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You say you have trouble getting water down does that include other fluids and do you get pain when you eat and feel sick. I am asking for a very good reason. I spent two years having issues with eating and fluids. Took two years to find the issues and that was after taking a sip of water and had so much pain back to emergency and they kept me for 6 days but found the answer.
Get better soon. yes walking counts when shopping. I count it when i have long walks from client to client or to catch the bus
I have been trying to get in to see my surgeon and get the runaround, im still waiting on his secretary to call me back. I have spoken with my pcp but they want me to see my surgeon since im having complications. I am going to make an appointment with the therapist
Thank you peachpie for the advice. I reached back out to my surgeon and his team today and got nothing but the runaround again. I'm going a step further and contact the ombudsman office tomorrow.
I know it's a struggle for me. I am trying. Thanks Gwen
You need to find other ways to get your hydration in. As others have said, it doesn't need to be water. Any non-caloric fluid will work. Protein shakes, crystal light, unsweetened tea, whatever you can drink.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
It's strange that you're still having problems so long post-op. Have you spoken with your PCP? If your surgeon isn't seeing you, that would be a good place to start. Perhaps your PCP can intervene on your behalf.
Are you seeing a therapist for the mental struggles?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Water is not your worst enemy -- dehydration is.
If you aren't drinking half of 64 oz, you should feel dehydrated because you are. As another poster stated, it doesn't have to be plain water. Many of us drink water with Mio or Crystal Light as it changes the water tension. Also, some find warm or hot beverages are easier -- tea is another option.
Being dehydrated is a vicious circle: you feel sick to your stomach when you are -- and don't want to drink -- and then you become more dehydrated and feel worse. This cycle must be broken.
"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat
