I had gastric bypass on Monday. Everything went well, I was able to come home on Wednesday. Thursday, I started having uncontrollable bowel movements. Basically every sip of fluid or protein drink just went right through me. Called the hospital and got a script for some meds because they said basically the antibiotics they gave me in the hospital had killed the good bacteria in my gut too. Friday morning went into the surgeon’s office and they said everything looked good and just to continue the meds they called in (I also added some probiotics to help). This evening (Friday), I started throwing up as well. Only thing I’ve had in over 24 hours is watered down apple juice. Talked to my surgeon tonight and he said to try lukewarm water, and if not to come into the hospital tomorrow. I’m taking zofran and Reglan for nausea. Anybody have any tips on what/how to get more fluid to stay down while the other med does its job? Or an idea of sustenance cause I’ve only had a few sips of protein since Monday, and I’m feeling a little weak?

Watered down apple juice may still be too much for you. How about sticking to simple water at room temperature. I am just over 4 months post-op and I still prefer water at room temperature. Sometimes really cold liquids bother me. Also remember to slowly sip. Drinking too fast, even for me now, will cause discomfort.

During the first few weeks after surgery, it is common for individuals to be unable to meet their protein and fluid daily requirements. That is because your body is in a major heal mode.

It is good that you are taking probiotics to help establish the colonies of good gut bacteria after being treated with antibiotics. That should help.

It is common for your taste buds to change after surgery. Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. Sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate hot drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

The fluid requirement is met by a combination. It is not only the water that you drink each day. But also the water you drink when you take your vitamins and medicine. It is the milk you drink. It is the fluids content of the protein shakes. It is the water component of the soups you take. It is met by flavored water such as Crystal Light. It is met by sugar free popsicles. It is met by tea and decaf coffee. It is a combination of all the fluids that you consume during the day.

Going to follow this thread, much wisdom on here.

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Thanks guys! I’ll play around with the type of drink and the temperature of it to see if that helps.