I Need to Ask Some Questions

x4achange · September 30, 2011

I'm 2 weeks out, I've been pretty upset since my surgery feeling like "why did I do this", angry at myself, depressed, sad and a bunch of other emotional changes. TODAY, I'm feeling a bit more positive, I think it's because I'm having puree food and I've some what learn how to eat and drink with less trapped air, NOT completly but an improvement. so here are some questions on my mind right now - -

Will there come a time when I don't suffer with the air trapped in my throat?

Does anyone ears bother them because of the trapped air?

Im supposed to have 4 oz Protein i can only get in two in each meal. Im supposed to also drink 4oz of Protein shake between meals. Can't seem to do more than 2oz of that either but every time I try a little more. Is this a bad thing like will my organs shut down or something?

Im behind on my progress, when I see the Nut, do I tell her and what will happen, will I have to stay in the same stage? Furthermore, can I stay at puree longer at my choice, is that something bad?

Should I focus more on Water at this point?

I like having water with my meal, besides it being filling, any reason why I can't have a sip to wash everything down once Im finished?

If I mix my Protein Shake with water instead of milk, does the water count towards daily Fluid intake?

Im down 20lbs I feel this is too much for the start of week 3 can i slow this down? (i know what your saying, I just don't think this is healthy) especially with the low food and water intake.

When I take a table spoon of this or that I have a hard time believing that less amount of food is going to carry me keep me healthy. Is 60 grams of protein all that the human body need to survive?

I wake up in the morning with a bloated stomach and acid reflux. I take a pil every day, however, I feel a liquid accumulated in my tummy and I can taste the acid in the back of my throat. Has anyone experienced this?

Ive got this blocked feeling in the back of my throat doesnt seem to want to go away. it depresses on the back of my my tongue making me feel like gaging some times. Also making me salivate too much. I believe I would be able to release the air if I didn't have this blocked feeling, anyone experienced a felling like this?

I think that's enough for now. I appreciate any responses.

SuperMom · September 30, 2011

I did not start feeling "normal" until just after my 3 week visit. My doctor gave me Levosin after surgery which "calms" the stomach down and I could take it every 4 hours if I needed to on bad days when I felt like things were coming back up.

It helps if you DON'T drink with meals (before or after 30 min) If you do drink it fills up your stomach too fast and I get a sick at my stomach feeling....not good.

Gas X...chewables.....I LIVED on them for the first 4-5 weeks. They help the trapped air feeling alot.

It does get better....I was sleeved in May, I have lost quite a bit of weight and now feel like I can eat a normal meal. I cut my stuff up small, chew it alot and eat the Protein FIRST.

For the first 4 weeks - you should try to be more worried about the liquid intake so you don't get dehydrated.....sugar free popsickles, Jello, crystal light.....water.

Don't worry so much about the shakes and Protein. Concentrate on what stays down. Egg drop Soup was really good for me at your stage.

I just can't stomach the shakes. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury sells a chicken Soup broth that has 20 grams protein per cup. I still drink about a cup a day. It is just alot thinner than the shakes and goes down well. It is also easy for me to make little containers of the powder and take to work and I don't have to worry about milk and or blender etc. I think Unjury is only sold online.

I had reflux BAD at first....doctor fixed a hiatal hernia when he did my sleeve(that is prob spelled wrong haha) not sure if that is what made it worse? but anyway....quit my acid pill two weeks ago (my doc said to if i wanted to) and have had no acid issues YEA!

IT DOES GET BETTER..........HANG IN THERE!!!!

jillw8 · September 30, 2011

I can guarantee you the feelings you are having are normal. You are not alone. To answer some of your questions:

The feeling of trapped air does go away. I think it is just our bodies adjusting to this major change.

Keep taking your PPI, should help the reflux issues.

I count the Water in Protein shakes. I also count Jello, Popsicles, and ang other liquid.

Fast weight loss is normal in the beginning! It will slow.

You are doing great and I had to remind myself that I went through a major surgery and it changed my life. Hang in there!!! Jill

DoOver · October 3, 2011

Should I focus more on Water at this point?

I like having Water with my meal, besides it being filling, any reason why I can't have a sip to wash everything down once Im finished?

If I mix my Protein shake with water instead of milk, does the water count towards daily Fluid intake?

I wake up in the morning with a bloated stomach and acid reflux. I take a pil every day, however, I feel a liquid accumulated in my tummy and I can taste the acid in the back of my throat. Has anyone experienced this?

Ive got this blocked feeling in the back of my throat doesnt seem to want to go away. it depresses on the back of my my tongue making me feel like gaging some times. Also making me salivate too much. I believe I would be able to release the air if I didn't have this blocked feeling, anyone experienced a felling like this?

I think that's enough for now. I appreciate any responses.

To some of these points, I'd really suggest honoring the no water with a meal. I got used to it and no longer give it thought. Unlke many of the things people believe stretch the sleeve, I actually think that might. Pushes food though faster too.

When do you take your acid reflux meds? Can you take a dose an hour or so before bed? You could get an OTC acid reducer and take a low strenth one before bed if it helps while you are in these early day.

Yes, in our program any uncafeine liquid was counted toward your todal Fluid for the day.

And yes, you are in the rough spell. It all gets better. Good luck.

DreamLife36 · October 3, 2011

I understand completely how you feel. I felt that way for the first 2 weeks. I didn't start to feel normal until week 3. All of you issues seem to be completely normal. I would however talk to your dr. about the acid refulx, If you're getting Fluid in your ears you may need to have s/he take a look at you.

And to be honest, in the begining when food would get stuck, It was because 1. I was eating to fast 2. wasn't allowing the time for the food/air exchange. And it did help to drink 1 sip of Water to wash the food down. But this isn't something I do on a regular, only when the food felt stuck in my pouch.

Loosing 20lbs is AWESOME... everyone is different it really depends on how much weight you have to loose, and you. Keep up the good work you are doing fine. I felt exactly the same at 2 weeks and had a lot of the symptoms you're having right now.