Hi I’m tina and I just got sleeved on December 5 and so far I am unable to get in all my liquids they want me to get down in 24 hrs and I am also extremely emotional is this normal?

Tina

It is common for individuals who just had weight loss surgery to be unable to meet their fluid and protein goals in the very beginning. Your body is in a major heal mode. Just keep trying and you should be able to get there in the next couple weeks.

My surgery was 11/28. I was told to do my best to get to the fluid goals but if I didn’t make them it wasn’t the end of the world, but they cautioned me against dehydration so that was a good motivator. My goals started at 24, then 32, now I’m at 48 (end of week 2). Keep sipping! It’ll add up. If it doesn’t, a sugar free popsicle is 3 easy ounces I lived on popsicles the few days after my surgery.

The emotional bit I didn’t have past day 3. But I cried at random times day 1-3. But I hear any emotional swings are normal early on, but keep an eye on it!

Hi Tina,

I was sleeved December 4th, and I was also having issues with water intake. Mostly because of nausea and vomiting. Turned out the pain and nausea medication they prescribed me, was just not compatible with me post surgery. I ended up being readmitted for 2 days because I became so dehydrated. Now I'm back home and am constantly worried I'm not drinking enough. I rely on a Gymboss timer to help remind me to constantly sip sip sip. It's a hard thing to wrap my head around for sure, but we'll get there eventually where it is second nature. Good luck.

Hi! I'm 3 days post-surgery. I've been struggling to get my fluid, my doctor want 64 ounces--but I'm only managing about 45. I am getting my protein in--thankful for NuWhey Protein shots, which are only 3.8 ounces but have 42 grams of protein. I keep trying water but it is hard. Maybe I need some sugar free popsicles or even just ice chips. I;m thankful that I'm not hungry so that hasn't been a problem. I too started a timer--every 10 minutes--to remind me to sip. It seems to help some.But the other problem is I'm just so sleepy still!

Just try your best to get it all in. Im 2 weeks post op tomorrow and I dont get all my protein in yet but I try. The water Im doing better at. We are still early days. All we can do is try.

I was sleeved Dec. 12. I feel great, but I’m not hitting fluid or protein goals yet, though I’m pushing hard. I’m not stressing; I’m doing my best and it gets better each day.

Hi bud, my surgery was 03/10/17. It was hard to even sip water.. so I guess is normal.. everyday you will be able to drink more water.. don’t get discourage..

Try juice plus. The fruit and vegetable all you need in a capsule.

Just thought I'd let everyone know I tried ice chips instead of water and had a lot more luck getting fluids in--was at 55 oz today. My Dr. stressed the protein so I've been making it a goal to get at least 70grams each day!

I had a really hard time getting fluids in the first week, too. I was so nauseous, and the meds I was given weren't working as long as I needed them to until I could take the next dose. I believe I drank an average of 20 oz per day and didn't tolerate any protein. So, I became dehydrated. Luckily my vital signs and labwork didn't take a hit, so I was able to get fluids as an outpatient instead of an inpatient. Being dehydrated felt awful. I felt so much better after my IV fluids; my nausea even got better. Since then I've been able to get at least 64 oz of fluids including about 30g of protein per day.

If you even think you might be dehydrated, contact your doctor. S/he might set you up with IV fluids which may make you feel better and make it easier to drink.

I’m now 5 months out. I’ve always loved drinking water. But up to and including now, I can’t get in the 60 oz or whatever I’m supposed to drink. Right after surgery the first weeks I for sure couldn’t. Couldn’t take normal sips, even. Do your best. Keep trying to measure. But I’ve lost good weight and I am healthy without being able to drink all the water. I carry it with me everywhere but each time I eat there is so much time I am not allowed to drink, before or after, that it doesn’t really help me. I prob;y used to drink 20 oz with each meal and now we aren’t supposed to drink.