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Exhausted, 2 weeks out and nothing but water

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nikki1405    5

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So I was sleeved 2 weeks ago today and my surgeon is super strict he only wants me to have Water, no Vitamins, no protien, no broth just plain water! And it is working I'm already down 20 lbs but I'm so tired all the time its so hard to get any exercise in and I feel guilty all the time for being hungry! everyone says its just in my head but its not! Is any of this normal? Did anyone else go through this?

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frenchyprof927    29

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So I was sleeved 2 weeks ago today and my surgeon is super strict he only wants me to have Water, no Vitamins, no protien, no broth just plain water! And it is working I'm already down 20 lbs but I'm so tired all the time its so hard to get any exercise in and I feel guilty all the time for being hungry! everyone says its just in my head but its not! Is any of this normal? Did anyone else go through this?
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I am 6 months post surgery and still have struggled with bouts of hunger. What is the rationale for only water?


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I dont know he said something about shocking my metabolism but he wants me to be active also and its so hard with no energy

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I guess that make sense but I certainly understand the lack of energy with nothing but Water.
Can you walk paces in your house? I had to do that because of some major complications during surgery.


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Sosewsue61    3,185

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That is starvation and ridiculous, I have never heard of 2 weeks on Water alone. You need Protein to heal.

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Where is your Dr from? I also have never heard of any Dr recommending only Water. Does he have a Nutritionist on staff? Have you spoken with her? Being in starvation mode is not going to allow you to heal.

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Apple1    2,572

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I have never heard of two weeks only Water. I thought one week of Clear Liquids post-op was hard. I would be worried about proper healing.

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I am sure you have a great doctor, but maybe clarify he/she wants only Water for 2 weeks? Perhaps there is a miscommunication. I have researched these surgeries for a long time and read many medical journals and different doctors schools of thought but I have not come across a doctor who recommends going that long with just water. I have seen clear liquid for a long time, but again I believe they are adding Protein supplements. I would be slightly concerned about healing and recovery with the absences of anything but water for that long. I started Protein Shakes and Vitamins, probably 3/4 days post op along with cream Soups.


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sprysmeow    28

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I agree, you should check with your nutritionist. That does NOT sound right. My nutritionist said a minimum of 60 grams of Protein per day. The clear diet ends after the hospital, but even then you are having clear protein like broth, Premier Clear Protein, Jello, etc. Once home they says liquids week one, pureed week 2, Just Water does not make any sense.

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nikki1405    5

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He's Romanian I think, and he's a very successful surgeon I did my homework and he has very high success rates. The nutritionist is surprised that he has said only Water and she told me to ask him tomorrow (we have my 2 week post op) I'm usually pretty shy and dont speak up but if he doesn't let me have something else I might start crying! Thats how frustrated I am! Im moody, I have headaches, and I always need a nap throughout the day. I was on the treadmill the other day and when I finished I had to hold on to the wall because I thought I was gonna pass out! Some say its good to cleanse your system and the first week I was fine and I bought excellent Vitamins and Isopure drinks and everything else I can have thats clear I'm just waiting to hear its ok


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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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