So I had my surgery two days ago, June 1st, and I must say I have been in more pain than I expected and than what I have heard others discuss. I am not sure if it is just really bad timing ( female troubles the day after surgery!) or if this is normal and I am just a baby when I comes to pain. I am having problems getting in all my fluids and protein. So far today I have only gotten in around 20 oz of fluids and less than 10 grams of protein. According to my food tracker I have only had 65 calories today!!!! This is crazy. I do feel better then I did yesterday though, so I guess that's positive. Anyone else experience this level of restriction initially or this level of pain. When I walk I feel that I need to hold the bottom of my stomach, like I have no muscle control and everything is going to fall out! Sleeping is sucks too, I only get a couple hours at a time. It's really hard to lay all the way down. Oh well, enough of my complaints. I know this will get better soon.........????

Had surgery this morning and I'm doing ok so far, but I know it'll be harder once I'm home.

I had nothing to eat or drink the day of surgery, and only a few ice chips the second day. The ice chips made me foam and spit up. I guess I had 0 calories for the first three days. On day 3 I was able to sip on some VitaminWater Zero... and from that day on I haven't had any more problems getting my fluids in. It just varies for us all, but I know that for the first week it is more important to work on getting the fluids in than the Protein or calories.

I am 6 days post op and still having trouble getting in much fluid. Some days I do better with the protein but now I am really focusing on fluids. I don't want to get dehydrated and end back up in the hospital. On top of surgery I have caught a cold with a raging sore throat which makes getting fluids down even more difficult. They put me on amoxicillin today so I pray tomorrow is a much better day. Just keep sipping and do the best you can. Good luck.

Everyday gets better, I promise!! I had my female problem come day before surgery so I know how you feel. Walk walk it will get better faster! Then you will feel as fabulous as your gonna look!!! Good luck

im 2 1/2 months out and still having problem getting Protein and fluids in it will get better the pain is maybe the gas walk as much as you can i remember having hiccups on day 3 and man it hurt like a b@#$% hahaha also laughing was a challenge it will get better!!

best of luck and hope u get better soon!!

Thank you guys for the words of encouragement. I just have to push through this stage I guess. Thanks again for making me feel just a little more normal!!!????❗️

June 3rd sleeved! Feel like shit

Sleeved June2nd. Pain is constant today but a friend recommended getting a belly band. It seems the jiggling is what causes the pain. I feel blessed not to have nausea and managed to get down 35 ounces of water and 11 ounces of protein shake. I was feeling sorry for myself this morning but put on my big girl panties and took a walk. The fresh air did wonders. I love to hear I'm not the only one struggling. I had prepared myself but I feel like I have something to prove to the naysayers. My husband is very supportive but other family members think I took to drastic of a step and I feel like I need to hide my struggles because they feel better that I am struggling. Well screw them. I got this. They can keep their negativity and suck on it. Sorry. Felt a little powerful there for a moment. I got this. I just need to answer to myself.

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Me too!

I'm right there with you! Got 10 oz of protein yesterday but not enough fluids and started to show some dehydration. Just doing fluids today and am able to handle more in an hour. Will try protein again when I get over half my fluids in. Slow and steady I guess!