Hello everyone - well, I'm 3 weeks out as of yesterday, and tomorrow or the next day Ramadan will start. Will anyone be fasting? Are there any issues in it? The doctor was fine with fasting and actually said that this Ramadan would be my easiest. I was too out of it to ask any questions...

I know that I'm going to face a huge reduction in Water and Protein - and the problem is that I'm still healing. It takes me forever to finish a bottle of water or drink a cup of Soup. The maximum I'd be able to force down over a 24 hour period would be 2-3 cups of water, some hummous or skimmed yogurt, and a Protein shake. Will this be enough for me? I'm already dehydrated. Please help - suggestions please!

Is your doctor Muslim or does he at least understand that Muslim fasting does not include drinking water during the day? I would not recommend risking the dehydration this soon after surgery. You can always make it up when you are completely healed.

My only concern if you were fasting would be your Water intake and hydration as you mentioned. How do you plan to get all your fluids in, in such a short time span?

I'm one week post op and it just taken me 4 hours to drink my Protein shake (only 350ml). I am not muslim however I understand that due certain medical conditions (i.e. pregnancy) you are advised not to fast. I know during Ramadan you are usually awake very late (I live in the UAE) so I guess as long as you have enough time after Iftar to get your nutrients and fluids in you should be ok.

Thank you to both of you...Yes - I'm going thru a huge struggle...To fast..or not to fast.... My doctor is Muslim, which adds to my confusion about the hydration issue..... And, I don't have a plan - I am sooooo slow drinking (and still so tired...so even though Qatar will be wide awake, I'll be fast asleep!) I guess I will have a lot of making up to do

Good luck with your decision! if you do fast please make sure that you don't spend anytime outdoors or exerting yourself during the day! I think that could really land you in trouble.

Ramadan Kareem!

I wouldn't worry about food as much as drink. If you end up back in the hospital for dehydration, you won't be enjoying your Ramadan at all. Try some real Gatorade for the sugar, electrolytes and fluids just during this period!

Happy Ramadan!

maybe this thread on MFP can help you:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/997459-weightloss-in-ramadan

here is the linked article:

http://www.islamicity.com/articles/Articles.asp?ref=IC1008-4268

and another one:

http://evilcyber.com/fitness/ramadan-working-out/#ixzz2U7EjQoSo

Hi Aisha,

Me and my mum are going through the same thing. I'm 7 and a half weeks post op she's 4 and a half.

Personally I think I will try however I don't think my mums quite there (she had some complications and is pretty weak still). Do what's best for you because you're no good to anyone back in hospital. I wish you luck and do keep in touch and let us know how you are

Oh and Ramadan Kareem xx

Ramadan Mubarak to all!

Ramadan Moubarak!!!

I'm almost 7 months out - and I'm in the fast or don't fast phase. I'm having issues with dehydration and getting my fluids and Protein in since day one.

But I think I'm going to give it a try and see if I can work my fluids in after Iftar and before sahour.

Hello everyone.. How was your first day of fasting? Mine was great. The only problem with me today was the lack of coffee. After I broke my fast I had a nice cup of coffee and that hooked me up.

Heeey ladies!

How's everyone doing? Did u end out fasting? My sister got the sleeve 2 years ago and she didnt fast her first year and only fasted half 2nd year.. I was honestly planning to fast but my parents who aee both in saudi requested that I don't since I have 2 kids, 6 weeks out and packing to move over seas... honestly, my biggest concern is the dehydration. I agree with those who say its not worth risking ur health.. plus I'm sure u all know that in Islam ur health comes first... I can always make them up when I'm ready.. but for those who decide not to fast, u will need to feed a muslim faster for every day u did not fast. U can ask about that in your mosque... happy ramadhan and may this wonderful month be a blessed one to us all ♡

I discussed with my surgeon and he said to go for it. He's had other Muslim patients that fast each year with no complications.

I started my fasting today and was doing great up until about 5:00 pm. This sharp pain started in my stomach (not from the sleeve, I had my gallbladder removed about two weeks ago and occasionally I get these pains). I tried to take pain but eventually had to break my fast to take my pain meds. Ugh was really disappointed since I only had about three hours to go.

Tomorrow is another day, inshallah all goes well.

Aisha give it a try and see how you feel.Don't put a hardship on yourself if it was me being so fresh out from surgery I would not fast and make the day's up when I'm able to and Allah knows best.

I would talk to your doctor. In my opinion fasting at this stage of the game is not a good idea, you could become dehydrated and you need the protein for healing.

I have not converted to Islam as of yet though I am leaning toward it. It is a decision that I do not take lightly. My husband is Muslim and is fasting and I support him 100% but after learning the reasons Allah asks us to fast, I am called to the challenge. That being said, I am 3 years out and fasted yesterday. The food part was rather easy except for around 6 when my husband started making dinner. I had to leave the house because the smell made my stomach hurt from hunger. Now the fluid intake, that is really really hard. Even when not fasting, I still struggle getting enough in. 16 hours in a day in 102 of Texas heat is tough. I think about those who do not have easy access to food and drink and how hard their lives must be and use that to motivate my mind. My biggest concern is my job. I work 3 days a week in a hot building doing very physically demanding work and I don't know if I can do it and refrain from fluid without making myself sick. I am leaning toward choosing not to fast on those days and either making it up later or feeding someone for those days. I would love to hear what others thing on this.