I had surgery on friday morning, and today has been awful so much pressure and feeling like i have over eaten. I haven't been able to get in my liquids today I have managed 1/2 of an adkins shake, 15oz of powerade zero and 3 oz of a thin soup. Am i doing something wrong????

Nature of the beast! Are you walking?

It will get better everyday. Hang in there!

Oh ya, GasX

Yeah i am walking and taking gas x like candy. I am worried about dehydration.

No, you're not doing anything wrong...you are still healing post op and there is swelling involved in the healing process.

Do your best to get your fluids in every day to stay properly hydrated. I remember that at that stage I was not able to get all of the recommended fluids either. I kept a bottle of Water with me at all times and sipped from it frequently.

The first few days are the worst...it does get much better fast!

Best wishes...

I had the same problem after banding. My water filled me, so had hard time with anything else.

Jean McMillian, author of Bandwagon, told me to drink 1oz every 15 mins.

Thats exactly how i felt, and i did even less than you. I am post 8 days today... Today I had 6oz of liquids all day....the most I got of liquids each day 1-8 has been maybe 8oz....I have been in pain all eight days. I feel gross and hate even drinking or anything. My oz came from Popsicles all week. I ate about 5 Popsicles a day and ate about half of each one before throwing away. today I went back to work, and it was terrible. I can't sit properly, driving my car was so bad, so painful. Hoping tomoorow I will feel much better.... I hope you feel better as well!!!

Btw, I was told, the first week it's okay if I didn't get my protien in, important to just stay hydrated...this week I have to start with the protien...

Thats what they told me too. thanks for the support.

I was better with h2o about the 5th day.

Starting the 2wk I could drink all I want.

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8 days out and only 6 oz is not good.

You need to talk with your Dr. You might be feeling so bad b/c your dehydrated.

Please call your Dr!

I had surgery on Friday to and I'm hurting too my legs and my shoulder and when I drink it hurts my chest

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Lots of gas, that's what caused most of my discomfort. I couldn't even take a deep breath. You really should be taking in at least 48-60 oz of fluid a day and at least 16-24 of that should be protein, its tedious but you have to take a sip every few min. my doctor said it should take me 12 hours to drink all of that. And take a vitamin. If you don't you're body will start to break down your muscle, you will be weak and can start losing hair and just feeling plain terrible. Commit to a sip every 3-5 min. Good luck!

Try to have someone get the special K pink lemonade protein drink for ur water it's good & keep taking sips of water or try chewing or sucking on ice chips A LOT I had a bit of trouble but the third day seemed to be ok, but just keep taking those sips just not to fast or it will hurt all over .

Debbie where do u find the special k Protein Water. I could not locate it and i tried walmart!

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I didn't know they still made the Special K protein for the water. I am curious where you found it also!

I usally find it at my local supermarket by the ceral isle , but ask if they carry it sometimes you can find it with the diet stuff but ask if they carry the special k protein bars also I like luna bars though I hope u find them they also have a few other flavors on the special K mixes for water bottles, I work for a supermarket so the people are there to help you even if they might have a attitude lol just if they don't know then ask a manager to either order it or if they can help you find it , also I drink another protein drink that contains no milk it's called Musle milk & it's filling they have diffrent flavors also my favorite is Banana creme & sometimes cookies & creme , I know yum right lol, hope you find it.