Need Help Day 5 post op from GB

[Beachbound23]

I am 5 days out from GB and have been told to take my blood thinners as usual, Tylenol and my heartburn meds which are tablet forms. I have been dissolving them but accidently swallowed 2 Tylenol tablets on day 2 at the same time (with no issue). I was not told to dissolve them and was wondering has anyone been told swallow your pills 1 at a time each 15 minutes apart.
Also, I am reading about constipation, but for me it's the opposite. I have diarrhea instead several times a day of course liquid. I have follow up coming next week but was just curious experiences you others have had with meds.
I am allowed full liquid today as well what can I eat that isn't water, ice, broth, fairlife LOL Everything has sugar or seems off limits. I dont know ounces and I fear the dumping syndrome therefor not sure when full is.

 

[RonieM17]

Avoid sugar dumping is real. I was able 5 days out to take Tylenol tablets easily with my liquid diet.

 

[Christy0829]

I am able to take tablets also and I’m day 10 post op. I had weird #2 stuff my first week, but now seem to be more normal

 

[Christy0829]

I am 5 days out from GB and have been told to take my blood thinners as usual, Tylenol and my heartburn meds which are tablet forms. I have been dissolving them but accidently swallowed 2 Tylenol tablets on day 2 at the same time (with no issue). I was not told to dissolve them and was wondering has anyone been told swallow your pills 1 at a time each 15 minutes apart.
Also, I am reading about constipation, but for me it's the opposite. I have diarrhea instead several times a day of course liquid. I have follow up coming next week but was just curious experiences you others have had with meds.
I am allowed full liquid today as well what can I eat that isn't water, ice, broth, fairlife LOL Everything has sugar or seems off limits. I dont know ounces and I fear the dumping syndrome therefor not sure when full is.

I also want to add that I’ve really loved vitamin water zero, and my dietician told me about the crystal light that has some caffeine which I’ve replaced my coffee for. I was told to take tablets a few minutes apart also, and I haven’t had that full feeling either. I’ve been diluting my protein shakes with almond milk and just drinking it slowly and I’ve had no problems. Sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, and sugar free pudding have been staples for me. Slow and steady! I even had my first three tablespoons of grits yesterday without side effect. I think for me the rule of thumb has been slow and steady. A veteran on this site said she had introduced anything new or different for her dinner, and I think that’s a good idea too so you make sure to get your liquid and protein then add a pinch of something new (that’s approved) later in the day. Sending all kinds of love and light your way!

 

[RonieM17]

I have found I love salud which is a low sugar hydration drink. You can find it at target that has help me avoid dehydration issues.

 

[dianeseattle]

That's great for you. But I think you need to mention that salud has 200 mg of caffeine. A cup of coffee has 95 mg of caffeine. FYI.

 

[RonieM17]

That's great for you. But I think you need to mention that salud has 200 mg of caffeine. A cup of coffee has 95 mg of caffeine. FYI.

They have ones without caffeine. I have purchased those don’t purchase the focus and energy salud I buy the immunity and hydration no caffeine.

 

[Roni]

The full feeling is hard to identify early on. Put a walnut in the shell on the counter by your food sources. That represents your tummy now. That should help to adjust portions to start.

 

[mam]

I had my surgery back in January, but yes, I took my pills one at a time with small breaks between each pill. And I agree with Roni, it's hard to identify the full feeling. Even at 3 months out, I am still working on "figuring out" the right time to say "enough". It's trial and error for me!