So Tommorow is one week post op and I feel like I'm doing something wrong. I can barely get in 20g of Protein a day, and am never hungry. Today I went out on a limb to try and ensure I'm following rules. I had a sugar free pop sickle and then I began sipping on my protein premier shake (strawberries n cream), I also had unsweet tea with three Splenda, and sips of Water. I got nauseated and then puked up some nasty smelling stuff that was dark n color. I had also swallowed two pills one for acid reflux and an Iron pill within secs of each other. Did I do something wrong?

I know my doctor was very adamant about taking 5-10 minutes between each pill. I know it sounds crazy, but I am about a week out, same as you, and I personally haven't thrown any pills up yet. Maybe you can try to space out your pills a bit. It is so hard for me to remember not to just take them as I would before surgery, but it is definitely a rule of thumb I have been following for sure.

Wishing you so much luck in your journey!

Thank you best wishes to you as well.

I'm not cleared to take pills yet but when I do everything has to be chewable, crushed or liquid. I'm sorry you went through that it sounds scary.

I agree that spacing your pills will help. You are so early out that your tummy is swollen and not nearly ready to hold to full capacity.

I thought that I was doing something wrong also. At one week out I couldn't get my protein or my water all in.

Have since learned that this is normal but keep trying. You won't be completely officially healed until 6 months out.

I am 6 weeks out and can now easily get all my protein in. I'm still working on getting more water but I am plenty hydrated with what I am getting now so I don't beat myself up about it. I will get there though:-)

Congratulations on your new tiny tummy. These first weeks are tough but you can do it.

Take care

Thank you! I have to keep all of that in mind.

it sounds like something got stuck and ya body started to scream at you. you have to do chewables the first month I am 4 months out and i still do chewables and eat really slow and really small bites. no drinking while eating it will cause you to toss ya cookies.

Yes, whatever it was I NEVER wanna feel it again lol! I'm def taking my water/liquids in super slowly from here on out and ensure my meds r spread far apart

Small sips and small bites. I still do that nearly 4 months out. It's just more comfortable that way.