Need some advice

[kykim 13]

I was sleeved one week ago. At first did great getting my Fluid in and some Protein (while in the hospital). Since getting home I am having a huge problem getting either in. I wake up in the morning and look at the 7 pills and 4 liquid meds they want me to take and get nauseas. Then even thinking about drinking a Protein Shake (on full liquids) makes it even worse. I have not gotten sick but am really worried about not getting enough nutrition. I am down 17 lbs since the surgery. 7 of that was from yesterday. Everytime I call my surgeon they add on another med. I dont know if I can take that. I have no hunger at all. I dont feel bad other than my silly "pissy pouch". No pain etc. Suggestions?

[KateMarie 15]

I'm 5 weeks out and struggle with liquids too. PreOp, I drank a ton of Water all day. Now, I just can't stomach it. I do try to sip all day. I pour a protien drink in a glass with ice and drink it all day. At 5 weeks, I don't get hungry and force myself to eat/drink.

What's a 'pissy pouch'?

What are the meds for?

Sorry if I'm too noisy. :-)

[kykim 13]

I'm 5 weeks out and struggle with liquids too. PreOp, I drank a ton of Water all day. Now, I just can't stomach it. I do try to sip all day. I pour a protien drink in a glass with ice and drink it all day. At 5 weeks, I don't get hungry and force myself to eat/drink.

What's a 'pissy pouch'?

What are the meds for?

Sorry if I'm too noisy. :-)

Meds are the 6 Vitamins plus reglan, carafate, nystatin (developed thrush) and diflucan (again for thrush). I call my sleeve my pissy pouch because it has an attitude problem at times:) Yeah I drank alot pre surgery just cant do it.. When I call my surgeon they get mad that I am not taking in 20 gram of Protein at a scheduled breakfast/lunch/dinner and Snacks. I just cant get it down. Plus all the meds fill me up too full as is. I know this will pass. I just dont want to get myself sick due to poor nutrition.

[KateMarie 15]

I regreted my surgery for the first 4 weeks. Hang in there, I promise it gets better.

I was required to stay on 3 Protein drinks and 2 yogurts a day for the first 4 weeks. I stoppped losing weight because I couldn't force down half of that and was in starvation mode. The thought of eating made me want to barf.

I am now using EAS CarbControl drinks.They have 17 grams of Protein. I drink about 2 a day. It takes me over an hour to drink one but I force myself to.

I am also chewing two gummie adult multi vitimens a day. Can use switch to gummies? They might be easier on the stomach.

What type of diet does the dr having you doing?

[New start 4]

I was sleeved one week ago. At first did great getting my Fluid in and some Protein (while in the hospital). Since getting home I am having a huge problem getting either in. I wake up in the morning and look at the 7 pills and 4 liquid meds they want me to take and get nauseas. Then even thinking about drinking a Protein shake (on full liquids) makes it even worse. I have not gotten sick but am really worried about not getting enough nutrition. I am down 17 lbs since the surgery. 7 of that was from yesterday. Everytime I call my surgeon they add on another med. I dont know if I can take that. I have no hunger at all. I dont feel bad other than my silly "pissy pouch". No pain etc. Suggestions?

Hey, girl! I am right in there with you- I was sleeved 6 days ago, and when I saw the surgeon yesterday to get the drain out, I voiced similar concerns. My NUT said 60 oz fluids and 60 Gm protein, and the best I could do was about 30/30. My surg said not to be concerned. He did suggest that I make my shakes with skim milk instead of Water to increase the protein, to add crushed ice to increase the Water content, and make them more palatable over the hours it takes me to get them in. I would bet they could edit some of those meds if you pinned them down, and said "give me the top 3-4" and I will catch up on the others in a week or two. I am a nurse, and when I do med reconciliation with patients, there are ALWAYS some that are a nice to do, but not mandatory, particularly in the short term. Another thought, is you may need a bag or 2 of IV fluids to get you over the hump until it is easier to sip in that volume. Don't let it go so long that you get into real trouble, when the solution is pretty simple. Hang in there, I have tried to keep track of the small daily improvements in my progress to stay encouraged, and that helps. You will get through this, and it will be worth it. Rebecca

[Deakay 15]

I had no hunger at all for a few months post-op.......now I can tell when I'm empty.

It will take some time, but you really need to try and get the Protein and fluids.......I didn't take any Vitamins until I was on solid foods, and I'm still pretty bad about swallowing them every day