Trying to drink, drink, drink......not feeling it

Today is five days post op sleeve for me. Yesterday I did fine, got in all my protein and my liquids. Today, it's all I can do to swallow a drink of anything. One sip and I feel like I'm overflowing.  I've been nursing a protein drink since 9am and it's now after 2.  I still have a quarter of the drink to go.

And pain today has been a bit fierce. Pinching/stabbing pain in the left side and my neck feels like it has a horrible crick in it.  I haven't been able to get comfortable at night yet because I tend to be a side/belly sleeper.  

I know things will get better. I've just got a day of frustration going on today.

Before the liquid diet, I was 262; before surgery 250; after surgery and with gassy bloat 257; today 247.5

Are you taking your painkillers still?  

Lots of people find that warm/hot liquids work better immediately post-op, so that might be worth trying.  I slept in a recliner the first few days post-op and then propped up in bed for another few days.  The lack of sleep was the worst for me :P

Hi GwenMo,

I've not taken my painkillers today. Trying not to because they make my ears ring :)  But I think I'm going to have to break down and do it.

Thanks for the tip on the warm liquids. I'll try that out and see what happens.

You might consider calling your surgeon to get a different pain killer.  

What about trying time Popsicles and jello? I love egg drop soup 5 days post! It was warm and satisfying