Hi Everyone, Just had my RNY on monday and its hard to eat...

It is hard.... But it get's better and honestly everyone is different I could not and still can't do protein shakes I have to get my protein from other sources. I was able handle unflavored protein powder in soups and yogurts. I sipped my water, and decaf tea...

You can do this but most of all don't hesitate to ask questions here. Call your doctor if you are concerned about something you not wait until something is critical.

Let me know if you need anything....

Thank you Pinyee, things got to a bad place so I not allowing myself to move as fast as I want to... My patience is getting better after this last stint in the hospital.

You poor girl! My heart goes out to you! I am almost 6 weeks out. My taste changed too after surgery. The only broth I could stand the taste of was Swanson chicken (with added protein powder). Also the Unjury Chicken Broth with Protein was good. I have pretty much lived on the Premier Protein Shakes - except the chocolate which I liked before surgery but don't now (me turn down anything chocolate???). I still have them for breakfast and lunch. I also was unable to get in all the fluids at first (I think the the straw thing is BS too) but tried to get to the goal everyday. I gained 13 lbs. in water weight right after the surgery because they took away my diuretic. VERY disappointing as I was sticking religiously to the plan! When I started taking it again they came right off only to gain 10 lbs. from water weight again because my primary doc took me off all of my bp meds including the diuretic because I actually had low blood pressure. I have been on them for over 5 years so this was a great NSV so soon in my journey! I begged her to put me back on the diuretic a week ago, she gave me 1/2 the dose and as of today I am VERY happy to say all 10 lbs of water are gone and I am back to losing!! So don't be discouraged! You can do this! You will have stalls and regains that make no sense but as long as you are listening to the good folks on here and following their advice you will get through this! You are a beautiful woman and don't ever let anyone tell you different! Maybe get an appointment with a counselor. Talking to them might help you through the bad memories and put them where they belong.

Thank You Slightly... Listening and slowing it down even more is the rule for me now... It literally takes me and hour to hour and a half to eat my meals yogurt apple sauce oatmeal protein shake whatever it is... I have to make sure there is not anything disturbing my insides... when all is clear I can take a few more bites (slurps lol ) and its usually good. My surgeon told me to start taking the diuretic again however I declined because I could feel I was dehydrated... so every few days I take 1 turmeric pill to help with inflammation and excess water... as long as I am keeping up with my fluid intake.

Listen to your body; it may be too soon for more than liquids. I drank protein shakes and water, sometimes a little clear broth for my first few weeks post op. I was allowed yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding, etc., but my pouch couldn't cope with it. When the sweet got to be too much I had a medicine cup of V8, but that was after a few weeks.

Experiment with cold or warm liquids; many people do better on warm liquids at first and can't handle cold; for me, it was the opposite and I needed my shakes and water to be ice cold. I found out later I had inflammation inside and likely the cold was soothing. I couldn't do hot tea for well over a month and a half, two months.

Hi Kathy it is interesting you said that, I love ice but i find it cramps me sometimes... the warm food feels good but im nervous since my wounds haven't healed inside yet to continue so i usually let it cool for a bit first. I do continually eat the shaved ice it feels good and I wont have a reaction so I eat it all the time now.

Hang in there girl! I am 12 days out from surgery and I force myself to get the protein shakes in too these days. I add half of one to decaf coffee as a creamer in the morning and then sip on diet teas and water all day. I make myself have another one and I also have been "eating" bone broth (chicken or beef) when everyone else is eating dinner. I don't drink it... I eat it in a bowl with a spoon so I feel like I am joining my family for dinner. When it's all added up, I am getting my fluids in every day. I have had more problems with pain and constipation than anything. I hope you get some relief soon and that you can get on track. Relax and take it easy. Baby steps. I had a few days in the last week that I was thinking what the heck did I do to myself. You WILL get over this hump and everything will smooth itself out. :)

Thank you... I have had sever constipation and the pains are still rough but not as bad as this last time I was in the hospital... been back there 3 times since the operation 3 weeks ago... I have decided to count the 64oz separate from my meals because the dehydration causes so many issues.... I also incorporate the probiotics now which help a lot. Thank you for your encouragement and I give it right back to you... as they say... "this too shall pass..." Good luck and hang in there! xo

Hi, I had my surgery one week ago the first day I did not eat just drank water, the next day just two teaspoons of jello it was different everyday still is just take your time and try the jello

Hi Again Everyone.... Sorry for getting back after so long, I have been having some serious complications. I had been having for days disturbances (In the Force I like to say).... and I dry heaved a couple of times... However nothing as bad as when I ate egg salad and salmon too early... I mushed it up really good but the salmon was too dry, and I was extremely dehydrated .... Long story short. I had sever pain as though someone was stabbing me, then projectile vomiting to the point I was dry heaving almost 2 hours... I lost consciousness 2 Xs so they admitted me. After my cat scan, they told me the connections where my old stomach is connected to was inflamed all around it as well as the new connection to my new pouch! ..... The food became lodged somehow in the tube going up to my old stomach which felt like burning and knives.... The pain was unimaginable not to mention was stuck full of holes 60 times I am filled with black and blues and I am back at square 1. sof****ery puree and liquids. I am taking longer to heal and I have had to slow it down even further. I am not losing weight even though my daily calories don't go over 800... I range from 400 to 800... I still have water build up in my body.... With All that said I am Grateful to be alive!... The only thing I care about right now is healing and getting better. I felt like I was going to die ( first time I said that out loud ).... I wondered whether I did the right thing. I had no idea these were the possible complications.... and it is my job to make sure I drink 64oz a day minimum and have protein if I can. I meet with my PCP tomorrow to change my BP meds and to get something to help my potassium levels since they are below the minimum. .... Again this is my update I appreciate everyone that posted ... I am appreciative of the hospital, they and the surgeons treated me very well and were very cautious to make sure I was good before I left.

I am not complaining, I am Explaining what has been going on... It is difficult to talk out what I feel since it is so much , however I am doing my best not to let fear run me again.... I have been going through not wanting to try new things for (fear ) this might happen again... But instead... I Declare I will be healthy and my wounds will heal... I will be the healthiest I have ever been.