Help!!!!!! I'm day 6 post-op and i feel like CRAP!!!! I honestly wish at this point that i'd just gone on a healthy diet instead.The best i feel is first thing in the morning when i've had no drink all night, i have no wind and no pain.I'm still having panadol 4-6 hourly which is o.k but i just feel so weak and nothing appeals to me any more, especially fluids! Does anyone out there have any suggestions ??:faint: :notagree :cry :help:

Sorry , i probably made it sound worse than it is. Yes i can take liquids fine, i'm probably just sick of them.I do feel quite tired still even though i've been sleeping 9-11 hours per night.I was just looking up optifast online maybe i need more protien or iron.How long until you felt "normal' again? Maybe i'm still swallowing to fast and wind builds up? Anyway i have my first followup appointment in 4 days.

I would definitely say to try more protein. You are still on clear liquids I would guess, so maybe try some Zero Carb Isopure, it has 40g. of protein per bottle. Try it in small doses through the day, trying to get in a bottle or more each day. It comes in several flavors, I bought mine at GNC. It won't hurt, and it may help. You can also order Unjury (www.unjury.com) in the unflavored and use it in clear liquids. It has 20g. of protein per scoop. I have heard of people having gas passing for a week or so after, have you tried any of the Gas X? It comes in both chewable and also in the melting strips. I agree that contacting your Dr. is the first step. I hope you get some relief soon.

Kat

Thanks, will

Thanks, will look these up.

Hang in there. The first week is the worst and typically when people wonder what the heck they were thinking?! LOL!

Each day will get better. Be sure to stay hydrated, and do your best to get 60 grams of Protein in per day. It will help you heal fasters and give you more strength and energy. Your body is recovering from surgery, and your food intake has dropped a LOT. It's normal to go through this healing and ajustment period. Get all the rest you need, but do get up and walk as often as you can. It really helps too.

Thanks. How do i get 60gm of protien in fluids? Its great to know i'm just normal.

Yeah, the first few days suck! liquid Protein you can buy in bottles at many health food stores, pharmacies. When you can drink milk, I stir in vanilla whey Protein powder. I like the vanilla taste. I buy it from PCC - a health food store in Washington. Also, Yogurt smoothies.

And, patience. The first few days (weeks) are generally "WHAT have I done to myself?" But it gets better. I felt much better when I could eat soft foods.

Thanks. How do i get 60gm of protien in fluids? Its great to know i'm just normal.

Well crap. I just spent 20 minutes typing out a bunch of info on Protein shakes and lost it when I tried to post. Blah.

Basically I told you about a shake I made when I was on liquids:

Blend in a blender until all liquid - 2 cups skim milk, 2 scooops strawberry flavored protein powder, 1/2 banana, 1 teaspoon Splenda

Then pour in one can Vanilla Slim Fast.

This drink should be split up over the day, and equals about 75 grams of protein. Be sure to count the calories. There are plenty of them in there.

You can also get creative with other flavors such as chocolate or vanilla protein powders or sugar free flavored syrups or pudding mixes.

Thanks Photonut for the recipe. I will try this out when my day come... which I hope will be soon. Truly appreciated.

Wow, you have had a lot of pre-op preparation! Thats probably why i"m in so much shock as all i did was go to one appt with the surgeon and 5 weeks later here i am! I did think about it carefully as i had known a few people who had previously had it done, but it didnt stop my body from going into shock! I just had some soup and custard and feel really good, but i know that in 1/2hr i'll have terrible wind.Has anyone else had this problem?

use GasX for the "wind" problem. You probably still have gas from the surgery inside you and that is also passing.

Ohhhhh wind= gas yeah gas x xtra strength chewables will help and walking around will help get it out. Are you in pain, if not, you may not neet the pain killers anymore. They are probably making you feel groggy. The only pain killer I took was liquid tylenol and that was only when needed, about 3 times and it would put me right to sleep. You body still has anesthesia in it, it takes forever for it to get out, and that will make you feel groggy also. Keep sipping your water and good luck.

Thanks. I suppose your gas x is the same as our degas? I'll have to look that one up. You are all doing so well, i'ts good to have people to talk to and give me encouragement to keep going (not that i can do much else at this early stage!) Thanks again.

I agree this site is wonderful, there is nothing like having folks in your situation t talk too.

GAS!! Big wind! Oh, yeah. about 5 weeks out and still gassy.

I haven't found any of the OTC meds that work. For that matter, I don't know if there are any that would work. I haven't complained to my PCP yet. I'm just grossing out my DH. :faint: