5 Days Post Op and feeling Regretful

[momto3E 14]

Did anyone else feel this way at first too?

I'm having a hard time with getting the Vitamins and Protein down and last night I woke up several times choking on regurgitation.

I knew the beginning was going to be a challenge, but I'm hoping to hear positive stories of how it got better for you, & if the first couple weeks was a challenge.

I'm looking forward to when I can start thinking positively about making this decision.

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[elisa5150 212]

My surgery is Tuesday. My dr & nutritionist say no Vitamins til 2 weeks. It's going to be a struggle to get the Protein to ideal numbers because the slow drinking and portion size is far more important in the beginning. I'm sorry you are struggling. Have you called your surgeon's office? Maybe his nurse could advise you. Hang in there.

[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

I agree with @alisa5150 call your surgeons office.. Regurgitating isn't right.. And sounds like you're filling your belly too full

Munky

[momto3E 14]

Thank you both!

The nurse in the hospital told me I could go up to 2 oz every 15 minutes so now I feel like that may be too much. It makes sense about why it's trying to come back up and sit in my throat.

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[shedo82773 1,236]

Another thing I found out ( not soon enough for myself) but my Surgeon finally told me that it will take time to reach those goals for both the Protein and fluids. But the main concern is drinking your fluids it doesn't take long for us to become dehydrated so keep sipping! Also later on your protein counts toward your fluids per my Surgeon after I was totally stressed about it!! LOL

[shedo82773 1,236]

Another thing I found out ( not soon enough for myself) but my Surgeon finally told me that it will take time to reach those goals for both the Protein and fluids. But the main concern is drinking your fluids it doesn't take long for us to become dehydrated so keep sipping! Also later on your protein counts toward your fluids per my Surgeon after I was totally stressed about it!! LOL

BTW I was told to start my Vitamins before my RNY. See different guidelines for each TEAM>

[momto3E 14]

Yes I feel like it has been a source of stress too thinking I'm going to get sick not taking Vitamins or drinking enough Protein.

Also- I started my Vitamins 4 weeks before surgery. But they were not the kind I have to dissolve in Water. The taste made me gag in addition to the regurgitation!

So you think my main focus is to just sip in small amounts?

Have you heard anything about the Vitamin patch? I was thinking of trying that until I can take the pills again.

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[limesqueeze23 43]

Yes I feel like it has been a source of stress too thinking I'm going to get sick not taking Vitamins or drinking enough Protein.

Also- I started my Vitamins 4 weeks before surgery. But they were not the kind I have to dissolve in Water. The taste made me gag in addition to the regurgitation!

So you think my main focus is to just sip in small amounts?

Have you heard anything about the Vitamin patch? I was thinking of trying that until I can take the pills again.

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So I actually ordered some of the Vitamin Patches. I asked my surgeon about them before I did and he said there isn't any reason why they shouldn't work and if that's what I wanted to do he didn't care, as long as I am getting vitamins is what is important to him. I got them because I don't want to add that to one more thing to stress getting in. I'm having surgery on 10/25.

Has anyone tried them and gotten blood work back on them and had blood work done on them?

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[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

Yes I feel like it has been a source of stress too thinking I'm going to get sick not taking Vitamins or drinking enough Protein.

Also- I started my Vitamins 4 weeks before surgery. But they were not the kind I have to dissolve in Water. The taste made me gag in addition to the regurgitation!

So you think my main focus is to just sip in small amounts?

Have you heard anything about the Vitamin patch? I was thinking of trying that until I can take the pills again.

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So I actually ordered some of the Vitamin Patches. I asked my surgeon about them before I did and he said there isn't any reason why they shouldn't work and if that's what I wanted to do he didn't care, as long as I am getting vitamins is what is important to him. I got them because I don't want to add that to one more thing to stress getting in. I'm having surgery on 10/25.

Has anyone tried them and gotten blood work back on them and had blood work done on them?

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I'm super curious about them too.. I didn't even know they existed my surgeon and dietician have never mentioned them I just seen them advertised on here!

[momto3E 14]

The reviews on them (on their store page) seemed amazing... what a stress reliever that would be not to have to worry about taking those!

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[Djmohr 6,965]

Here's the deal....the first several months is rough. That is a reality but I promise it does get better every day.

My surgeon had me stop my Vitamins 2 days before and did not start me on them again until i was 30 days post op. Every surgeon is different.

Just take it one day at a time and focus on liquids. If you dont get enough, that it itself can make you feel miserable.

[Kelleylu 34]

My first week post-op sucked!! Everything will get better!! I think everyone goes through the regret phase at some point.

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[momto3E 14]

Here's the deal....the first several months is rough. That is a reality but I promise it does get better every day.

My surgeon had me stop my Vitamins 2 days before and did not start me on them again until i was 30 days post op. Every surgeon is different.

Just take it one day at a time and focus on liquids. If you dont get enough, that it itself can make you feel miserable.

Djmohr- I was hoping you'd respond! You always have such a kind and genuine response to everyone on these boards.

I have to remember this and know that down the road is when I'll feel better about everything!

Thank you so much!

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[momto3E 14]

My first week post-op sucked!! Everything will get better!! I think everyone goes through the regret phase at some point.

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Thank you so much, Kelleylu- it's nice to know I'm not alone! And I'm so glad my first week post op is almost over! I'm ready for things to look up! :-)

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[Djmohr 6,965]

@@momto3E

I know you will be feeling better soon. Keep us posted!