Laproscopic sleeve gastrectomy

[Philly90 0]

Hey guys I had my sleeve gastrectomy just over a week ago on the 18th of June so far everything's been going ok pains slowly easing away but I'm just not sure when to drink as I am still on full liquids I don't even feel like drinking anything at all and my stomachs always churning I have had a few issues trying to be regular in the toilet I've been trying to take as much fibre as I can and I have been in pain I weighed myself on Tuesday which was one week since operation and I quiet pleased to have lost 9kgs! Anyway guys looking forward to hearing from you

[starzee78 7]

If you absolutely can't drink liquids then suck on ice cubes and popsicles. It's very important that you get liquids into your body so you won't get dehydrated. My first 2 weeks I set a timer on my phone and made sure I was drinking an ounce of liquid every 4 minutes.

[Philly90 0]

I have no problem drinking liquids it's just I need a kind of regime to get into otherwise ill drink when I feel like it and that's not good

[southernsoul 773]

Hi, Philly & welcome. I was sleeved on the 19th, so I'm right where you are. I was having poop issues, too, but mine was too much, too often. I added in kefir (liquid yogurt) yesterday & today has been way better. You have got to get the liquids in, though...dehydration is a serious issue, don't put yourself in that position.

[Philly90 0]

Thanks southernsoul yeah it's been quite a journey so far not to mention I've been depressed a lot these past few days

[southernsoul 773]

Yeah, these first few days have been rough for me, too...feeling like crap, can't keep anything in my system long enough to give me any nutrients...just sucky, all around. Plus, there was so much preparation for the actual day, that I was already exhausted going into surgery. Each day is a little better, though. Take care!

[Philly90 0]

Thanks you too look forward to hearing about your progress!!

[Lori228 60]

^{The issue with bowels is you are not putting much in so don't expect much out. Don't overdo the Fiber situation thinking you will be like it was before. The drinking early out is the main issue and just keep working on drinking. It will get easier and then all of a sudden you need to change and add something so don't get hung up on too much. They tell you what they want you to do and then every time I went to my doctor and showed him what I was doing he thought it was great even though I could not get what the paper said. You try to do what you can and measure so you know. Good luck and welcome.}

[Philly90 0]

Thanks lori228

[carolinagirl84 11]

Hey y'all! I also had my surgery the 18th! I have been getting the Protein in and walking a bunch! It's the Water that's hard for me! I definitely am trying but it seems like soooo much!! I'm feeling like me except for the naps.. I NEVER nap I fall asleep randomly throughout the day! I'm a teacher so this is my summer and I can nap whenever but I'm typically extremely wired/ADHD! I have one incision that still hurts other than that my pain level isn't that high! Good luck!!

[Philly90 0]

Hey Carolinagirl84 I haven't been having any Protein I'm afraid ill bring it back up my stomach is always churning I should see the dietitian again and get things sorted

[LINDANACK 15]

Hi, you're going to need Probiotics for the stomach churning. Drink Liquid Protein from GNC store, it's good, also, as much Water as you can handle. Good Luck!

[carolinagirl84 11]

Philly, My doctor gave me something for nausea, not ljke a full month prescription for it but like 15 pills... Kind of just in case! I would talk to your doc about prescribing you something for your nausea. What are you doing on your liquids if you aren't doing Protein? Good luck!

[lifer 38]

Southern soul- I was sleeved on the 19th as well and feeling the exact same way.. Everybody I know says the first two weeks are not the greatest.. Hope it gets better for us quickly!