I am 5 days post - op. I would love to hear any advice for a new sleever.

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I measure mine out so I know I'm drinking enough fluids. Once I drink 20oZ I move to my next 20... Seeing 64oz at one time can feel overwhelming when your can't take much in at a time.

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I feel terrible when I take in liquids. Have you ever had this feeling?

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Your having dizzy spells cuz your post op 4 days and trying to work out w/out fluids.... nah your body ain't having that, do you expect a baby to crawl 4 days after being born??? Lol... girl, they must have prescribed you some good narcs...lol, but seriously, you just NEED to be still, drink fluids/ Protein, and pace/walk your home... you rush this recovery period you will be back hospital...

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I am 5 days post - op. I would love to hear any advice for a new sleever.

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My advice:

Be gentle with yourself, you just had major surgery.

Sip, sip, sip, and walk.

Track your food.

Follow your program. If you have questions about phases and what you are allowed on each phase, then call your NUT.

Make sure you get at least 64 oz of Fluid every day.

Make sure you reach your Protein target every day.

Avoid starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods.

Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Practice eating mindfully: eat slowly, take small bites, and chew thoroughly.

Avoid processed food. Choose fresh, whole foods whenever possible.

Exercise when cleared.

Get enough restful sleep.

Stay off the scale.

And, Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

I am 4 days post op. Still feel very bloated but overall feel great. I've noticed that drinking the bone broth and allot of walking has helped more than anything. Good luck in your journey!

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I'm still trting to figure out how to get in enough fluids. I'm in the full liquid stage, but experiencing alot of dizzy spells. I'm getting very scared.

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Sip, sip, sip.

Set short-term goals.

Set a timer/reminder.

Keep sipping.

I measure mine out so I know I'm drinking enough fluids. Once I drink 20oZ I move to my next 20... Seeing 64oz at one time can feel overwhelming when your can't take much in at a time.

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I feel terrible when I take in liquids. Have you ever had this feeling?

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Did your M.D. rx any anti nausea meds... really helps with get fluids down w/out nausea/vomit...

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I measure mine out so I know I'm drinking enough fluids. Once I drink 20oZ I move to my next 20... Seeing 64oz at one time can feel overwhelming when your can't take much in at a time.

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I feel terrible when I take in liquids. Have you ever had this feeling?

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Did your M.D. rx any anti nausea meds... really helps with get fluids down w/out nausea/vomit...

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Yes he did....the meds made me sick today.

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Don't make it only about weight, follow your plan and treat your stomach like it's a newborn. Get your Protein in, even if you don't think you can, find a way. It's easier for me if I drink it. Isopure, or the equivalent, has 40 grams of protein in each bottle. That's half the amount right there! Doesn't taste bad either. I like to dilute it a little with Water coz it's sweetish tasting. But there are zero carbs. The other go to us called Muscle Milk. It's dairy-free. 25 grams of protein, 0 sugar. Good luck and keep us posted! I'm only 5 weeks out.

Good things come to good people.

Love muscle milk

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Muscle milk is good but thick ... premier Protein shakes vanilla are nit bad at all. They have 30 grams of protein

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Expensive?

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@@Fettchick83 Try tea or broth. Try drinking fluids at different temps - you may tolerate one over the other. You need to rest and hydrate or you'll end up back in the hospital. If you can't tolerate drinking after trying the above - call your Dr.

I agree. Plain water was the hardest thing for me to drink for a long time. Try crystal light, decaf tea, Herb teas, infused water, sugar-free Popsicles, sugar-free jello, crushed ice, etc. Try different temperatures.

I am 4 days post op and very sore! Im doing my best to get as much Water in as I can but I'm at about 50oz water - 8oz of hot tea - Jello and Popsicles . My doc told me for now 1 Protein drink a day most important is hydration at this stage. I'm skeptical "did I do the right thing"? This is SO HARD!

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I'm a newbie 12 days post op.

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