Hey all,

7 days post op. I'm having a hard time staying hydrated. When I drink a good amount of Fluid (even sip, sip sip) my stomach becomes distended (I guess I'm distending my pouch) and I get terrible left shoulder pain. I tried slowing down the amount of fluid, but I'm becoming dyhydrated doing that. My urine today was very, very yellow, and I'm not going to the bathroom much.

I think you need to see the doc and have him answer your questions

Leenerbups, have you taken a turn for the better?

Heres my update. Day one

Breakfast------------8oz Protein shake

lunch----------------5 half stalks of celery,12 very small pieces of carrott and 1 can slimfast

dinner --------------made mixed vegies steamed

also had about 80 ozs of Water today, I think I will buy stock in bathrooms

leenerbups: I also had dehydration issues as I withdrew from sugar and caffeine. I did some PediaSure freezer pops and also Gatorade and it really helped. (not lo-cal, but at this point in recovery, not the issue) I agree that if these things don't help RIGHT AWAY, get an IV. Dehydration is VERY hard on your body at any time, so even more so after surgery. Do whatever you need to to get it fixed. Then you'll really start feeling better and seeing improvement in every part of your body.

Nanster