Concerned About Fast Weight Loss-11 Days Post-Op

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Long explanation.

I am 11 days post op. I have lost approx. 21 lbs. because I can't stand smells and tastes of almost everything. (215 down to 194)

Broths, Soups - have me leaving room gagging

Protein shakes - takes me all day to gag down one bottle of Atkins with 15 g Protein. I've tried 7 different kinds suggested by other viewers.

Protein powder - again, cant stand. tried 3 kinds. thought about trying Isopure but i don't think i can return that if i can't stomach it.

Water - couldn't stand plain water before. Always used flavorings. Now they are impossible to drink. I'm drinking plain water but it takes me all day for one 16 oz bottle, especially if i'm trying to drink a Protein Drink too.

I think alot of this is due to hormones because this is the same problem I had when pregnant with both children. sick for 6 months due to smells and taste. lost alot of weight until something clicked at 6 months (literally a size 3 at 6 months with first child and hospitalized with 2nd)

I am surviving on apple juice (ironically didn't like before), very little gatorade/vitamin water (same effect as flavored waters) and very little Jello. Tried a little scrambled egg and pureed chicken. Ok at first then, hours later, revolt.

I am very tired.

I do not want to loose weight this fast and this way.

I know I'm loosing muscle instead of just fat.

I have no energy for anything, including starting walking.

I can't take chewable Vitamins anymore either.

I am looking for suggestions.

The only plus to this is I am not hungry at all.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

I just posted about being afraid of this same thing. I get nauseous very easily-- I'd rather be in pain than nauseous.

I won't even attempt to eat if I feel the slightest twinge. Can the doc give you something to take for nausea, at least in the beginning to make sure you start off healthy? I'm pre-op and already worried.

Hope you start feeling better Shape Shifter

Dana

[kimmy*custis 276]

I would call your Doc and see what he says, you need more than you are getting. Best of luck for a simple solution!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

do not want to loose weight this fast this way. loosing muscle , no energy

Shape_Shifter

dealing with these problems

being 11 days out time is on your side, you should feel better a little at a time

You are tired due to the fact that you are not eating or drinking

must get in Fluid - otherwise you will get dehydrated, you are probably there already, end up in the hospital with an IV (happened to me)

talk to your dr. about getting anti nausea, vomitting drug - Zofran for example

dr. needs to be aware your problems, maybe will have labs done

feel better soon

kathy

[changes4me 4]

Just had my surgery on Monday. I have had a little nausea, but not bad enough to require meds; however, my doctor sent me home with a prescription for anti-nausea medication. You should call your doctor, they should be able to give you something. Hope you start feeling better soon.

[Shape_Shifter 83]

I went to Mexico for surgery. Dr. Kelly said take Zolfran but here it's by prescription only. I'm waiting for a reply as to whether he can write scripts for the states. I really dont' want to take time to see my PCP as I'm not even sure he would write a script for this so close to surgery and he doesn't know I had surgery.

Is there any equivalent OTC meds?

[AKSleever 57]

There is an OTC but check with the pharmacy! Probably isn't near as good

[Estrovan 28]

Yes - you need to be getting in more fluids - it could explain a lot of the emotional stuff in addition to the physical. Call your doc for something for nausea so you can at least get those fluids in.

Good luck!

[jennyblue111 32]

Zofram, anti-nausea prescription, was my Best Friend in the beginning. Maybe call your Dr. & ask for it by name. & put an ice pack on the back of your neck & chest when that horrible feeling happens. I even use a calming aroma & my temples, cuz I freak out about being sick.

Maybe try a different approach & focus on mentally centering yourself, calming down, trying to relax; deep breathing. Try not to stress so much or be so anxious. I was so intimidated & scared to eat/drink, it only made it worse. It's a life altering process, it just takes time.

Trial & error for me & trying things I didn't like before (since I didn't like the things I normally liked) worked for me. I chose banana Popsicles, creamy Tomato & creamy chicken Campbell's Soup to go, Syntrax matrix chocolate Protein, unjury vanilla & Unjury unflavored in all my Soups & purees. I put ice, Water, & chocolate Protein in blender for slushee type texture when I couldn't stomach the milk or plain Water deal. Instant mashed potatoes. & try flavoring your ice cubes by making them in trays w/mint, lemon, orange.. Instead of flavoring your water. I got bags of those great 'hospital type' ice @ Sonic to chew on.

Hope this helps. It does get better. It even took me 3 deodorants to find an aroma I could stomach, but I found 1. Don't forget to love yourself either. You deserve it

[Shape_Shifter 83]

Thank you everyone. I have to say i don't get stressed about eating because I'm not hungry. I just know this isn't healthy.

Called my PCP and he prescribed something. I took it and made some cream of broccolli. So far so good. I managed to get all my Water and 15 g of Protein today. I also ordered a couple of unjury packets. Hopefully this combo will start working for me.

BTW - caught my teenager. he had been drinking and I could smell it this morning. My husband thought it was nuts but he just admitted it to me. Maybe I have a future at the airport doing security? Put them search dogs out of busines. lol

[girlfriday 59]

I went to Mexico for surgery. Dr. Kelly said take Zolfran but here it's by prescription only. I'm waiting for a reply as to whether he can write scripts for the states. I really dont' want to take time to see my PCP as I'm not even sure he would write a script for this so close to surgery and he doesn't know I had surgery.

Is there any equivalent OTC meds?

US pharmacies cannot fill prescriptions from out of the country.

[girlfriday 59]

Thank you everyone. I have to say i don't get stressed about eating because I'm not hungry. I just know this isn't healthy.

Called my PCP and he prescribed something. I took it and made some cream of broccolli. So far so good. I managed to get all my Water and 15 g of Protein today. I also ordered a couple of powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury packets. Hopefully this combo will start working for me.

BTW - caught my teenager. he had been drinking and I could smell it this morning. My husband thought it was nuts but he just admitted it to me. Maybe I have a future at the airport doing security? Put them search dogs out of busines. lol

oops.....sorry I did not read down far enough. Glad you got something to help. I am 6 weeks post op and have nausea everyday. I take Nexium twice a day and chew tums if I need to. Hopefully the nausea will eventually subside but it got me really depressed. I just decided that I am going to have good days and not so good days. I still don't get all my Protein in and just this week have been doing better with Water as long as it is very cold. I use the Unjury and I really like it and it doesn't make me gag. Hopefully those will work out for you as well. Hang in there and good luck.