So, I'm sitting in the ER while typing this because I apparently wasn't getting enough fluids and wound up with pretty bad dehydration. I woke up feeling extremely nauseated with a terrible headache (basically like I had an awful hangover) and when I tried to sip my Vitamin Water Zero, I couldn't keep it down. (This is the first time I've had trouble with vomiting since the bad reaction I had to the anaesthesia.)

I called my surgeon and talked to his PA, who asked me to come in. So I went into the surgeon's office (which is just a block from the hospital) and after she examined me she asked me to go to the ER for fluids and labs. The labs came back and confirmed that my electrolytes were all over the place and something called my "anion gap" was too wide (like the rest of me - haha!) which apparently signifies extreme dehydration. I've gotten 2 IVs of fluids plus a banana bag and two different anti-nausea medications and am feeling loads better, so hoping they send me home soon!!

Pretty annoyed with myself that I let this happen, though - I knew I wasn't getting enough fluids but because it's been so uncomfortable I just let it go and assumed I would be fine. Clearly I am not a doctor. Let this be a warning to everyone - drink your fluids, especially during your first few weeks! It's more important than hitting the protein and calories. I'm proof.

Thanks for the info and hope you feel better soon!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

My NUT says, 64 ounces of fliuds is ideal, but 40 will keep you out of the ER.

I like that! Will certainly be aiming for 64 (my doc told me that DS patients need more than other weight loss surgeries?) but won't get mad at myself as long as I hit 40.

Home now, thank goodness. That was not a fun day!

I'm glad you are home and feeling better. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us pre-oppers! I saw a video Lauren Losing made on YT about how she felt "protein first" was pushed too much at the expense of water intake. So now I know, fluids first!