Got sleeved yesterday and it was an outpatient procedure. I am having trouble getting my Protein and food intake. I cannot say I am in major pain, just major discomfort but every time I sip on something, Water, broth, Protein shake, I gag. I have not thrown up and I even have the nausea patch behind my ear.

Does food liquid consumption get better with time?

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When you were discharged, did you get the little cups? Are you taking little sips of liquid? I remember I had to drink very little and very often to try to get my protein and water in during the first couple of days. Not sure why you're gagging - just try to take it slow. If you continue to gag- give your dr. a call.

@@Sandee29 yes I am using the tiny little medicine cups to pace my drinking. I think this will just take so,e getting used to. It shall be well.

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I cannot believe that your procedure was done as an outpatient. This is something that should never be done as an outpatient. Dehydration can be life-threatening and is the major cause for readmission from the procedure. I don't understand doctors that work like this.

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I agree. I was kept in the hospital for 2 days. Had and X-ray done 24 hours after surgery to check for leaks in my stomach. It was hard to get fluids down at the beginning. Important to get fluids in over Protein. It got better by second week.

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Got sleeved yesterday and it was an outpatient procedure. I am having trouble getting my Protein and food intake. I cannot say I am in major pain, just major discomfort but every time I sip on something, Water, broth, protein shake, I gag. I have not thrown up and I even have the nausea patch behind my ear.

Does food liquid consumption get better with time?

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Yes! Your stomach is swollen right now.

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