First Post-op

First post-op visit was yesterday and had my tube removed. I have been feeling nausea and dry hiving for the last few days. The doctor gave me some med and told me that it is because I am not getting my water in. The best I can do is about 32 oz. of h2o. And the thought of protein shakes makes me ill. Today I woke up thirsty. I had 20 oz. in before 10 and I remember dr. saying something about the healthy weight store. I got some hot chocolate and chicken broth that is full of protein. Made some hot chocolate and what a difference 15 grams of protein makes. Boy, do I feel better. For supper I had a Tsb. of mashed potatoes and cottage cheese and kept it down. Made me some decaffeinated ice tea and drinking it like crazy. I am taking my vitamins and b12. 

Did something stupid tonight, I decided to drive to the dollar store. I had DH with me and the first turn of the wheel I screamed in pain from my left side. Needless to say DH drove home. I hear that you can be tender for at least a month after surgery.

Does anyone hurt when they sit strait up in a chair after WLS? It feels like my insides are splitting and about to come out. I guess it is all part of being on the loser’s bench.  I have lost a total of 37 pound since the first of November. I am on my way …….. ;)

YOUR doing great, cant wait to see you again. as far as getting all your water in and protein in it is a learning process. but you have no choice you have to make yourself get it done. not today , and not tomorrow but you need to increase a little each day. it will happen.  take care of your self and rest as much as possible. im really proud of you.

Thanks Jan for the support. I know it is a learning process and will take time.

Hello,

I had surgery on the 5th of this month and I am still having issues with getting the protein in.  I had to stop the B1 liquid because of the dry heaves.  I am now on a B1 pill.  I'm still looking for a good source of protein.  I'm kind of afraid of introducing solids, I know I have to, but I would rather do liquids.  As Jan said, it's a learning process, good luck to you.  You are doing great!

 

Jane Good to see you doing so good. keep up the good work and take it easy.  See ya soon Janet

Jane, My Vertical Sleeve surgery was 12/17. I have been doing great except for the sharp left-side pain you described so perfectly. It has severely hindered my ability to stand up and walk very far. Because of the holiday my fist post-op isn't until the 27th. I would love to know if anyone else is experiencing or has experienced the same pain that we are having. Hang in there! You are in my prayers. Have a happy holiday! Jeff

Jeff, that left side...everyone experiences that...It's where the camera was inserted and the biggest incision of them all.  I thought I was gonna die before they took out my drain a week later.  It DOES go away...:)

Blondie, Thank  you for your reply. The pain has gotten better today and I was able to get up and do a lot more. Merry Christmas! Jeff