New and seeking help

[Meghan11381]

Hi friends (I feel like we are even though we don’t know each other) so I has a revision surgery on 11/25/20 from a Lap band that I had 12 years ago to a gastric bypass. It’s day 8 and I’m not doing so great. I do NOT want to eat. I do NOT want to take these shakes. I’m drinking water all day and dropped 20 lbs these past 8 days. Not having anything in my system is starting to make me forgetful and weak. Walking to the bathroom is like running a marathon. Im walking daily but it’s a chore. Today I cried for the first time thinking I made a terrible mistake. Has anyone else experienced this? I called my doctor and he said I needed to force myself to sip the shakes but I cannot explian how the thought just makes me physically ill. They’re so sweet and thick and heavy. I’ll take any and all advice I can get. Thanks so much

 

[LisaLisa]

Hey Meghan! Don't cry, it will be okay! I did NOT want want to drink any protein shakes no matter what brand or flavor it was. I bought some Fire and Kettle broth (someone here suggested it when I was complaining about having to drink another awful shake) and some GenePro protein powder (it's the most tasteless I've found) and that is what got me through recovery. Don't forget to get your vitamins and water in as well. I had VSG so I can only help so much but I'm sure someone else will pipe in here and give you more assistance. It will get better every day. Hang in there and you'll get past this wretched stage.

 

[3momchaos]

I’m sorry for your struggles. I had bypass (not from revision) on 10/26. I did not have a hard time with the shakes, I am now though because I’ve been trying to keep drinking one a day. Have you tried protein water? I’ve been adding the protein powder to sugar free pudding to keep my protein goals met. The first time I drank broth I thought I was treating myself! The shakes are SO sweet! People wondered how I’d be able to survive with no sweets after surgery, and I have to explain I’m actually getting sick of all the sweet. The unflavored protein powdered is not something I can have on its own, but it’s ok mixed into pureed soups and things.

 

[Radish]

Sounds like your electrolights might be having issues. I would start with a Gatorade just super small sips. I also reccomend calling your surgeon

 

[JudyNY]

Hi Meghan, so sorry you are struggling. Please know it won't be like this forever. And yes, I had some real regrets just after the surgery but it's more because of the complications I had. I too had trouble with drinking my protein at first but I was able to find some that I could tolerate better and now I still drink one a day for breakfast, even being almost 6 months out. Hang in there Meghan, you can do this!