I am 8 days out and my doctor has already put me on pureed foods. I feel like it is impossible in a single day for me to get my 48-64 oz of liquid plus 1200 calories, 100 grams of Protein. I'm able to choke down almost a whole Protein shake with powder added to it over a couple of hours, and about 6-8 ounces of food pureed throughout the day but that's still bringing me to about 75grams of protein and 600-700 calories with 30 ounces of liquid. I'm taking all of my Vitamins too. I am off pain meds and only taking the omeprazole now.

I am also finding myself to have a lot of soreness, and what feels like pulling, around the area of the biggest incision where they pulled my stomach out of. It just feels like the skin is stretching - no redness, no bleeding, no fevers. Just soreness and like my skin is adhered to something thats trying to pull away. Any ideas what this is and to stop myself from doubling over in pain?

The surgeons recommendations are goals to aspire to. Your main focus should be fluids and work on increasing the Protein each day. You are doing great

Regarding the pulling sensation...also normal. Some walk while hugging a pillow. I found mysel waking in a hunched position so I began to make conscious decision to stand up straight. The more you walk,myse more you can practice this, and the better you will feel. If you are really concerned, please contact your surgeon

I'm proud of myself for not overdoing it and feeling nauseous or vomiting - I think I am going to go back to liquids and slowly bring in my Protein shakes - I am definitely not ready for much more yet.

The pulling is mostly when I'm sitting or looking to get up from laying in bed. It's all at the point of the bigger incision and indent that pulling my stomach had left. It definitely feels better when I hold on to that part of my stomach when I go to stand up - almost like I'm helping it stay in place as I'm moving the rest of me.

It sounds to me like you are doing great! I was told to try to get 100 grams of protein in as soon as possible, but there was no real expectation that I would be doing so within the first couple of weeks. Also, at 8 days post-op, I was proud to get over 450 calories a day. Prioritize water, then protein. Don't worry too much about your exact calorie totals. And remember all your vitamins/meds. You are doing really really well!

@@ProjectMe @@JamieLogical Thank you guys so much! I really do appreciate the positive feedback. I just want to get the most out of this and know I'm not hurting myself in way with what I'm doing.

I think I am going to go back to liquids full time and just know that I can handle the purees, but that I'm not ready to totally incorporate yet.

Definitely need to find a way of sleeping though. The body aches are making it very difficult.

Edited March 21, 201511 yr by Shell88

Hey shell88 I had the same pain exactly what and where u are talking about and my doc said that it was where the muscles and nerves were sown together. It had my stomach looking like I had a cave forming. He said that it was normal and it would drop

It's gotten a lot better.... it's a dull discomfort of know there's something not the same - no longer an ache or a pain. At 10 days I was hospitalized for dehydration and pain, but by yesterday - I feel about 85% which is a huge jump! Waiting for this glue to come off on its own even though my surgeon wants me to take it off myself. I just feel better not playing with it lol

Well I wish u much success with everything

How are you doing?

@@Elode I'm beyond dehydrated. I got sick on an ounce of pureed crab Soup yesterday and wasnt able to keep any liquid in all day. Woke up with a migraine, itchy skin, dry mouth, and pain in my back. If i can't get anything down this morning, i may need to go back to the hospital for IV fluids- I'm just avoiding it like the plague.

I guess I can't handle crab

@@Shell88 Yes you defiantly do need to go back if you can't drink. Have you tried coconut water?

@ Elode no I've tried Powerade, Water, chamomile tea, and ice pops. I was able to get about 4oz in this morning - but I'm still feeling really awful - the water is causing some massive gastric reflux, and the headache won't go away.

And of course I can't get in touch with my surgeon's office - mail box is full.... go figure.

I found out that because I had lost my weight so fast that I had caused gallstones to form. I had my surgery in June 2014 and had my gallbladder removed in Jan 2015. My back was killing me. I have a lot of sinus drainage due to my allergies and that makes me sick to my stomach so I'm not eating as much.

I'm losing weight really quick but i think it's negatively effecting my body. I can't keep anything in. I'm also getting some back drip from my sinuses. But currently at the hospital again. Couldn't get in touch with my surgeon. They are shooting me up with liquids- they put it on the pump so i get them quicker

I had bad recovery but great now two months out and feeling good

@@dar81 I'm sorry you had such a hard recovery - it does make me feel better to know it's not just me. It was really difficult going from feeling really well the first few days to being dehydrated, severe side pain, and now lactose intolerant. I'm trying really hard to re-situate my diet plans and remind myself to drink enough while getting prepared to return to work next Monday since I've already been out for 3 weeks. Any advice or tips from your journey post op?