Hi everyone! I am only 11 days post op but I’m already so discouraged. I logically know I am still swollen and due to a longer hospital stay with continuous IV fluids running, I have more water weight to lose. I also had adhesions they had to take down which gave me pretty significant pain and swelling also.

I lost 17 pounds during the 14 day liver shrinking fluid diet. After surgery I was discharged home at a weight of 15 pounds higher than when I went in. I have finally lost the weight and after 11 days I am where I was upon arrival to the hospital. However, I should be down from there as well due to remaining on a strict liquid diet.

I am hungry and depressed over the “lack of results” and remaining on a liquid diet. Has anyone else experienced this?

@kdjWItoSC We share the same surgery date: 6/13/2018. I stopped weighing myself after I noticed that I was getting different readings throughout the day.

I am having trouble getting enough protein and fluids. My problem isn't keeping them down; I just can't motivate myself to eat or drink anything. Nothing smells or tastes good. My body isn't telling me to drink. I don't even notice any abdominal discomfort. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I had surgery. Nothing is tender. No pain whatsoever.
My increased need for sleep is what I notice the most. I sleep late and I take multiple naps.

That is what I'm experiencing, I just had surgery July 2nd. I just want to sleep.

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