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
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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You might consider calling your surgeon to get a different pain killer.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)