3 Day Post Op And Not Eating Enough

[Liliana Arleen 173]

Ok so Today I am 3 days post op and my surgeon told me to follow a liquid diet for 2 weeks again like when I was pre op. The problem is that I having a lot gas pain and I feel full with just a few ounces of liquid I am not getting enough liquid like Water and my Protein because I can't drink it like when I was pre op : ( I am worried that I am not getting enough calories. Does this changes? I still feeling sore but not being hungry worries me. I really NEED to drink my daily protein and that is not happening. Any suggestions to make this easier? I don't want to have anemia because of not eating well. For the gas I been walking to see if that helps. TIA

[planni 2]

I am 11 days post op and I know what your going through. Just keep sipping and sipping. It gets easier. Start as soon as you get up and after the Protein goes down wait 30 minutes and start on Water. I had to set my alarm on my clock the first few days because I'm not hungry either. I feel like I work all day to get in my protein and water. You also get real tired of the shakes. I had egg drop Soup for supper tonight cause I just found out today I could have it. I didn't eat very much of the egg but the broth was so good. I have another week on liquids and I never thought I would look forward to pureed food but I cannot wait!! Lol.

[FishingNurse 1,211]

The first week you need to focus on staying hydrated. After the swelling goes down you will be able to get your fluids and protien drinks. Just focus on fluids for now it's ok!!! This is normal. Everyday it gets better.

[Michell 8]

I had the same problem, but it's gradually getting better. Just focus on staying hydrated as much as possible (Popsicles helped me a lot with this) and as the swelling goes down, you'll be able to get in more Protein. Good luck!

[kemo46 82]

Just like Sleeve of Steel said, you have to stay focused on staying hydrated. The Protein will come later. Sip, sip and sip some more but get that Water in. You are still swollen and it will get better and you will be able to drink more and much easier. What really helped me post op with fluids and protein was the Unjury chicken Soup Protein Powder. It is 20 grams of protein and you mix it with warm water. Remember, at your stage, staying hydrated is the most important thing.

[Liliana Arleen 173]

Thank you all for all your advises , I am sipping the most I can

[prvtdetdave 4]

this is my 2nd day post-op chicken broth and some strange ones as I now live in Thailand.

[mullet head 18]

NO WORRIES...completely normal...most if not all of us could barely get anything in post op...you will be surprised at how quickly that changes!!

surgery date: Oct 12, 2011

[MsLadyKanKan 6]

Wow...I am 6 days post op and I am hungry all the time. I was looking forward to not being hungry. But I feel u though I can't get it in either. The Protein clear shakes I cant stand and I no Im not gettin in my Water. I can't wait for pureed foods. they keep saying it gets better and I can't wait.

[freefrombandvsgme 0]

I have been sipping away, I find that I have a hard time tolerating all of my Vitamins and liquid meds! I wish I could eat crackers now to help absorb some of this!

[lml32937 65]

I am 10days post op and did have problems the first few days as well- my RN @ the hospital gave me some medicine cups and everytime I needed a sip I would pour it in there and drink from it- it was 1 oz. Now that I am at home and recovering (slowly) when I am watching TV i have found that when a commercial comes on I sip- It works. Granted sometimes I miss 1 or 2 but for the most part it is reminding me to sip something- I'd like to say it gets easier and it does but very s-l-o-w-l-y... good luck!

[freefrombandvsgme 0]

We are both band free now, eh? And, my surgery was the day before yours! Cool! I go back to do next week...I don't know weight loss amount yet. And, to top it off....I used to live in your area, too funny!!! I went to Sea Park Elementary, I lived on Patrick AFB when I was younger.

Are you walking a lot? I have been taking laps in the house, since I am so sore, I hate going up and down the stairs.

[prvtdetdave 4]

OK. Today is day 3 post-op. I feel a little hunger, liquids are only a little hard to get in, but if I take small slips its OK.

As far as not feeling hungry, I was told and read you shouldn't feel hungry because of the large portion of stomach that has been removed is what produces the hormone Ghrelin which is what creates hunger.

I damn well hope I haven't been conned again like I was with lapband. I was banded in TJ. Mexico June of 2008. I weighed 342 at banding and reduced to 275 in 4 months, but because of no support system and the high cost of a support system that didn't do the procedure, lack of fill facilities I gained and went up to 311lbs. I re-enforced my will and efforts to reduce and dipped back to 300,

I think medical professionals that mislead patients for financial gain need to be hunted down like animals.

On the other hand if they have truly helped us in our goal to achieve a healthier comfortable lifestyle, they should well be praised and renumerated justly.

I was sleeved on my birthday Nov. 26th. 2011 and this Doctor made no promise, only saying it may help.

At least I am rid of the Lap Band. I never felt full, only obstructed. 3.5 yrs of frustration. Now I have another new beginning.

If I lose weight I won't tell most people how, because you'll usually get some ignorant jack ass remark.

I want to wish all of you the very best and we can all do this together. If the sleeve works we must get the word out, if not. we should try to take back what we feel was stolen from us.