep. Can't sleep on my side or laying down. Still sleeping propped up with 4 pillows. Lovingdavid, keep up with your fluids so you don't get dehydrated. Been there, done that. We are moving to Las Vegas this fall.

I use to love room temperature water, now it taste terrible. I found ice water isn't too bad.

I love pelicans and an old boyfriend use to call me that. Not much imagination, but easy for me to remember.

Yup, I had the same thing. My surgery was 7/8 and it still is harder for me to swallow. I take baby sips, less than a tsp, and that seems to help. I belch and do what I call a hiccup burp. It does get better. I don't belch every time I swallow and the pain in my belly is less. I still have a problem with getting comfortable at night, but that is also getting better. I just wish the belly pain would just go away. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

Amazing. I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason. Glad you are doing good.

I am 8 days out and I knew from past surgeries that I would be nauseous so they gave me stuff in my IV and put a patch behind my ear. I was fine in the hospital, but once I got home and was taking the nausea pills they sent home with me I was so nauseous I couldn't eat or drink. The pills they gave me were this sweet cherry flavor and since surgery everything sweet turns my tiny tummy. I finally stopped them and the pain pills. Most of the nausea is gone, but when my hubby is cooking his dinner the smell turns my tummy. I hope your nausea goes away very soon.

So sorry you are feeling so bad. Know that you are not alone. I was sleeved on the 8th and am struggling to get 8 oz. of Water in a day, everything sweet makes me sick, my eyes are blurry, have been spending days and nights in the recliner, fighting nausea and dehydration. I also have reflux and for the most part can't sleep. I am forcing myself everyday now to drink at least an ounce of water when I get up. After my shower I have another ounce and go for a short walk. I am really trying to get my Protein, but all the high protein stuff make me sick. I know this is going to get better for both of us. It is really hard when you read about most of the people not having any problems and there you sit in pain. I cry each night wishing I could just get a good nights sleep. Keep on chugging along and before you know it we will both be happy again.

Did you call your doctor? Why can't you eat or drink? Are you nauseous? Have you had any problems prior to this? Please call you doctor. Feel better soon and keep me posted.

I tried to follow the post-op diet, but was unable to eat or drink anything due to nausea. By day 3 I was getting dehydrated and very weak do to lack of Protein. All the Protein drinks made me nauseous. I had to find something that would agree with me. I made some instant mashed potatoes then took 1 TBLS spoon and mixed it with 1 TBLS skim milk. Was is a clear liquid? No. Was it the consistency of clear liquid? Yes. Was I able to keep it down? Yes. Had I not done that, I know I would have ended up in the hospital. I was also able to mix 1 TBLS cottage cheese with 1 TBLS skim milk and do the same thing. I am 1 week out today and I feel so much better. The nausea is gone. Still struggling with finding what tiny tummy will be happy with. Today my doctor started me on soft foods, so I have more to choose from. At lunch I had to try 3 different things before tiny was happy. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. At least I wasn't trying to eat junk like chips. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow.

Sound good, but too much sugar for me.

Thanks, I'm going to have to give that a try.

I just tried some mashed potato and I was able to eat about 2 tbls. It was the powdered potato that comes in the little cups. I made it as directed, then took 2 tbls out and put it in a small bowl. I added about 2 tsp of unflavored Protein powder and 2 tbls skim milk. It is more like a Soup, but tiny tummy likes it. I only ate about 1 tbls so far, but tummy says she is full. I hope I can keep this down.

I had surgery the 8th and my nausea started around the 10th. The nausea meds my doctor gave me are sweet and only make it worse. I keep trying to drink some Protein drink or protein Water but it just makes me sick. Today I have been able to tolerate ice chips. My hubby went and got me some G2 Gatorade lemon lime flavor and that seems to be helping. I was so afraid I would get dehydrated and end up in the hospital. I think once I get the nausea under control I can maybe start drinking protein again. I'm sorry everyone is going through this, but it is nice to know I'm not alone. Feel better soon.

I have the same problem. I had my hubby get me some low sodium cream of tomato Soup. I put a 1/4 cup in a small bowl with 1 TBLS of powdered skim milk in it with just a small bit of Water. Heated it up and it is taking me for ever to eat it. It is a little sweet, but nothing like the shakes. I might also try cream of chicken soup. Prior to surgery I loved Protein shakes. I am eating the soup very slow, like maybe 1/16 of a tsp at time. Got to make my tiny tummy happy.

I am trying to drink the fruit punch one now. It was gross straight, so I mixed it into Water. Now it is water down it isn't too bad. Plus I am getting another 8 oz of water.

Glad my surgeon didn't use that. He used dissolvable glue over my stitches.

Had my surgery on Tuesday and today was my first day to drink my Protein. I started on my shake 4 hours ago and I still have 5 oz. left to drink. It is so hard to get down. I usually love the shakes, but this is such a chore. I drink a little bit of that and a small drink of Water to help it go down. Good thing I am getting 27 grams of protein from this.

I stayed over night and I am glad I did. It took them 3 hours to get my pain under control. Would I have slept better at? Yes, but I like the fact that I had medical staff here if I needed. Plus, I have ally been able to get about 8 oz of water in me. They have me on a saline drip, 3rd bottle since surgery. I would check with your insurance company and see if they can authorize over night. Good luck and keep me posted.

Good luck tomorrow. My surgery is also tomorrow at 8:30 am. It will be over before we know it.

Welcome and sorry about your insurance. There are a lot of people here that have gone to Mexico that might be able to help you. I am lucky enough that my insurance does cover my surgery. Good luck to you and don't give up.

I have been having problems with low Iron levels so my pcp sent me to a grasto doctor and he wanted the colonoscopy and EGD. I had them done Friday. Both tests only took about 45 minutes. They found some irritation in my esophagus and now I am waiting to see if it is an infection. I hope it isn't an infection since my surgery is July 8th. I really don't want any delays. Jessiquoi - having both done is nothing to worry about. I was asleep for them and before I knew it I was done. The worst part is the prep work for the colonoscopy. I was sloshing by the time I was done with the 4 liters. Good luck.