So today I came for my post op 2 week check up. I found out not only am I not getting enough protein (I'm having trouble with wanting to eat) but I'm also dehydrated. Remember everyone. Fluids, fluids, fluids. Has anyone else had this issue?

Some individuals find it difficult to meet the daily requirements after surgery. This is because your stomach needs time to heal and this can take a couple weeks or more. But just keep trying and you should be able to get there.

The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight.

Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even Water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate Hot drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

So today I came for my post op 2 week check up. I found out not only am I not getting enough Protein (I'm having trouble with wanting to eat) but I'm also dehydrated. Remember everyone. Fluids, fluids, fluids. Has anyone else had this issue?

What r they going to do?

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They gave me an IV fluids and released me. They said my vitals are ok now. I just need to make sure I get enough liquids and I need to change my protein drinks to a water based one.

Some individuals find it difficult to meet the daily requirements after surgery. This is because your stomach needs time to heal and this can take a couple weeks or more. But just keep trying and you should be able to get there.

The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight.

Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even Water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate hot drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

Thank you for the info. I also have a problem with water tasting funny. I tried crystal light last night but I don't think my stomach liked it. I will try to look for the other items you mentioned.

I was getting all of my fluids in pretty quickly after surgery. I was super strict about it. I had a timer to remind me every 15 minutes to drink my 1 ounce thimble.

With that said, my two first appointments I found out I was dehydrated. Had to sit there for several hours and receive fluids. Its been better since, though.

I was getting all of my fluids in pretty quickly after surgery. I was super strict about it. I had a timer to remind me every 15 minutes to drink my 1 ounce thimble.

With that said, my two first appointments I found out I was dehydrated. Had to sit there for several hours and receive fluids. Its been better since, though.

Glad to hear you're doing better. I'm still struggling to get the fluids in.