Sick - what to do?
My surgery was one week ago today in Charleston WV with Dr Stickler. Everything was perfect, got out Thursday, went back yesterday for my staples and drain tube to be removed. Since then I have been nauseated a lot. I am having trouble getting my protein in. Only getting about 30 per day. Today I have been nauseated all day. I read and it said I wasn't drinking enough, but if I drink, I get worse. I eat and do alright for a little and then get sick again. I get to coughing because of being nauseated and then eventually it all comes up.
I don't know what to do? Any help? This has been so much harder than I thought it would.
Hi Debra, my suggestion would be to call Dr. Stickler's office, that is why he is paid the big bucks. Seriously, call his office and ask his staff for help. I did not have Dr. Stickler but I know my surgeon and his staff has been more than helpful. Some Dr.'s will prescribe something for nausea, "phenegren", some will not. There is no need to suffer though. I would also suggest that you not worry about protien as much as staying hydrated. Drink what ever you can keep down.
pan head
How are you doing? Any update? I am having the same problem, six weeks out although I dont throw up as much.
My angel gave me a couple of suggestions. Of course, if the DR told you otherwise, please ignore this. 
This is what works for me:
Whole wheat toast, one slice, toasted... not burnt, not raw.. just crunchy enough. I have used Kroger Lite. It has .5 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein for 2 slices but I only eat one. Not to mention, fiber.
Low fat cheese. Any flavor. I prefer sharp cheddar but I have used fat free cream cheese and cream goat cheese. Good protein too! And Calcium!
Or Peanut Butter (Not Skippy or PeterPan.. whichever was on recall! )
I use a brand I picked up a Walmart (Naturally 'something', I think ) that was like $2.50 a jar. It had flax seed oil and was low in fat, sugar and calories. It needs to be stirred when you use it and it needs to be refrigerated once opened.
Im also drinking more of my proteins than eating them. I have been drinking GNC Liquid Protein, Punch flavored, mixed with water.
I agree completely with you when you say its much harder that originally thought. I have had some bad times so far too. Being optimistic is hard to do, but everyone tells me that things will get better.
Let's hope we see it soon.
"Newbie" Jen
This is what works for me:
Whole wheat toast, one slice, toasted... not burnt, not raw.. just crunchy enough. I have used Kroger Lite. It has .5 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein for 2 slices but I only eat one. Not to mention, fiber.
Low fat cheese. Any flavor. I prefer sharp cheddar but I have used fat free cream cheese and cream goat cheese. Good protein too! And Calcium!
Or Peanut Butter (Not Skippy or PeterPan.. whichever was on recall! )
I use a brand I picked up a Walmart (Naturally 'something', I think ) that was like $2.50 a jar. It had flax seed oil and was low in fat, sugar and calories. It needs to be stirred when you use it and it needs to be refrigerated once opened.
Im also drinking more of my proteins than eating them. I have been drinking GNC Liquid Protein, Punch flavored, mixed with water.
I agree completely with you when you say its much harder that originally thought. I have had some bad times so far too. Being optimistic is hard to do, but everyone tells me that things will get better.
Let's hope we see it soon.
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