Question:
Protein drinks is making me

Hello All I am 16 days post op. I cannot keep my protein drinks down- they come back out at the botton. Also I am trying to get water in, I feel like I am not getting enough, I know I am not sorry not to be blunt, My Urine is dark in color and the ordor is so strong. I drink all my liquids, but I don't think it is enough ;o( Also I notice my Sweat is very stong..is that the fat seeping from my body? Also I have major killer breath?? It taste like when you are sick..any help will do? RD LapRny 11-10-04 285    — Ruschell (posted on November 28, 2004)

November 27, 2004
you are dehydrated. if you are not keeping liquids in you MUST contact your doctor in case you need an IV. Dark urine is a signof dehydration as is the strong odor. the breath maybe from ketosis. Please call your doctor and tell them what you have posted here.
   — **willow**

November 28, 2004
Drink more water, the bad breath is your body being in ketosis. I would let your dr know that you are dehydrated though,,,,:)
   — Saxbyd

November 28, 2004
Cark urine generally means that you're not getting in enough liquids. How much water are you doing? It was hard at that stage, but I learned to just keep a water bottle in my hand almost all day long to get enough in. Keep at it.
   — Cathy S.

November 28, 2004
What are you referring to as a protein drink? How are you making it up? How much what with how much what? Do you have cramping and pain, as well, or just a fast run down the hall? How long after drinking? Anything else causing this, too?
   — vitalady

November 28, 2004
I remember when I was at 2 weeks post op., my urine was dark, too, and my breath and sweat were stinky. That is normal. It is hard at first to get in all your liquids. I'm now 3 1/2 months post op, and I've only gradually been able to increase my liquids over that time. Here are some things that helped me: make your protein drinks really thin, get an ice shaver and some sugar-free syrups, get some sugar-free popsicles, drink your liquids through a straw(I got more down that way, and less air in my tummy), keep a few of those platic 1 oz. cups that they gave you in the hospital, and sip out of those every little while. It's about constancy, really. And I would strongly suggest that you let your doctor know, just so he can make sure that you are not suffering from dehydration.
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 29, 2004
Well, let me tell you what happened to me and maybe it will help. I was drinking just fine at 2-3 weeks, but from the 8th-16th day I had a LOT of loose stools. It wasn't dumping, but was diarrhea. In one day I had drank 77 ozs., but had 13 large loose stools. I had to go to the hospital to get 2 liters of fluid. My suggestion is that you don't let it go too long, but remeber that you will feel dry at times and can't seem to get enough fluids in. Drink small amounts and often. Sip all day long. Sip Sip Sip..just don't try to down a glass in a couple of swallows. haha..Hope this helped some. You're not alone..debbie
   — debi327