Whats normal????

Ngilliam30
on 5/15/15 3:54 pm - Baltimore , MD

So I had my surgery on May 12th. I've just started to really drinking a little bit. It's almost like I'm making myself drink. The last place I want to be is backin the hospital. I've noticed that I've been lighted headed. Is this normal? I've also noticed that things do taste weird to me. I can no longer drank plain cold water. it's so nasty to me. Also if I've had something the day before I don't like it anymore.

Grim_Traveller
on 5/15/15 6:05 pm

RNY on 08/21/12

If you don't start drinking, you'll end up back in the hospital. Try hot, warm, cold, flavored, unflavored, whatever it takes.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Chilipepper
on 5/15/15 6:07 pm

If your lightheaded it sounds like you are already dehydrated. Get some Propel Zero and start drinking that asap

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." --- Dorothy Parker

"You may not like what I say or how I say it, but it may be just exactly what you need to hear." ---Kathryn White

Sheri R.
on 5/15/15 6:10 pm - Aberdeen, WA

I agree with the other 2 posters. It is super easy to get dehydrated, especially right out of surgery. I was also getting very lightheaded not too long after surgery, but mine was related to my blood pressure medications. Turns out my BP normalized almost immediately after surgery! That was a happy surprise. :)

teach2
on 5/15/15 9:43 pm

RNY on 12/23/14

Drinking was one of the hardest things for me. It took a long while before I could get 64 oz. now I'm at least 90 - so it gets better the longer you keep plugging at i****er tasted just like dirt to me- still can't drink it plain -, I use Crystal Light.

I drank Isopure - the kool aid type thing because it's protein too. Just keep plugging at the liquids - it's very important- but it will get better the more you do it!

RNY on December 23, 2014 with Dr. Michael Greene

Start Weight- 225 Surgery Weight- 218 2 wk- 208 6 wk- 198 10 wk- 181 14wk-179 18 wk-172 21 wk- 168 25 wk- 162. 29 wk- 158. Mo 8 - 155

Mo 9- 150 Mo 10-148. Mo 12-145 CW 140

momjan
on 5/15/15 9:53 pm - Canada

Add some squeezed lemon or a few slices of lemon, mint leaves or cucumber spikes to your water. Things can taste different; I drank black coffee for years and immediately after surgery could not handle it. Still can't; now I take cream in it. Go figure.

Ngilliam30
on 5/16/15 5:40 am - Baltimore , MD

Thanks everyone I'm trying everything that was suggested. I really didn't think it would be this hard once I got home. I was in such a hurry to get home. I'm hoping things change in the next couple hours because if not I'll have to go to urgent care. Idk what I would do without this.

Doingrightin2015
on 5/16/15 6:30 am

RNY on 03/10/15

It gets easier, just keep trying different things and keep trying over and over. I found early out from surgery I didn't like the taste of many things. Things sweetened with artificial sweetners tasted yucky. was a sweet and low person. I bought sweet n low in bulk, now can't stand it. Crystal light lemonade was too sweet at first now I like it.

Doingitright2015

HW in life 282 HW265 at start SW 244 CW170

cheapskate
on 5/16/15 2:04 pm

RNY on 03/30/15

I am 6 weeks out and still. Can't stomach water, which sucks because I was a huge water drinker. It smells. And tastes like an old. Can to me. I have been drinking g2 gatorade and powerade per doctor's orders

Missella20
on 5/17/15 6:08 am

RNY on 07/11/13

Yes, your tastebuds change a lot. It will eventually get back to normal for the most part. That nasty taste in your mouth goes away too but not for awhile. Just force yourself to drink liquids! My tastebuds are back to normal now after almost 2 years. I do notice that foods and seasonings taste stronger to me than they used to. I don't need as much salt etc...and hot spicy things are too hot now. The most important thing for you now is to stay hydrated! Good luck!

Ella