4 days post op and how???
The Dr. told me to drink as much as possible. He didn't want me measuring because he knew that I would be upset if I didn't get what was expected. He told me that as long as I was sipping on liquids all day that I would be fine. But one thing I have learned on OH is that every Surgeon is different with their Plan.
your concerns are normal. you do not want to get dehydrated but it is hard in the beginning to get much in. just keep sipping on water as much as possible and get you some sugar free popsicles. Blue Bell sugar free bullets are the best and they count as liquid too!
Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet.
9/4 (pro op) 299 lbs - 9/20 (surgery day) 285 lbs - 10/4 268 lbs - 11/7 251 lbs- 12/8 239 lbs - 1/9 222 lbs - 2/7 214 lbs - 3/3 202 lbs - 3/19 194 lbs ... 9/20/2012 - 142 lbs
9/4 (pro op) 299 lbs - 9/20 (surgery day) 285 lbs - 10/4 268 lbs - 11/7 251 lbs- 12/8 239 lbs - 1/9 222 lbs - 2/7 214 lbs - 3/3 202 lbs - 3/19 194 lbs ... 9/20/2012 - 142 lbs
I'm 5 days post op and today I almost got all my fluids in, it takes time but it will happen. Just sip all day. Maybe try some crystal light. you might feel more enthused about taking more sips. that's what worked for me anyway. and yes sugar free popsicles. I'm still drinking water with a spoon.
hang in there!
Kat
hang in there!
Kat
It literally takes all day. And I'm exhausted. But each day is better. I count my clear protein and chicken protein as liquid too. I eat sf Popsicles. 2 a day. And a sf jello. 1 a day. And sip on evian bc it tastes the best to me and tap water was making me gag.
Someone posted a reply to my plan post a week ago with a plan for newly post op water intake. Even if it's teaspoon by teaspoon it's doable but it takes ALL day.
Someone posted a reply to my plan post a week ago with a plan for newly post op water intake. Even if it's teaspoon by teaspoon it's doable but it takes ALL day.
Sarah 5'3" VSG 9/27/12 KC Bariatric Center. Find me on MFP! Sarah829522.
I'm 9 days post, my first 4 days I drank a total of 4 oz of fluid. I was terrified!
For me, I figured out that I could NOT drink from bottles, that air in bottle made it impossible to drink! The pain!!!
2nd the juice while yummy no juice or Gatorade, made me so nauseated!
So now I only drink water from cups!
Day 5 I drank 5 glasses of water!
Dont give up, just try to adjust and it will eventually all fall into place!
For me, I figured out that I could NOT drink from bottles, that air in bottle made it impossible to drink! The pain!!!
2nd the juice while yummy no juice or Gatorade, made me so nauseated!
So now I only drink water from cups!
Day 5 I drank 5 glasses of water!
Dont give up, just try to adjust and it will eventually all fall into place!
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