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Hi everyone. I'm on day 8 post op. I'm having a few issues maybe you all can help with. Still having trouble with getting enough water in. Constipated and dizzy a lot. Feels like low blood sugar but I'm not diabetic. Been eating puréed foods without difficulty. Too soon ? Any advise is appreciated. Thanks
Did u do a pre op diet? That is how I feel when I go from eating anything and everything to eating diet foods and no caffeine. Its my body telling me its noticing a change in nutrition.. Maybe you were pre diabetic and didn't know it. Try having no pulp orange juice.. Best wishes!!
Must get fluids in! Find whatever way you can and sip sip sip all damn day. Constipation sounds like dehydration to me. Good luck.
Hi there! You have to HAVE TO have water! The dizziness and constipation are directly related to your water intake. Try having diluted juices and green tea.. You can up things a bit and mix Oral Re-hydration Salts (ORS) in water and have that instead of plain water. Wishing you best of luck! xx
Hi water all you can do is sip sip and sip all day long yes i know it's hard going..your blood sugar i used slim fast it helped me noend it gave me a big life i had it for my breakfast with 150 to 200mils of milk..
i was taking pureed foods by a few days in, as long as smooth you should have no problem...but your doctor will most likely NOT be happy. fluids...if you have not tried them yet, get them quick....sugar free popcicles! they are yummy and if you take a couple of them a day it's such a treat. water is easier in the first couple weeks if it is room temp and has a little flavor in it. a squeeze of lemon or orange ...or you can get mio or crystal light and just add a TOUCH of flavor. my doctor says, no one knows why straight water is harder than flavored water, but it just is. good luck!
Thanks all. The jam has moved. Lol. I will concentrate on sipping more water. Thanks
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