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I suppose to have 4 med cups of clear liquid and 2 med cups of protein shake every hour. I can't do it, it's too much. I'm really trying. I'm only 2 days post op. any suggestions. I'm trying to walk as much as I can too. This gas pain is terrible that I have to take the pain meds every 4 hrs for some relief. I also take chewable gas x too, but u can only take so many a day. I need this gas gone!

Can someone please add me to this thread. I had my RYN surgery on 3/13/13. Hw-270 Sw-247 CW-233

@tbaby.... They tolde to drink what I can and each day I seem to be able to get more in!!! I had my surgery on the 13th and I'm up to drinking 40 oz a day... It gets easier as time goes on! Today I had my Dr. Visit for 1 week post op and I am down 3 lbs. !!! I know it's not a lot but I'm happy with it!

Janel

Peeing razor blades with fever sounds like a bladder infection.

Give your doctor a call.

Janel

Peeing razor blades with fever sounds like a bladder infection.

Give your doctor a call.

Thank you it is UTI I am one day 2 of meds and doing much better. I've been able to get one meal in and 16 oz of liquid. Weight loss since surgery is 9 pounds in one week.

Janel

So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. Pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

I'm having a good day! My biggest problem is being so full. I have a Gtube that goes to my remnant stomach, and I have to put two boost shakes in there as well as any of the 80oz of fluids that I can't get into my pouch each day. The problem is I don't feel like my remnant stomach is emptying like it should b/c it's always full, I have to constantly open the tube and empty my stomach. I'm getting around good, and having minimal pain. The key to getting rid of the gas is to walk!! That does it every time. Everytime I get up and walk for even ten minutes, I have to pee and pass gas, sometimes even a BM. So walk, walk, walk. I just want to feel normal and not so full!!

I'm having a good day! My biggest problem is being so full. I have a Gtube that goes to my remnant stomach, and I have to put two boost shakes in there as well as any of the 80oz of fluids that I can't get into my pouch each day. The problem is I don't feel like my remnant stomach is emptying like it should b/c it's always full, I have to constantly open the tube and empty my stomach. I'm getting around good, and having minimal pain. The key to getting rid of the gas is to walk!! That does it every time. Everytime I get up and walk for even ten minutes, I have to pee and pass gas, sometimes even a BM. So walk, walk, walk. I just want to feel normal and not so full!!

Glad to hear from you and that your doing so well... Why do u have to feed the remnant stomach and the pouch???

Glad to hear from you and that your doing so well... Why do u have to feed the remnant stomach and the pouch???

That seems odd to me too, that you have a g tube. I wonder why your surgeon does that?

So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. Pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

Have you tried to just cut them in half and swallow them with water? I thought I would have to crush some of mine but have been able to take them as usual without crushing them just have you cut them. I too am still on full liquids but the pills dissolve so quickly once they go down. So they shouldn't harm you.

So today was the first day to start back on my regular pills. So I crushed them and mixed with applesauce as instructed and it was terrible. I only was able to take half of the amount bc it was so bad and it felt like I was gonna vomit it all up again. I even wen as far as putting my hair up in a pony tail quickly. Lol. Any suggestions on crushing ur pills an taking them with something different that will mask ye flavor of the crushed. Pudding maybe? I'm on full liquid diet for 2 weeks.

I just take mine whole one at a time. My doc told me not to crush them unless I had any problems, and so far so good. I take 3 pills every morning. One is small, but the other 2 are about the size of a Tylenol. If you have to crush them, sugar free pudding is the way to go.

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Ditto that. That seems awful. I'm so sorry you're having to go through that. Hope that you don't have it too long.

Well I made the worlds tiniest egg white and cheese omelet and ate a little over half of it. I also made some chocolate protein pudding...not too shabby. I've gotten in about 30 grams of protein today, but now I'm behind on water. What an insane balancing act.

The G tube is to help me get nutrients fluids while I'm learning my new pouch. I only have to have it for four weeks. It is a lot to take in but I'm okay with it. Just so stinking stuffed all the time.

I'm home from hospt. Had surg on Tuesday. Did clear liquids ( 60cc's every hour) all day. Today I started full liquid diet for 2 weeks til my post op. I'm to get 120 cc's every hour and increase as tolerated a little at a time. I haven't had a BM but I did pass gas once. The gas pains are still a big issue it hurts really bad but no nausea so far thank god. I came off the more phone yest bc it wasn't helpings and started the loratab and thy seems to help but it tastes nasty so I have to take a drink after that. All in all it's going good. I did gain 14 pounds in the hosp bc of all the gas they filled me up with and the amount of fluids I got. I did have to get more fluids than normal bc my urine didn't look good and my kidney function levels started to increase. I'm happy to be here.

I wish the best for everyone.

Hope your recovery at home goes great

HW 227, SW 214, CW 222 - Loss To Date 13lb - Surgery RNY 3/14/13