Question:
Oral Thrush and Sciatica after surgery?
I am 2 weeks post-op Lap Gastric Sleeve and have lost 18 lbs. However, one week post-op I developed oral thrush and since have had a horrible time drinking my protein shakes - I gag on them. I am wondering if anyone has tried any other kinds of protein like the New Whey Liquid Protein that tastes more like juice and if anyone else is having my problem with the shakes. Also, about 4 days after surgery I started having horrible aching and pain in my right leg. I am having problems sleeping at night. I saw my primary care doctor and was told it should get better over time, but it seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions on how to improve this condition? You have all been so supportive and helpful during my journey - thank you! — Wendy M. (posted on September 20, 2008)
September 20, 2008
HELLO,
CALL YOUR SURGEON RIGHT AWAY. IT COULD BE A BLOOD CLOT IN YOUR LEG.
DON'T WASTE TIME, CALL RIGHT NOW AND TALK TO YOUR DR. OR HIS STAFF.
IT REALLY MIGHT BE NOTHING, BUT IT SHOULD BE YOUR SURGEONS DICISION AS TO
SAY...DON'T WORRY.
PLEASE KEEP US UP-DATED.
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS
DEBI
— daizi55
September 20, 2008
I am 8 weeks out RYN I can not drink the protein drinks either without
gagging. I drank then fine prior and a few after with no problem and now
can not even smell them. Isn't that something how that changes. I have
tried the juice like protein and it is a little better. I too am having
pain in a different spot in back I saw pc doc and was told body is changing
because of weightloss I see chiro it helps. Hopefully that is all yours is.
as stated above check w surgen to make sure no clots. I have lost 67 total
25 pre. 42 pro keep up the good work and I hope your pain eases
— Tammi Sandoval
September 20, 2008
The leg pain is scary and should be treated immediately, in case of blood
clot. I am pre-op and I love the Whey Protein shakes, just watch out for
the carb count. It should be ZERO as well as the sugar. Good luck! --
Cherie
— cwiley
September 20, 2008
I agree with the above. Call your surgeon. You calf pain should be
addressed. ASAP. You dont want to risk a peice of a clot breaking loose.
That can be lethal. Its a very simple ultrasound on your leg to find out.
Im 10 days post op LAP RNY and also having a hardtime with protein shakes.
Since my oral intake in getting better I started using Isopure Flavored
water. It is a whey protein also though. You can try some flavors at the
Vitamin store and Im sure GNC etc. The bottles are 20 oz with 40 gms
protein.
Good luck and please let us know about your leg.
Paula
— urbrat2
September 20, 2008
I have hip and leg pain post-op and it is my sciatica. I see a chiro but
you should double check for blood clots being so close out, good luck,
— shackett0426
September 20, 2008
As far as the New Whey Liquid Protein, I just received single bullets that
I purchased off of eBay so I could try them out. I tried the grape
flavored one this evening. When I first opened the tube, I knew right away
that I was not going to be able to drink it like it is packaged. It smells
great and does not have a whey taste, but boy is it sour. It's like eating
sour patch kids candy. So, what I did was to pour it into a 16 oz glass,
added three ice cubes, two packets of Splenda, filled the glass with water,
and stirred it up. This was actually really great to drink this way to
drink it. Still a little tart, but palatable and very good to drink. The
original liquid in the bullet is the consistency of thick maple syrup and
sour tasting. Hope this will help you out. May God bless you with your
trials and tribulations
— Teresa J.
September 21, 2008
Check with your surgeon about the leg pain. We are at risk for blood clots
for up to 3 months post op. They can do an ultrasound of your leg to make
sure it's not a clot. As far as protein shakes go, I had thesame problem. I
found 3 premade at Wal-mart that work though. Muscle milk has 52 gm protein
so you only have to drink half of it at a time since your body can only
absorb between 20 and 25 gms at a time. Also Adkins has one with 15 gms and
AdvantEdge has 17gms. All 3 brands are at least tolerable for me. I tries
all the GNC brands and gag with all now. By the way, I'm 2 months post op
and have for the most part retained my "cast iron" stomach. GNC
does have 1 kind that is supposed to be unflavored. You can add it to
othere mushy things you eat but not much or your ruin your meal. Every
little bit helps though!!
— JODI_13
September 21, 2008
Just letting you all know that I did go to Urgent Care - had blood test to
see if I had a blood clot - was inconclusive, so they did an ultrasound.
It was negative. So, it is sciatica! But I do feel better just knowing
for sure. Thanks for all your support!
— Wendy M.
September 22, 2008
Everytime I take antibiotics, I get a yeast infection and need to take
Diflucan. You also can get Nystatin swish and swallow for the oral
thrush.
As far as the leg goes, is the pain in the back of your calf or back of
your thigh. It could be sciatica, it could be blood clots... please have
it checked out with an ultrasound asap. It is a very serious complication
and needs evaluation and at least be ruled out. Did your PCP do any tests
to rule out DVT?
Good luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
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