Hello all,

I have been a lurker here since before my surgery. I had the VSG on Wednesday the 3rd. My first day post op(yesterday) I had a lot of difficulty even keeping down water. Today is my 2nd day post op and I was discharged from the hospital this morning. All day I have only been able to take in 4-5 of the 1-oz med cups of water and homemade clear chicken soup (strained). I do not feel like I have any energy at all. Is this normal?

Sleep a lot... I'm on day 4.and I'm 10 times better today than yesterday.

I was really tired early out too. It seemed like all I did was sip and sleep (Instead of R&R, it's S&S haha). So don't feel bad about that. I could barely get in the recommended amount of liquids, and I'm sure some days I didn't. But it's just important to stay hydrated if you can!

I was really tired early out too. It seemed like all I did was sip and sleep (Instead of R&R, it's S&S haha). So don't feel bad about that. I could barely get in the recommended amount of liquids, and I'm sure some days I didn't. But it's just important to stay hydrated if you can!

I think that is normal. Your stomach is still very swollen inside. There is very little room in there. I am over a week post op. It gets easier. For some reason liquids are easier to get down than Protein shakes. I don't dislike the Protein Shakes, there just doesn't seem to be much room when I start sipping them.

Khy

My doctor told me today he won't even let us out until we have 64 oz of fluid in one day - he said if you only get 32 oz in one day you need to get 64 oz + 32 oz the next day. Don't get behind!

Thanks for all the replies!

I have thus far managed to squeeze down approx. 15 oz of fluid today.

Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Try getting some of your liquids from sugar free popsicles. I found out that it's much easier to get liquids in very slowly in the beginning. Don't worry too much over getting all your protein in the first couple of days- but make sure you do stay hydrated.

I am so worried because I feel I might get dehydrated this way. 15 oz of fluids are not really anything....

What have I done to myself? Does this get better?

you MUST MUST get more liquid in. keep sipping from a medicine cup. I could not tolerate Water for almost 3 weeks. I drank powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken soup, diet decaf tea, diet lemonade and sugar free popscicles were my best friend.

Surgery is rough but dehydration is MUCH worse. It will get better and you will be able to tolerate more liquids as the days go on. Good Luck and DRINK

I had a hard time getting liquids down too, and the past 2 days I have had a hard time with my protein. Today, I slept and rested most of the day, and hoping tomorrow will be a better day. The first 3 days were really sore for me, then I started to feel better and did too much, and down for 2 days now. Take it slow and get your rest! My surgery was on July 27th, and I am starting to heel. I am looking forward to getting this drainage tube taking out on Monday.

I know how you feel. I'm 3 days post op and I'm just now to eat 1/2 popsicle with out throwing it up. I so want to go home from the hospital. After the popsicle, I am able to walk around the unit and I haven't gotten sick yet. I do sleep a lot. sleeping helps me forget about the nausea and pain.

Go luck and I hope you feel better soon.

Skyblew