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just sleeved 2/10 and can barely reach my liquid intake

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stan30168    1

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I also cannot have a bowel movement. Been drinking "smooth move" herbal tea today and I just took a suppository.

If possible, I suggest Miralax or one of the generics. I didn't finally started taking a week out with no bowel movement. It worked pretty quickly after 2 doses.

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Pam_2-06-2017    375

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I am sorry you're struggling. It is scary when so many changes have taken place so dramatically. I was sleeved on 2/6/2017 and Wow..talk about shock to the body.

On day one, it was a joke that the nurses wanted me to drink 1 oz ever 15 minutes. On day 3, I was able to drink 25 ounces in a day. on day 5 I got 53 oz in a day, on day 6, I finally went poop, day 7 got my first 60 g of Protein, and on day 8 I couldn't poop anymore...

What a roller coaster it has been. Today I feel more like myself. I woke up with my tummy telling me it was time to eat. I love to mix my chocolate and banana shake together for a yummy change...HA!

My reflux has subsided, my gas is gone and finally my tummy spasms have stopped. I started taking liight walks at about day 4.

Each time a symptom or something came up weird, i searched this board for other experiences. I haven't come across one that someone else hasn't had. That is very soothing to my fear.

Each day will get better, some days may be harder but it was very brave to do what you have done. That bravery will carry you through the tough days.

Take care

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Dennydoo    4

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Benefibre. 2 tsps in your morning cuppa and you'll have soft stools without any problems. Some people don't poo but once a week after the op. I go every day. Once only, though.

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ljya78    2

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im freaking out because its so hard to keep liquids down. everyone is saying this is normal and ill one day be able to get food down. but that seems impossible to me right now. can anyone please give me some words of hope from their own experiences??




Hey I had my surgery on 1/30, I had the same problem the first few days. Basically I had to wait for the swelling to go down in my stomach. Just keep sipping!

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sleevinpops    303

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Just remember, you just gad major surgery!! Your stomach area is still swollen.you will not reach the requirement until that swelling goes down. You wont get your food intake either. Those are goals to get to! Just like everything else! Sip, sip, sip. Youll be fine! Im 4 years on june 24 '17.

How long does it take for the swelling to go down?

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w8onit    40

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thank you all so much!! i want to take the time to thank you all. day four post op and it is getting easier. its just a scary feeling.

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jensrdy593    13

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I'm 2 weeks in and still can't get 2 Protein Shakes in and a bottle of water! It's tough and not feeling hungry doesn't signal the plane! Take it one day at a time, it gets better I am told ....

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w8onit    40

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I'm 2 weeks in and still can't get 2 Protein shakes in and a bottle of water! It's tough and not feeling hungry doesn't signal the plane! Take it one day at a time, it gets better I am told ....

aww thank you so much. im so thankful for this community because no one outside it can relate. im doing much better than i was yesterday. but still got a ways to go. hang in there as well..we got this[emoji1320]

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