Question:
I had RNY 23 days ago...I'm so thirsty, I dream of being engulfed in cold water, but
drinking doesn't feel good - in fact, nothing feels good going down..my mouth is so dry...I also can't tolerate anything 'scientific' tasting...protein drinks, anything like that. I used to love Crystal Light - can't tolerate it now. I'm getting about 3-500 cals a day. I wish I could drink more. Today I ate a Clementine...I just sucked the juice and spit out the fiber..That's all I've eaten today - I call food 'doof' these days! Anyone else feel this way? — christina57 (posted on April 10, 2009)
April 10, 2009
I had my surgery on 2/19/09 and I can understand what you're saying. Right
now I am on my soft food phase but I still don't feel like eating
sometimes. I also used to love crystal light and now can't stand it. I've
started drinking Powerade Zero. It comes in strawberry, berry or grape.
Goes down way easier for me. I also like Skinny Water. Comes in
pomegranite/berry flavor. Very good. I hope this helps. If the drinks
are too strong try to dilute them with water. Just get the liquid in.
Things will get easier. I think what you're going through is normal. I
don't really like food anymore either...lol.
— alojah82
April 10, 2009
I understand how you feel. It does take a while. I had my surgery on 3/5
and I still have some difficulty sometimes, especially when I am not paying
attention while I am eating. It is just so easy to eat too fast so be
careful. I also dislike most things that are artificially sweetened, so I
try to avoid them as much as possible. Decaf coffee and herbal teas count
as water, maybe that will go down better. Try squeezing a little fresh
lemon or lime in your water for flavor. At this early stage, I think the
key for any of us recent surgery patients is just getting in as much water
and protein that we can and don't be too hard on yourself if every day
isn't perfect. It will get better in time!
— thegoodlife
April 11, 2009
I totally relate to how you are feeling. It is only the last few days that
I don't feel nauseated after taking in anything (food or drink). (I am 3.5
weeks PO) I recommend the Power Aid Zero that was mentioned in an earlier
posting. It is really good, and is inexpensive if you go to Walmart -
about $0.80 for a 32 oz bottle. I can tolerate cold drinks better than
warm, however I have a friend that can only drink warm liquids, and not
cold ones. You may want to experiment with temperature. Take small sips
every 15 minutes. Too much too fast does not feel good. I believe it will
get better, so hang in there!
— Sherri_tx
April 11, 2009
it just takes time!!! i was the same way at first, but trust me it will get
better. i have to force myself to drink, because since surgery i never feel
thirsty, which is weird and has the doctors puzzled, but i can tell you
that i am now 18mo postop and it still hurts me if i attempt to drink
within the 30mins after eating! my body didn't tolerate the protein drinks
either, but i could tolerate the low carb slim fast shakes and i lived off
those for the first 6mo after surgery. try sucking on ice chips and sf
popsicles-those were another staple for me postop. good luck, just hang in
there- hope this helps!
— RNlvnCARSON
April 12, 2009
Try luke warm water...It helps if it's not cold...Might add a squirt of
lemon and or a little NSA apple/cranberry/grape juice mixed in water with a
little sf sweetener if it's too sour...just for some minimal flavor! But do
try to stay hydrated somehow...Even a cup of warm mild camomile tea for
hydration....I was much like you starting out and just did my best getting
in soft proteins (broths w/pureed meat) because I found out all too soon I
had become lactose intolerant and whey was out of the question...All I can
say is it gets easier day by day...
— .Anita R.
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