Hi group. I guess im here because ive been feeling emotional. I was released from the hospital on 8/17 & couldnt do much due to swelling & gas however today (Sunday) I opened my eyes to a fear of.not taking in as much water & protein. I cant seem to drink as much as I want/need. Has anyone else gone through this or does anyone have any words of advice? Im nervous about not drinking enough of either water or protein shakes.

I was sleeved on the 13th. I just started feeling like myself yesterday. Today I got more fluids and proteins in than yesterday. It does get better every day.

I was sleeved on the 13th. I just started feeling like myself yesterday. Today I got more fluids and Proteins in than yesterday. It does get better every day.

Hi nancy, thank you for replying. I do feel a little better everyday, I just wanna make sure im.not missing out on the Water & Protein. My doctor stressed the importance of 30ccs of water every 15 min & to make sure in between im drinking my protein since protein aids in the healing process. They also gave me the pneumonia shot & ive started my period today so im all over the place lol.

It gets easier, I am 10 days out. Everyday I was able to drink more, take baby steps. Took me an hour to get a shake down.

Concentrate on liquids the 1st week. You don't want to become dehydrated. Broth, SF popsicles, water if you can. If you can't get protein in right away don't be as concerned. I think I was lucky to get in 200 cals a day that 1st week but did sip liquids when I could.

Thank you all for replying. Your advice is liquid gold to me thank you for putting a little perspective into it. I now have a little something more to look forward to tomorrow.

Yes it gets easier and please don't beat yourself up if you don't get in all your proteins at first. Just try your best, your stomach is still healing. As time passes you will find yourself able to finish a whole protein shake, but that's at about 2-3 weeks. So just keep sipping!

I'm 6 weeks out and it does get better a little each day. I still can't get in all my Water but it's getting better. The Protein - much harder considering those shakes make me gag. Hang in there and try to remember its an entirely new life and it's going to take a while to get used to.

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Hi group. I guess im here because ive been feeling emotional. I was released from the hospital on 8/17 & couldnt do much due to swelling & gas however today (Sunday) I opened my eyes to a fear of.not taking in as much water & protein. I cant seem to drink as much as I want/need. Has anyone else gone through this or does anyone have any words of advice? Im nervous about not drinking enough of either water or protein shakes.

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Your body will tell you what you need, and right now in your journey the water is the most important. God Bless.

I was sleeved on 8/12 and struggled first few days to get my liquids in but don't worry it gets easier. I'm now having no problem getting all I need in. You will too. The swelling and gas gets better and those fluids go right in.

I was sleeved 8/14, but wasn't released until 8/16 because I wasn't consuming enough liquids. I guess due to me be very mobile at the hospital, I was released. I still have problems with getting liquids in. But I'm sure it'll get better. I'm up to 24 ounces of plain liquids not including my thick Protein shakes (thank God for Carnation Instant Breakfast) and creamed Soups.

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I was sleeved 8/16. Protein shakes take around forty five minutes to finish. Cold water intake gets better day after day. Just drink what you can. Personally i am struggling with wanting to eat something solid like lunch meat.

I just had surgery Aug. 20th, why do I get a tight chest feeling in the esophagus area?

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Congrats on the surgery. As for the tightness...it might be gas. Just before my surgery mu doctor warned me I will.feel a tightness in my chest but not to worry. If your that concerned contact your surgeon.