I am 3 days post op. I don't miss the food and I am struggling to even drink the protein and liquids. I feel bloated and hope to feel comfortable at some point, I don't want to end up in the hospital dehydrated.

I am 3 days post op. I don't miss the food and I am struggling to even drink the Protein and liquids. I feel bloated and hope to feel comfortable at some point, I don't want to end up in the hospital dehydrated.

Ali, im still the same way and im 7wks post op. I dont want food, just Water. My taste changed as far as the Protein shakes and so i hate the 1s that i loved before surgery. Now to get protein, im trying to eat all foods high in protein but id have to eat 24hrs in order to get the amount of protein in without a shake or the powder. It has definitely been 1 crazy ride for me. Ive been to the er 2x for dehydration and its horrible to try to bounce back afterwards. Please make sure you keep up with your bowel movements. Constipation sat in with me so in 7wks ive only gone 2x and thats witb taking stool softner everyday. Now during the day, i try to get in some prune juice along with my water. But i had my gallbladder and a large hernia repaired all at once to. My stomach feels tight all the time. 5 sips of water and im done for 45mins. Im still just eating maybe half of 1 medium egg. Idk if this is the norm. Ive talked to people who still eat the samethings they were eating prior to surgery, which, i dont understand but thats their truth, this is mine. Take your time, this isnt a race. I lost 41lbs by my 4wk checkup. It will come off. I started in a true 3x, now 7wks later, im in a xl-l, depending of the designer. Follow the drs orders. Fluids and walking right now is all u need to focus on. Good luck

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Thank you so much for the advice, definitley appreciate it. Did you by any chance take any antiacid? My discharge paperwork said I should've received a prescription but I never got one.

Good luck and pressey24 said it is not a race...took 6th day fore to poop..I suffer from IBS to so the pain to pass was horrible..but has gotten a little better..I am 10days post op and the shakes are death to me..when I too liked them b4, I try to drink Water but catches myslef sitting next to a bottle and not wanting it smh..so not want the we visit at all...no cravings nor want food be a use my taste buds are off didn't expect that at all...had hernia repair as well so healing from that has really been my concern so I'm trying to switch gears to drink more..smoothies have been my friend because I add spinach to help the bowel flow since I don't eat..Best of luck ..we have to do this one day at a time..????????

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I had my surgery on the 8th of this month. Didn't poop for 9 days. I even asked friends and family that had RNY how long it was before they could go. I was so relieved when it finally happened. I have issues with the premier shakes too, never hungry so I basically have to force myself to drink it in the morning then try to remember to keep drinking water all day. I've been eating creamy type, soups not from the can tried that blech. I think that might be helping with moving things along. The only thing I seem to crave is sugar free jello even that takes a while to get down. I tried a chocolate, sugar free pudding, it took me 2 days to eat the little container. I love chocolate too. So taste buds are definitely different. Good luck with everything.

Hey,

I'm 11 days post op. I had a hard time getting food down the first several days. My dietitician said she is concerned with liquids more so than food. I relied on chicken broth during the first days. It seemed to go down much faster than regular Water. One day I had only 17 oz of water and I felt like crap. I was light headed, unstable when walking, and dizzy. Keep drinking those liquids! You have to! Remember, it will only get better. SIP SIP SIP!

The premade muscle milk shakes I bought do not work with my post op pouch! I had to switch to my pure Protein powder with almond milk and poochie doesn't seem to mind that one. If you're having trouble with one kind, try another. You need that protein!

Good luck!