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2 weeks post op- and I have a head cold- HELP!



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Hello all
I’m two weeks sleeve post op today. Two days ago I started with a head cold. That day I had my surgical follow up and also saw my PCP for the head cold. Surgeon wants me in Clear Liquids for another 8 days and try to increase my Protein from 60mg a day to 90mg a day. She said cause my body is fighting this illness and I’ve only lost 11lbs since surgery. My primary care doctor said I have a viral infection and it will pass.
Here’s my dilemma. Everything is now making me nauseous. Today has been the worst day. I’ve only gotten one Protein Shake in so far cause the consistency bothers my sore throat. broth makes me want to gag. Gatorade 0 is making me nauseous as well. Water is doing okay, but not anywhere near the amount I need to be getting in.
Anyone else go through something similar? Any tips or tricks?
I’ve also tried protein waters and they make me gag as well.
I feel like my body is fighting me horribly, and if I just gave it something more than clear liquids I’d feel so much better.

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Ask your doctor for a prescription nausea patch to put behind your ear. They help tremendously.

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Thanks I am using the premade ones, but they’re causing so much throat phlegm (sorry tmi)...I was only able to get one in today with 30g - hopefully tomorrow is better and if the nausea doesn’t stop tomorrow I’ll ask for the patch. Thank you

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You could try freezing a Protein Shake into small popsicles or small little chips. Might help your throat and go down a bit easier. Hope you feel better!

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