Hi everyone, I'm one week post op and I feel awful! My first stage post-op was one week clear liquids only....

No protein, no vitamins, nothing! Just clear liquids. Needless to say I've been miserable since I got home. I'm lightheaded, dizzy, lethargic, irritable, etc. (my poor husband).

Today I started stage 2 which is full liquids. I had 2 protein shakes, a yogurt shake and of course water. I was hoping I would feel better now that I'm getting nutrients again, but I still feel the same.

To top it all off, I've had terrible diarrhea since I got home. I mean crampingly bad. My a** is legit sore from it.

PLEASE tell me this gets better? I'm about to spiral out into a serious depression.

A LOT of people, (myself included,) have lactose intolerance issues post-op. Try chicken or beef broth instead of the yogurt shake. Also, try puréed meat and tomatoes. If you purée it REALLY well, it's really good and much easier on your healing tummy than so many shakes.

1 hour ago, PAguy said:

Hi everyone, I'm one week post op and I feel awful! My first stage post-op was one week Clear Liquids only....

No Protein, no Vitamins, nothing! Just clear liquids. Needless to say I've been miserable since I got home. I'm lightheaded, dizzy, lethargic, irritable, etc. (my poor husband).

Today I started stage 2 which is full liquids. I had 2 Protein Shakes, a yogurt shake and of course Water. I was hoping I would feel better now that I'm getting nutrients again, but I still feel the same.

To top it all off, I've had terrible diarrhea since I got home. I mean crampingly bad. My a** is legit sore from it.

PLEASE tell me this gets better? I'm about to spiral out into a serious depression.

I have been on a similar post-op plan as you. Are you taking your vitamins now? I would check your blood sugar to makes sure it isn't dropping too low. I did fine on the clear liquids, but I was drinking a lot of homemade broths which were really satisfying to me. I would also try some well blended creamy soups if you can.

Hang in there and each day should get better.

I too am 8 days post op and it's hard as hell but we will get through this this together message me an time I need some one to keep my sane as well

Exercise has been a saving Grace

Love

Just make sure you are taking your vitamins cause that makes a huge difference. Also it will get better