Hi! This is my first post on here. I have been lurking for months. I had my VSG surgery last Monday, Nov. 26th. I was on a clear liquid diet for 5 days, and will be on full liquids for days 6-14. I started full liquids yesterday, and had my Protein shake first thing yesteray morning. Poured myself 4 oz. and drank it with no problem. So, I started on the other 4 oz. and about 3 sips in, I was so nauseated I had to lie down. After about 2 hours I was able to finish the rest, but then I had a really hard time getting my Water in for the rest of the day. I just felt so full and after a few sips of water my chest would start to hurt. So, the most water I was able to get in was approx. 30 oz. Is that ok for 1 week out? The dr. told me that I should be up to 64 oz. by 1 week post op. But, I don't see how that is possible. Then, this morning my urine was very dark. And, my lower back is aching. Again, I fixed my Protein Shake for Breakfast and could only get down a few sips this time before the nausea set in. So, I guess my question is HOW can I get in all the fluids I need without feeling sick? Or am I always going to feel this way? Also, I got a little concerned because last night for dinner, I had strained fat free cream of chicken Soup and I was able to eat around 6-7 oz. of that without any problems at all. But, I'm not sure if I SHOULD be able to eat that much at one time post-op. Makes no sense!

I know this is a very random first post and it is all over the place, but I have a lot of questions. And, I know that there are many people here that will help me answer them.

Thanks in advance.

On the positive side: My starting weight at the beginning of the pre-op diet was 234.5 and today I weighed in at 216!!! I seem to be losing about a pound a day right now! I know that will slow down,but for now....YAY!

I had my sleeve this past Monday Dec3. I am getting my fluids in with crystal light, chicken broth, protein shakes, sf jello and sf Popsicles. But constipation is bad right now. About to send my hubby out for a suppository. Cuz I've already tried drinking milk of magnesia, but it's awful and I don't want to chance it making me puke. Any other suggestions?!!!

My post op instructions does not start protein shakes until today...day 8. I have been doing water with crystal light only since the surgery.

I had my sleeve this past Monday Dec3. I am getting my fluids in with crystal light' date=' chicken broth, Protein shakes, sf Jello and sf Popsicles. But constipation is bad right now. About to send my hubby out for a suppository. Cuz I've already tried drinking milk of magnesia, but it's awful and I don't want to chance it making me puke. Any other suggestions?!!![/quote']

My dr told me prune juice and it worked better than the milk I magnesium!

Are u allowed baby food yet? A jar of purreed prunes would be better than meds. You need lots of liquids going in for things like collace or senacot to help. If you don't you will end up even more constipated. Good luck!