4 wks out from LAP R n Y: sick as a dog and can't get in my water

I am getting sick on my protein drinks now. I am lactose intolerant now. My depression medicine has been changed from effexor to lexapro because the effexor was making me sick. I don't throw up, I just just sweaty and I get extremely nauseated to the point that I just have to go to bed. I am a frickin mess. I don't know what is the most important? Suck on ice chips? It is hard for me to drink water. I tried mixing my protein drink mix in with some creamy wheat (of which I have ALWAYS tolerated well) and it made me the sickist I've ever been this morning. I need help. I can't tolerate my ISO Pure zero carb anymore. The first week out was a walk in the park. I was looking forward to eating soft foods tomorrow. I need suggestions.........sorry for me whining Karen

Hi Karen, Are you actually throwing up? Are you in touch with your surgeon.? I am not getting sick but do not feel good at all. I am also getting sick from my depression meds and have cut my dose in half. I am kind of waiting for the bomb to drop. I didn't realize that we wouldn't feel normal for soo long. Are you taking your vitamins? My husband keeps nagging me to get everything in but I just don't even feel like putting something in my mouth for fear of how I will feel. I dont think I made you feel any better-I'm whining too. Claudia

Try mixing sugar free carnation instant breakfast into lactose free milk. If you have an HEB in your area, they make something called Mootopia, which is a high protein, low sugar, lactose free milk. Sounds bad but it is great. It comes in chocolate as well. I was told not to drink protein drinks by my surgeon as they tend to dehydrate you and make you feel awful. Perhaps you are dehydated? Try drinking sugar free Kool-Aid instead of water. It goes down easier than Crystal light ,propel or plain water. I was sick about the 1st two weeks after mine. I am also about 4 weeks out. (July 23) The carnation Instant breakfast and Kool-Aid saved me as I was having a hard time staying hydrated as everything I drank made me nauseated. I haven't had problems since. I hope this helps.

Misty, I will look for that carnation instant breakfast and try the sugarfree kool aid. I am sick of the crystal light now too. Time to try the lactose free milk too, I guess. When I think of how much milk I drank and ice cream and stuff before surgery who would have thought I would get so sick on it now? Now I was the kind of person who never got sick on much of anything! Karen

No I am not throwing up, although I COULD all too easily! I am keeping it under control. Now I know some people would make themselves throw up to feel better. I am not one of those people. I'd rather be in agony and try to wait it out. I figure throwing up would really hurt my pouch, and moreover, I'd lose what little water I have drank. My big orange vita/calcium pills are going down ok (knock on wood) I chewed on ice cubes this afternoon, they stayed down, but honestly I was gagging on the darn ice cubes! I DO feel like you..I am afraid to eat anything now. I do powder my meds and mix them with 2 spoonfuls of yogurt (no sugar, lowfat) It is really vile and that too makes my stomach really sick. Do you know that I dream about food? Yep..last night I dreamed my hubby bought several pizzas and I told him I couldn't eat them but oh I wanted some so bad. Thanks for replying..keep in touch! Karen

I don't know much about the depression meds but I think you should call your doctor. I think your situation would warrant a call. Your in danger of becoming dehydrated. I eat a lot of SF popsicles maybe 5 or 6 a day. They feel great on my stomach. You can try soy milk. Isopure is good also Nectar. I mix fuzzy navel Nectar with with 1 single serving packet of lemon or razzberry Crystal Light and 16 oz of water and then ice. I buy it online through bariatriceating.com or Amazon.com. Other than that I think you need to be in touch with your doctor and figure out what is different that made this happen.

Went to the market today and bought sugarfree popcycles. Today was my first day of "soft" foods. I did as someone suggested and got some lean cusine frozen dinners. I also bought some lactose free milk. Well, the salsbury steak or the macaroni and cheese just put my tummy into puke orbit. Now when I think about it, it was probably the mac and cheese? After my tummy settled for an hour, I just ate ice cubes and had one orange popcycle. I am dreading supper. Thanks so much for your help! Karen

Hi Karen, Have you spoken to a nurse or anyone? It sounds like you need to call. Are you in pain also? I here people talking about strictures. I don't want to scare you but if you can't keep liquid down its not so good. I don't feel well at all so I really don't like to eat but I don't throw-up. I think every one is so different on here that sometimes we need to just listen to our drs. Good luck-I am sorry it is so hard for you. Claudia

I spoke to a nurse today and she said to buy some acidolphilis (might be spelled wrong). My husband ran down to the pharmacy and bought some. I took it at noon. So far I feel much better than yesterday! But I made SURE that I ate no dairy! My 4 wk appt with the surgeon is Monday, so I might get some more answers then. Thanks for replying to my post! Karen

I'm lactose intolerant too and those Lact-aid pills are great!! All protein drinks are NOT the same I repeat NOT the same...... some are really disgusting so it's trial and error The Matrix 5.0 cookies and creme (just ordered vanilla) is good mixed with milk I take two lactaid pills and have no problems(before those pills major problems) I don't like lactose free milk so these pills may really help you...... I found the life waters and the vitamin water really good if your sick of CL as was I...... I also had problems getting down water I found that if you drink water with lots and lots of ice it's a bit easier to get down...... A member suggested the vitamin and life waters and i have stuck with them so far so good ......The Nectar protein is fine I have the wrong flavor (fuzzy navel) but the carribean cooler is good you mix that with water or juice depending on your taste buds they have a lot of flavors..... I just bought some Matrix 5.0 for cheap @ fitfuel.com and Amazon.com has pretty good prices too Carla