Grrr...

STILL struggling with nausea. I've been getting in less than 200 calories a day, NONE of my protein, and NONE of my supplements - and very little of my fluid. Sometimes, I haven't gotten in any calories for several days in a row. I had my post-op with the doc today (officially, I've lost 25 pounds in three weeks, so yay!) and we discussed my problems. He mentioned that I'm having much more trouble than is average after this surgery.

So, here are his suggestions: stop taking all supplements except for my chewable multivitamin. Work really hard on getting in 700 calories a day. Take Reglan if needed. He said to try oatmeal, peanut butter, and nuts. Nuts, especially almonds, are high in fiber and calories, but are stuffed with the good stuff, too, and will be very beneficial in helping me get my calories in. I hadn't even THOUGHT of oatmeal...DUH. He strongly suspects that my nausea and general malaise is because I'm getting so few calories.

So, I got a fatty prescription for Reglan - 40 tablets, with 4 refills - and got some groceries to try to help me get some calories in. I was feeling awful when I got home, and my stomach was gurgling ominously, so I took a Reglan right away. Now it's about 20 minutes later, and I'm starting to feel better. I hope to goodness this is the answer! Now, on to some almonds! Wish me luck...