Scared to "eat" anything more than broth or water...

[marfar7 1,528]

Ok, I'm 5 days post op. For the next 3 1/2 wks I'm on a full liquid/hi Protein diet. Which includes: Watered down juices, Soups wit no chunks, watered down cream of wheat, greek yogurt, sf Jello, sf puddings, and sf popsicles. The onlt things I've tried so far is chicken broth, Water and Propel 0. I'm so scared of popping my staple line. Plus, everytime something colder than room temp goes down it feels like lava. I'm terrified of eating a popsicles for fear that I might damage something going down.

I'm not really 'hungry" but "empty" if you know what I mean. I managed to get in about 40 oz of water yesterday and 30 gms of protein, about 1/2 of my lower end goal. I'm still in much post op pain (had to take an embedded band out of my stomach before being sleeved) and still haven't gone "potty". Took 2 doses of metamucil yesterday and one so far today. Nothing. When should I start worrying about it?

Started with 1 topic and veered into a 2nd. Sorry...

[VSGKirk 855]

If your doctor allows, I would suggest milk of magnesia... The metamucil stuff seems to make me very uncomfortable with all the Fiber soaking up all my Water and stuff.

[Pixie Dust 526]

You were sleeved the same day as me, right? Tuesday? I've been having 98% fat free cream of celery Soup made with fat free milk (for protein), won ton Soup ~ Soups all strained, cream of wheat, Water, popsicle, premiere Protein vanilla or chocolate shake, & today I had a 1/2 container of the itty bitty snack Pack sugar free Chocolate pudding. Used to be able to eat 12 of those (haha) at one time & I could barely eat an entire half today! My incisions hurt a bit depending how I get up & sit down but other than that, I'm almost starting to feel normal again (YAY!!!) Maybe you're doing too much too soon? I've got to say, my boys have really picked up their pace & have helped me since I've gotten home from the hospital! I'm so grateful!

Hope you feel better soon & try not to be afraid to eat what the doc says you can eat. They know.

***sprinkling Pixie Dust***

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

scared of popping my staple lineb - post op pain) and still haven't gone "potty".When should I start worrying about it?

marfa7

hi there - i recognize you!!

got rid of that darn lapband and now you are entering sleeveland!!!

always room for another pretty face!!!

"try" not to be terrified!!!

easier said than done

if you feel better only drinking at room temp, thats ok!!!!

i've heard others write similar things, easier to "down" liquids at room temp

if cold,( popsicles msp ) or anything bothers you - don't do it silly head

go by your comfort

continue to drink as much Water as you can, but so early PO many people have troubles/concerns

as far as your "potty problem" - give it a few days

metamucil hopefully will help

any time you/anyone has a medical issue - its always best to call the doc (thats what he's there for)

listening to advice from the board is good - but IMO if you are concerned about anything - call the doc (even if you think its a silly issue/question)

most people feel better daily - gotta give it time

hopefully you'll start to feel better sooner than later

remember (as you could forget) you just had major surgery!!!!

you survived those problems you had w/the lapband

the sleeve should be a piece of CAKE

hope you and your problems improve soon

good luck

kathy

[marfar7 1,528]

You were sleeved the same day as me, right? Tuesday? I've been having 98% fat free cream of celery Soup made with fat free milk (for protein), won ton soup ~ Soups all strained, cream of wheat, Water, popsicle, premiere Protein vanilla or chocolate shake, & today I had a 1/2 container of the itty bitty snack Pack sugar free Chocolate pudding. Used to be able to eat 12 of those (haha) at one time & I could barely eat an entire half today! My incisions hurt a bit depending how I get up & sit down but other than that, I'm almost starting to feel normal again (YAY!!!) Maybe you're doing too much too soon? I've got to say, my boys have really picked up their pace & have helped me since I've gotten home from the hospital! I'm so grateful!

Hope you feel better soon & try not to be afraid to eat what the doc says you can eat. They know.

***sprinkling Pixie Dust***

Yes, I was sleeve on Tues the 16th. Post op pain has been alot more than I bargained for (much more than lapband 4 yrs ago). I'm wondering if digging the band out of the stomach (it had imbeded in my stomach) caused the increase of pain or if I'm just a big baby? I live with chronic back pain (even had spinal surgeru 13 yrs ago), but nothing as bad as this. Hubby just went to the store to buy stool softeners. Thank God...

[chapasmamita 12]

I went from band to sleeve on wed the 17th. Mine wasn't embedded thank god. That alone sounds so painful. I am still in quite a bit of pain as well. Getting up and sitting down hurts the most. As well as the gas pains. I haven't tried to eat much either. I've done the broth thing, Water and Jello oh yeah and the yummy Protein Shakes. I wouldn't rush into things. My surgeon said liquids only for the first 7-9 days and that's what I plan on doing as much as it sucks. I'm terrified to pop my staples too. Umm no thanks.

[NellieBean 70]

My doctor sent me home with Miralax and was told to use it once a day for the first ten days. Not a big deal since it mixes into Water and has no taste and it did the trick today.

[Pixie Dust 526]

Yes, I was sleeve on Tues the 16th. Post op pain has been alot more than I bargained for (much more than lapband 4 yrs ago). I'm wondering if digging the band out of the stomach (it had imbeded in my stomach) caused the increase of pain or if I'm just a big baby? I live with chronic back pain (even had spinal surgeru 13 yrs ago), but nothing as bad as this. Hubby just went to the store to buy stool softeners. Thank God...

That could very well be. I didn't have a band to "dig out" of my stomach (OMG, I shivered just typing that!) Please call your doc. They really don't mind. They expect to be on call when they're on call. Your doc will feel better making you feel better, so please call if you're feeling something too painful or something isn't right. ProudGrammy should be a psych she's so good at passing out info! She's so right! Today is day 5 ~ surgery was Tues & today was the first time I got out of bed without moaning & groaning all by myself! I've had to have my husband help me pull me up. I came downstairs & making Decaf coffee to mix with my Protein shake. Hope to go to Sam's Club this morning before it gets busy to buy more Premiere Protein shakes which are $4 off a 12 pack thru today. Then I hope to sit at my kitchen table & coupon for those less fortunate than me! I want to make a big donation in honor of my getting thru this surgery alive! I really feared death & leaving my kids with no mother. My husband may have to do the shopping part of my couponing but he knows how important it is for me to donate to those in need.

Please let us know how you're doing & please, please, please, don't hesitate to call your doc. Sunday is a GREAT day for him/her to hear from you!