at home but feel so bad

gwen41539
on 7/15/15 12:54 pm - kimper, KY

I feel so weak I hqve gotten in about 26 oz of fluid 10 of that has been protein but I have had the worst headache for two days now...and drinking is hard pray for me im still sipping but it's slow going...


 

HW 381/ pre op 345 /SW 312 Vsg 7/13/15 /CW 288

M1-24 lbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

    

Grim_Traveller
on 7/15/15 1:05 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

Dehydration will make you feel weak, and give you headaches. Try SF popsicles, hot liquid, cold, crystal light. You'll feel worse until you get more in.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

JoeyJo
on 7/15/15 1:15 pm - NJ

What Grim said...  At the beginning, I mixed some protein powder in hot (unsweetened) Chai tea and sipped it from a teaspoon.

rocky513
on 7/15/15 1:25 pm - WI

Fluids are the most important thing right now.  Don't worry too much about getting all the protein in right now.  That will come later. Dehydration is the real issue that can land you back in the hospital.  Try drinking things with different temperatures.  Warm went down much easier than cold for me.  

HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)

VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010

Beverly H.
on 7/15/15 2:35 pm
VSG on 05/20/15

Getting in fluids has to be your number one priority the first couple of weeks. I became dehydrated and trust me you don't want that to happen. Sip sip all day and get up and walk around in your house. Walking with help with the gas pain and keep you busy. Any popsicles, hello, soups, ice all turn into liquid so do your best to get those down. Saying a prayer for you.

    

    

        
gwen41539
on 7/15/15 2:41 pm - kimper, KY

How many oz do popsicles count for fluid wise? I'm up to 33 now my stomach hurts to drink did your all's??? It's like it's stretching it or something ughhh


 

HW 381/ pre op 345 /SW 312 Vsg 7/13/15 /CW 288

M1-24 lbs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

    

Ethel S.
on 7/15/15 3:22 pm

Praying for you.  Hang in there.  The worst is over.  Hugs

Ethel

Beverly H.
on 7/15/15 5:35 pm
VSG on 05/20/15

I ate just regular size sugar free popsicles. They were the only way that I could get enough fluids in. And yes my stomach hurt if I drank the smallest amount. Just remember that this won't last long. Every day will be better than the day before and before you know it you will be eating food again. Hang in there

    

    

        
GoBlueGirl1998
on 7/15/15 4:36 pm - MI

Walk and sip! Sip, sip, sip! I know easier said then done, but get those liquids in! Sugar free popscicles and SF Jello helped me a lot at first getting to my 64 ounces the first few weeks.

Age: 40 Height: 5'8" Highest Weight: 325 Starting Weight: 291 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 160

 VSG 10/24/14 with Dr. David Chengelis

Cardamom
on 7/15/15 4:49 pm

sending positive juju your way. Hang in there!

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