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Had my surgery on Thursday and came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. The pain is moderate but I was given pain pills for that. However, yesterday and all last night was terrible. Barely could sip enough Water without feeling stuffed and sick. Then I had to try to take my pills with water and that felt terrible. But the sugar free popsical put me over the edge! Took about 3-4 licks and then I started to dry-heave. Then threw up again after trying to take my pain pill later that night. Now I’m currently sitting here this morning just trying to chew my Vitamins. I have no idea how I’m going to get my water in!!!! Help!

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It does get better. Hang in there. You've got to keep from getting dehydrated, so keep sipping, sipping, sipping on liquids. Have you tried Crystal Light in your Water or Gatorade Zero? They might go down a little better than plain water.

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15 minutes ago, KimB7811 said:

Had my surgery on Thursday and came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. The pain is moderate but I was given pain pills for that. However, yesterday and all last night was terrible. Barely could sip enough Water without feeling stuffed and sick. Then I had to try to take my pills with Water and that felt terrible. But the sugar free popsical put me over the edge! Took about 3-4 licks and then I started to dry-heave. Then threw up again after trying to take my pain pill later that night. Now I’m currently sitting here this morning just trying to chew my Vitamins. I have no idea how I’m going to get my water in!!!! Help!

Rest up and recover. Your body is still healing. Yes, it will get better. Your first step to a healthier you has been completed. Good things are coming your way.

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Few of us are prepared for how hard those first post-surgery days are. It really sucks but I promise it is temporary. You will feel normal again in time. Congratulations!

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Have you talked with your Dr. about your vomiting situation?

Natures best Isopure zero carb water/drink. It's hydration and Protein all in one. 160 calories. 0 carbs 0 sugar 40 grams protein. It’s not thick like shakes. Texture is like Gatorade. If the flavor is too much add Water to it. Sip slowly. They are at GNC, Vitimine shoppe and Amazon.

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The last thing I would want while being nauseous or vomiting is something milky, Clear Protein is a good alternative.☕

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Sending good cheers and hope you feel better soon. You got this.

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Excellent suggestion, codeine usually sickens me before I come close to addiction, so simplify your life.

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On 4/27/2019 at 8:20 AM, GradyCat said:

It does get better. Hang in there. You've got to keep from getting dehydrated, so keep sipping, sipping, sipping on liquids. Have you tried Crystal Light in your Water or Gatorade Zero? They might go down a little better than plain Water.

Thanks GradyCat. I did switch over to crystal light in my water which is making it tolerable. The lemon propel almost made me lose it though!

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On 4/27/2019 at 8:36 AM, Healthy_life2 said:

Rest up and recover. Your body is still healing. Yes, it will get better. Your first step to a healthier you has been completed. Good things are coming your way.

Ty. Day 3 post op is slightly better.

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On 4/27/2019 at 9:21 AM, libbyleeb said:

Few of us are prepared for how hard those first post-surgery days are. It really sucks but I promise it is temporary. You will feel normal again in time. Congratulations!

It is slowly getting better and I know it will be worth it in the end. It was just scary the first day home

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On 4/27/2019 at 9:34 AM, Healthy_life2 said:

Have you talked with your Dr. about your vomiting situation?

Natures best Isopure zero carb water/drink. It's hydration and Protein all in one. 160 calories. 0 carbs 0 sugar 40 grams protein. It’s not thick like shakes. Texture is like Gatorade. If the flavor is too much add Water to it. Sip slowly. They are at GNC, Vitimine shoppe and Amazon.

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I am definitely going to try some of these. I’m able to do 1 Protein Shake a day now but that’s about it. I need more. Still not getting enough Water in though but it’s increased. I didn’t want to call the dr that night with the throwing up because I did not want to end up back in the hospital. I think it was just from trying to get all my medication down. Thankfully the vomiting has stopped.

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On 4/27/2019 at 10:30 AM, Frustr8 said:

The last thing I would want while being nauseous or vomiting is something milky, Clear Protein is a good alternative.

I definitely have to invest in the clear flavorless Protein Powder

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