I just had surgery a few days ago and I am having guilt and regret. I am under a lot of pain especially in my throat, and my chest and my stomach skin area and insides. When I was in the OR I was having major anxiety and wanted to call it quits but felt too deep into it to call it quits. I am having a hard time taking in liquids and if i don't drink the required 5 cups, I will not be discharged today.

I am trying to drink and walk but the pain is not letting me right now.

I heard the nurse talk to another nurse calling me a big baby. I usually have high pain tolerance but my stomach feels all types of messed up.

Any ideas? help? please.

I would report the nurse! I work at a hospital and that would not be tollerated here.

Each person is different and will react differently. I hope you will feel better quickly. I had my sleeve in Mexico, and there was not a "drink this much" rule. Hopefully you'll get to go home and rest.

I felt the exact same way. I was absolutely miserable. It didn't help things that I started my period the day of surgery. I had so much pain I couldn't even get up to walk. It was horrible. I had surgery on March 11 and I do feel tons better. Still pretty sore in the stomach, but much better than in the beginning. Just rest and take your pain meds. And sip your water as often as you can. Good luck! You can do this!

I agree with Calgalintx, I also work in a hospital and talking about patients in such a way is against policy in most places. You should report her if you can or ask for a different nurse to be assigned to your care team.

Take some deep breaths, you'll recover as quickly as your body is able, try to work on easing some of that anxiety you're feeling right now. Do as much water/walking as you are able, the walking will help relieve pressure you are feeling. Request more pain meds if the pain makes you unable to walk. Sip water as slowly and as frequently as you are able so you're not trying to play catch-up when it's time for discharge. Most importantly, talk to your Dr. to let them know you are struggling.

1 hour ago, iliana00000 said:

takeI just had surgery a few days ago and I am having guilt and regret. I am under a lot of pain especially in my throat, and my chest and my stomach skin area and insides. When I was in the OR I was having major anxiety and wanted to call it quits but felt too deep into it to call it quits. I am having a hard time taking in liquids and if i don't drink the required 5 cups, I will not be discharged today.

I am trying to drink and walk but the pain is not letting me right now.

I heard the nurse talk to another nurse calling me a big baby. I usually have high pain tolerance but my stomach feels all types of messed up.

Any ideas? help? please.

#1 I would talk to a patient advocate about the nurse. They should not be talking about their patients in that manor. #2 Just do the best you can. They can't expect more than your best. It does take time to be able to drink your water. Hang in there, it really does get better. Oh and as for your water, sip, sip, sip.??

IT GETS BETTER I PROMISE I KNOW THIS DOES NOT HELP RIGHT NOW IT REALLY DOES ONLY THING THAT MADE IT BETTER WAS WALKING FOR ME AND I WALKED AND WALKED DID NOT REALLY SLEEP JUST WALKED THE HALLS ALL NIGHT WATER HURT TO DRINK HAD TO FORCE IT DOWN AND IT WOULD COME BACK UP

Just had my surgery March 20. I had regards last night like you this liquid diet is getting me. It gets better with time. I take a sip of water every 10 minutes. Even if it's walking in place at your bedside that's a start. Good luck.[emoji890]️[emoji890]️[emoji890]️

Thank you all for your responses I am sorry I didn't respond was finally discharged today. I am feeling pretty exhausted but also did a long long long commute in NYC from the hospital to my home. I just hope with time it gets better and I can stick to my diet. Anyone else feels starving? I am taking in a lot of liquid and tomorrow will begin my liquid proteins, when I smell food my stomach is growling. It is a weird feeling.

Remember at your stage, what feels like hunger could be the st9mach acid that,hasn't quieted down or simple inside swelling. Your body is saying" Iliana, WHAT did you do to ME? Why did you let those doctors do THAT? " see your body does not see the benefits yet, it only knows it's been HURT and it is afraid now. You will become fine as days go by, but right now remember you just had your major surgery, they don't call it "minor" because it has so many changes to it. Keep fluid going in even if it's only a little bit every 15 minutes, it will mount up.

Also what feels like things falling apart may be only things falling finally into place!

Thank you today I did awesome with water, I am basically living on water because I am so tired of protein shakes. So idk how to get my protein amount. Also did some juicing with carrot, celery, cucumber, and beats. Is this okay? and you're right I know it will pay off, and it was a lot of work put into this surgery. I know in a few months I will feel amazing just right now is the hard part. If I could at least get to the mushy stage I'll have a lot more to work with.

Hang in there, and be patient with your new anatomy, and yourself. I too, just had surgery. 3 days ago! I had to drink a certain amount before I could leave the hospital. Walking even when you don't feel like it will help with the gas pain. Are they giving you pain and antinausea pills? You got this! Just hang tight.

I just saw your post about juicing. Number one, ask your team. Veggies may be too riugh on your new tummy, and two, there's not a lot of protein in veggie juice. They want us focusing on water, then protein. Good luck.

That is true I think I'll hold off on the juicing for a while. I am not taking in much protein I am so sick of the protein shakes think I'll buy flavorless protein so I can add to broths and my water. They did give me some I woke up with the worst gas pain, are you out the hospital?

I just had surgery a few days ago and I am having guilt and regret. I am under a lot of pain especially in my throat, and my chest and my stomach skin area and insides. When I was in the OR I was having major anxiety and wanted to call it quits but felt too deep into it to call it quits. I am having a hard time taking in liquids and if i don't drink the required 5 cups, I will not be discharged today.

I am trying to drink and walk but the pain is not letting me right now.
I heard the nurse talk to another nurse calling me a big baby. I usually have high pain tolerance but my stomach feels all types of messed up.

Any ideas? help? please.

You are not being a baby!!! Jerk nurse. It will get better. Hang in there

That is true I think I'll hold off on the juicing for a while. I am not taking in much protein I am so sick of the protein shakes think I'll buy flavorless protein so I can add to broths and my water. They did give me some I woke up with the worst gas pain, are you out the hospital?

Hi, yes, I came home from the hospital on Friday. Spent 2 nights there. Today is better than yesterday!!