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hello all i had the laproscopic RNY 2/26/09 and i am still having pain

trouble with gas and unable to drink all of 64 oz of fluids a day.    — reveles26 (posted on March 1, 2009)

March 1, 2009
hi had rny 3-11-08 try to walk as much as you can and just drink what you can it gets better as the days go by
   — oldpepsilady

March 1, 2009
Hi Rebecca... congrats on your surgery. You will have trouble getting all of your fluids in initially.. I am post RNY (10-31-06). The gas is normal, unfortunately too. Try simethicone drops or gas x... it works wonderful. Be sure that you are eating or drinking only what you are supposed to be at this point.. remember everything is brand new... much like a newborn's stomach. good luck and, once again, congrats on your road to a healthier you... Kari
   — Kari_K

March 1, 2009
Yes drinking all the water at first is hard -go slow and walking will help with the gas a lot. Do not drink any carbinated drinks at all. congrats to a new you
   — Eneleh

March 1, 2009
Hi Rebecca - I had lap RNY on 2/11/09, and I had pain for about 2 weeks (my surgeon said the main reason was that he'd stitched the 2 largest laproscopic incisions to an underlying muscle to help ensure I don't develop a hernia later on, and the stitches were pulling). But I can tell you that I'm still finding it a challenge to get all my fluids and my protein in. I'm technically allowed soft/blended foods now, but I'm primarily relying on protein shakes to try to get as much as I need cause I'm just not able to consume it any other way. I fall short every day on both fluid and protein, but it also gets a little easier every day. I've talked to nutritionist and she reassured me that it's a progression, and taking it slowly is the best way to go. Good luck!
   — cathycros

March 2, 2009
Drinking 64 oz of water is something you are supposed to work towards or aim for. On top of that it is only a suggested amount to stay hydrated...If your urine is dark or cloudy you need to drink! If you are running clear or light yellow you are fine! Neon yellow is vitamins and you want to try to clear that up after a few hours...I take vits all day long and always have neon yellow I am trying to clear up....I go by color of urine more than trying to keep exact count of glasses of water...but I do drink water all day long and it can be hard even years post op...Just do your best and try to drink as much as you can without drowning in water! I thought I'd grow gills after the first year... LOL...It's one thing you must continue even after weight loss stops! Don't worry as long as you are trying....You may never be able to get in exactly 64 ounces...I cannot do it in the winter...but summer I can drink 100 oz on hot days! So it really is just an estimate...Hope that helps!
   — .Anita R.

March 2, 2009
Hello, I had my RNY on 2/25/09. I am also in pain, especially when i am trying to get up from bed or a chair..and i do have mild cramping gas pain..but i walk around my house and it eases up some. I am holding my full liquids very well, i finish everything and i dont throw up..hopefully this pain well decrease...
   — laura48