I was sleeved on 7/21/11 by Dr. Alamanza. My weight on that day was 224. Today, 6 days post-op, my weight is 209. I had difficulty on the third day post-op and had to be hospitalized for dehydration. Reydrated now, but having difficulty with liquids. I have a strong urge to want to drink water or any other liquid, but I know I should only take small sips. As simple as this sounds, it has proven quite difficult for me. Getting better each day, but eagerly looking forward to drinking liquids more than a sip at a time without reflux or vomiting.

Glad things are going better for you. It is difficult to learn to sip instead of gulp, but it will happen. Things will get better every day.

good luck in your staying hydrated. The sipping is killer but reflux and vomiting is worst. Try a sippy cup, it helps and helps to keep up with your fluid intake. Best Wishes.

Hang in there! It is going to get better. I was sleeved almost exactly one year to the day before you (7/13/2010). There is no question about it...the first few weeks are very rough and there are going to be days when you say "What the he#* did I do to myself?" Just be patient and try to follow your doctor's orders exactly. Right now, just concentrate on staying hydrated -- drink little sips all day long if you have to. You'll be amazed at just how little food your body needs in the coming weeks

Good luck to you.

Brian

My doc sends his patients home with a large quantity of those 1 oz. medicine cups. For right now he said that is your glass and your plate. I find it helps me remember to sip. I can have 1 to 1 1/2 of those every 15 minutes.

Khy

My doc sends his patients home with a large quantity of those 1 oz. medicine cups. For right now he said that is your glass and your plate. I find it helps me remember to sip. I can have 1 to 1 1/2 of those every 15 minutes.

Khy

Thanks, Kye. I'll try the cups. Today was particularly hard. Agitated and can't sleep. But . . . there is the 20 pound weight loss in only 7 days.

Hang in there! It is going to get better. I was sleeved almost exactly one year to the day before you (7/13/2010). There is no question about it...the first few weeks are very rough and there are going to be days when you say "What the he#* did I do to myself?" Just be patient and try to follow your doctor's orders exactly. Right now, just concentrate on staying hydrated -- drink little sips all day long if you have to. You'll be amazed at just how little food your body needs in the coming weeks

Good luck to you.

Brian

Thanks for your words of encouragement. You're right . . . I'm not hungry at all. But the thirst is a killer. Glad to hear things will get better. I have lost 20 pounds in 7 days, but believe it or not, today was one of those days when I said, "what the h--- have I done to myself." Still trodding along, though. Thanks again.

good luck in your staying hydrated. The sipping is killer but reflux and vomiting is worst. Try a sippy cup, it helps and helps to keep up with your fluid intake. Best Wishes.

Thanks. Will try little plastic cups and sippy cups. 20 pounds down in 7 days, but thirsty as all get out. I know it will get better . . . can't wait for that!