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My surgery was July 17th, I came home yesterday and have been either laying down, sleeping, or just loopy. I know I am not getting all of my liquids or Protein in right now. Is it ok? I'm just still hurting a lot and don't feel like moving around or drinking/eating anything.

Is this normal? I'm nervous and definitely do NOT want to end up back in the hospital because of dehydration. :(

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I think for a lot of people it is a constant struggle. About 3 weeks I was getting all my Protein, but I still struggle with Water at 6 weeks out. I think I've had 64oz of water maybe twice and I know one day it was 100+ degrees. (I know they say you can count shakes, popsicles, etc, but I don't.) Most days I get 40-50oz of pure water.

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My surgery was the 17th too and i came home Thursday. You should be able to get most of your liquids in. I eat mostly Jello, broth and Soup, although I admit I've been slacking on drinking the Water. It's hard b.c u get really gassy. It's also hard b.c i have to learn to drink and eat slower. By next week it should be easier for you and me.

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I was sleeved on the 16th, and I'm also struggling with getting all my Water and Protein. I'm just taking things easy, not stressing and doing what I can.

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Thanks y'all. I'm trying, but its weird..like I have no desire to put anything in my mouth. But I'm gonna try to not stress it, because I'm doing only what my body is allowing me. I know time heals, so I will give it time! :)

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Around week 3 I started to get good with getting in my Water....protien, now that's a different animal...I've finally started getting good with that now, and I'll be 6 weeks out Monday...you just have to stay aware of what you put in your pie hole...make sure its good for your body...

Eat to Live not Live to Eat....

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the first week i just had popsicles and crystal light

now im on week 2 post op and i make sure i get 2 Protein shakes in per day

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I am near 7 weeks and get my Protein in but always struggle with Water. It feels like I am always either eating or drinking something or taking a vitamin! I try to drink a bottle of water at 9, noon, 3 and 6pm but sometimes I am still working on the earlier one when it's time for another so I am usually around 50-55 oz.. I used to be able to chug a water bottle in a few minutes before surgery. It just takes time.

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I was sleeved on the 17 too, my dr said to take it easy and do what I can the first few days. I would say don't stress it. I'm drinking as much Water as possible. Day by day

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I'm trying as hard as I can, but I hate the way anything feels going down. Ugh. I am so ready to be out of this phase. I tried a sugar free pudding and I couldn't even eat it all and usually that takes me about a minute! Lol. Just irritated :/

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Try sugar free popscicles when you feel you can't drink. Only 2 oz of Water, but every little helps. I would focus on water intake, as you can get a little dizzy. As for Protein, you can sip on Protein Shakes. A single one has 35 gr of Protein. Dont worry if you cant do it all at the beginning. Don't be afraid , or nervous. Every single day it gets easier. You can do this!

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Try sugar free popscicles when you feel you can't drink. Only 2 oz of water' date=' but every little helps. I would focus on Water intake, as you can get a little dizzy. As for Protein, you can sip on Protein shakes. A single one has 35 gr of Protein. Dont worry if you cant do it all at the beginning. Don't be afraid , or nervous. Every single day it gets easier. You can do this![/quote']

I have some sugar free popsicles, they help a little..water and everything else is just hard right now!

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I drink a lot of the BariWise and ProtiDiet drinks. They have the consistency of crystal light and have been a life saver for me. Good luck!

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I drink a lot of the BariWise and ProtiDiet drinks. They have the consistency of crystal light and have been a life saver for me. Good luck!

How do the taste? Much after taste? Im struggling to find one I like and I don't really like the thick ones. How much Protein is in each?

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