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Hey y’all! I am 1 week and 1 day post surgery. It was a lapband to bypass revision and I literally cannot stomach anything but Water and some Gatorade zero. My tiny tummy and bowels are still hurting and I feel like I may never be able to consume food again. I know it’s part of the process and feeling bummed or depressed about food is very common but I just want to see if the stomach and bowel pain is common. I have no issues going to the restroom because it is straight liquid. I was back in the hospital Sunday into Monday because I ended up with cellulitis in my left side. Any insight would be appreciated.

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You're very newly out of surgery. Of course trying to stomach things other than liquids will hurt! Please try to be patient with your new anatomy and with yourself. I promise it will get better! Follow your plan to the letter, and hang in there!

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Takes time. Hydration is King! Followed closely by walking. Adjust your mindset that this is a rough rough time that will pass. And focus on drinking that 1oz cup of Water every 15 minutes that they want!!! Sip sip sip. Walk walk walk. And your life will go much easier!!! Congrats on surgery!

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So sorry to hear about the pain your having.

I had my surgery 2 days before you and haven't had any of those kind of issues.

I am slightly constipated and was very weak to the point of passing out. Some nausea but never to the point of vomiting.

I can't possibly be dehydrated because I drink at least 6 ,16 oz bottles of Water a day.

If you keep feeling this way call your Dr. back.

Hopefully you feel better soon.

Allie

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Thank y’all, I am following my plan to a t. 1st week was Clear Liquids, 2nd week is full liquids including yogurt, and pudding. Sf and FF on all of it. I just can’t stomach anything but the Gatorade and Water.

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Listen to your body, and just be patient. If you’re unable to keep Water down/Gatorade down, then you should talk to your doctor immediately! Best of luck!

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Thank you, I was able to get some “food” in last night and today.

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I was the same and regretted surgery , now I’m 5 weeks post op and still have a little pain when I drink to fast or eat food I’m learning that affects me badly. It gets easier I promise. I’m down 34 kg and had surgery 18 June 2019 

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