Not hungry, still naucious

[Purdy in Pink 57]

Hi ppl,

I was sleeved 2 days ago. I'm naucious most of the time, I've had to be hydrated twice at the Dr. office. My worries are that I'm not getting in the Protein daily that's required of me? I'm sure soon as the naucious feeling goes away, I'll be hopefully hungerier and will be able to take the 60 to 100 protein in a day.

Has anyone else experienced this feeling, and how long did it take to pass? Am i doing any damage by not meeting the 60 to 100 protein per day.

It just hurts to drink, and I feel full b4 i even start.

I'd love to hear from any of you experienced sleeve patients.

Thanks!

[foxgirl74 5]

Please do not even stress the Protein yet!!! You'll get to it, for now, just worry about the Water. Sip sip sip all day long. Your stomach will adjust then you can focus on protein. I know they try and tell you to work it in for that first week, but it's so much more important to worry about your water intake. You will begin to start fitting in some protein after the first week I am sure, so don't worry. But if you are feeling nauseous anyway, then the protein just might make it worst and the last thing you want is to get dehydrated from throwing up and not drinking enough water! I really didn't start on any protein until at least 5-7 days after getting sleeved. And I started very slow, maybe got 25 to 55 a day depending how hard I tried. You're gonna get there, but for now, just worry about the water! It really won't hurt your weight loss by not getting in the protein, but you will probably just be extra tired. So take it easy and one day and one ounce of water at a time!

[Purdy in Pink 57]

Foxgirl,

Thanks so much for your reply, I was sitting here trying to down some honey greek yogurt..(yuck), and after i read your post, I traded it in for some Water....lol. thanks!

Please do not even stress the Protein yet!!! You'll get to it, for now, just worry about the Water. Sip sip sip all day long. Your stomach will adjust then you can focus on Protein. I know they try and tell you to work it in for that first week, but it's so much more important to worry about your water intake. You will begin to start fitting in some protein after the first week I am sure, so don't worry. But if you are feeling nauseous anyway, then the protein just might make it worst and the last thing you want is to get dehydrated from throwing up and not drinking enough water! I really didn't start on any protein until at least 5-7 days after getting sleeved. And I started very slow, maybe got 25 to 55 a day depending how hard I tried. You're gonna get there, but for now, just worry about the water! It really won't hurt your weight loss by not getting in the protein, but you will probably just be extra tired. So take it easy and one day and one ounce of water at a time!

[Beadingnurse 116]

Purdy...Foxgirl is absolutely correct! The Protein is just not important right now but fluids are. None of us will starve over missing a few days or even weeks of protein! It will take awhile for the swelling to subside and your nausea to go away so be gentle with yourself. I drank a lot of just plain tap Water, Vitamin Water, hot tea and chicken broth initially when I couldn't tolerate much else. For some reason I lost my taste for icy cold drinks and prefer things now at room temperature or warm. Experiment with your drinks and don't drink or try eat anything that doesn't appeal to you just to get your Protein in.

Good luck

[Purdy in Pink 57]

Thank-you Beadingnurse.

you have been very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to respond. Thanks!

Purdy...Foxgirl is absolutely correct! The Protein is just not important right now but fluids are. None of us will starve over missing a few days or even weeks of protein! It will take awhile for the swelling to subside and your nausea to go away so be gentle with yourself. I drank a lot of just plain tap Water, Vitamin Water, hot tea and chicken broth initially when I couldn't tolerate much else. For some reason I lost my taste for icy cold drinks and prefer things now at room temperature or warm. Experiment with your drinks and don't drink or try eat anything that doesn't appeal to you just to get your Protein in.

Good luck

[To Be Thin 2011 80]

Hi Purdy,

Please trust you are not alone, I was totally overboard absessed with trying to hit my protien goal, actually made myself worse. My doctor told me I was stressing way to much over the protien, he told me the first 3 weeks its o.k. to not hit Protein mark..... why didnt they tell me that to being with!!!! Once I chilled out about eating and protien, I felt so much better it was incredible!

The first month I lived on sugar free popcycles! They made me feel like I was eating something, and it is liquid into your body.... I still love them!

Hang in there, focus on healing first, then you will work up to your protein levels... I drink a Protein Shake a day and I also do the tube protein shot once a day with crystal light... really helps me bounce up the protien.

Good luck, rest & happy healing!!

[ybnormal 21]

My Dr told me to take the chewable or liquid form of dramamine to get past that nauseated feeling. It's worked remarkably well even though it's for "motion sickness". Also only a teaspoon of propel or gatorade g2 every 15 minutes to see how my tummy responds to it. He's not stressing about the Protein yet at all. hope this helps

Renee`

[KellyL 173]

I agree, focus on fluids, because dehydration isn't fun and also causes nausea. Also, acid reducers help with nausea. I hope you start feeling better soon. Congrats on being sleeved!!

[juliarh 35]

Purdy -- Everyone is really right when they say that the more important thing right now is just to get in your fluids. If your doctor says it's ok, you might even try some broth with Protein powder mixed in -- but really just drink your Water. Your tummy has to heal and it will take some time. I don't think I felt like I could eat anything until I was about 3 or 4 weeks out -- because I really couldn't stomach anything -- so take it sloooowly. You've just had major surgery and it will take some time.

Keep us posted on how you're doing -- Take care!

[Purdy in Pink 57]

You all have been so helpful.....the nasea has passes...im feeling much better, getting in about 60 to 70 gm Protein per day. Plus liquid....

Thanks again!

Purdy -- Everyone is really right when they say that the more important thing right now is just to get in your fluids. If your doctor says it's ok, you might even try some broth with Protein Powder mixed in -- but really just drink your Water. Your tummy has to heal and it will take some time. I don't think I felt like I could eat anything until I was about 3 or 4 weeks out -- because I really couldn't stomach anything -- so take it sloooowly. You've just had major surgery and it will take some time.

Keep us posted on how you're doing -- Take care!