two_boysmom

I think I found my match. It's the chocolate Muscle Milk. I can tolerate that.

I would still blend it until there's no chunks. That's what I did and my doctor was ok with it. He just didn't want me chewing.

I am 2 weeks PO. I will start my Protein Wednesday for guess how long....6 weeks. Yep you got it. So I have to be very creative.

I drink the Isopure with a Crystal Light packet and it makes all the difference in the world!!!

I bought some Torani SF syrups to add to the powder. I will do at least one a day and the Unflavored in my creamed Soups. This is going to be very interesting to say the least!

Oh BTW' date=' I did ask if I could advance and the answer I received was a flat out No. I'm not upset about it because I do not want any repercussions.

You can do it![/quote']

I never thought about mixing the Crystal Light in the Isopure. I tried Isopure alone and it took me 2 days to drink one bottle.

I am 4 days post OP. Had surgery March 6 I'm drinking the Isopure Protein drinks from GNC they taste really good!!!! Like a Gatorade and it has 40 grams of Protein in one bottle!!!

I tried one and it took me a whole 2 days to stomach Isopure. I tried the chocolate Muscle milk today and believe it or not, I like it. I will buy a few cases of these.

I tried the chocolate muscle milk today and it's tolerable. I think I will stick with this one.

Haven't tried it yet but will be. Thanks for the advice. I've tried many Protein shakes and I hate them all so far.

You are so in my thoughts. I'm 12 days out and have tried my fair share of Protein. Still searching for something that I like...urgh..lol.

Near the end of the liquid phase it does get VERY hard. I got to the point that I cried when I was faced with another Protein shake. For the first two weeks after surgery' date=' all I could have was Protein shakes, Water, Decaf coffee/tea and V-8/tomato juice. Other people had it worse with only Clear Liquids. If you are tolerating the liquid diet well, you do have the option of asking the NUT to transition you early to the next phase. Many of us transition ourselves early, but that has risks so it is better to clear it with your doctor.[/quote']

I might have to do that. I am tolerating liquids very well. I have another appointment tomorrow. I just don't want to over do it. I would rather get my liquids in and just skimp over the protein powder, liquids and shakes. I will try getting the muscle milk in today...it's a stretch. Maybe if I add something to it, it will taste better.

Is it really that awful? I am going to have surgery on April 16th and I've found a great shake at costco that I've been drinking. It's called Premier Protien and has 25 grams. The chocolate is wonderful. You can also find it online. Also' date=' the vanilla one you can add fruit (a bit) to it and mix it up.[/quote']

I have not tried that brand since I'm not a member at costco. If I can find it elsewhere, I will give it shot...thanks!!

Ugh. Those shakes make me gag. I ordered some PB2 to mix in there. Fellow sleevers said it really helps. What I have learned with protien is that we really need to bite the bullet. I have yet to try one that us tAsty' date=' but we just have to keep on keeping on![/quote']

I have the PB2 and still struggling.

Hey guys' date=' hang in there. I too was not feeling the Protein shakes but i had to keep trying different varieties and flavors until I finally found one that I can tolerate. It is so so important to get at least 60 grams of Protein in your system a day. Cream of chicken Soup was so good while I was on liquids. You can do this cause u have no choice. Change your mindset because if u believe u can't do it u won't. I was where u were at too. I just made up my mind that this is what I wanted, and now that I have did the surgery I'm gonna make my mind up to do what I gotta do. Stay in touch and lets get that protein down. I have no regrets and neither will u. Take care ladies and good luck.[/quote']

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I just felt like venting and it made me feel better..lol. My only struggle is that darn protein stuff. I don't want to waste more money buying stuff that I won't drink. I heard someone say try the unflavoured Protein powder, so that's my next purchase today. Just so I can try harder to get it in. Thanks!!

I would like to know too, because I have a Vitamix.

Hello everyone' date=' I'm from Dallas/Mesquite and I'm getting sleeved March 20th![/quote']

I live in Mesquite and was sleeved on 2/26 by Dr. Kim. I feel great, just ready for the soft food stage in 9 more days.

Wow! I live in Dallas and have not heard that. Dr. Kim is great! He did my surgery on 2/26 at Baylor's Trophy Club.

Also' date=' Protein shake is making me gag because I am so SICK of it![/quote']

Same thing here. I tried too many different products and seem to not like any of them, even the liquid Protein is horrible.

I'm 12 days out from the sleeve. At my first appointment I asked how to take my Claritin and was advised not to crush it anymore, but since it was a small pill, I could swallow it. Been doing that 4 days now and no issues.

I'm 12 days out from the sleeve and finding it super hard to drink the Protein Shakes and drink the creamed Soups. I have 9 more days in this stage and I'm about to have a fit. I want variety from Propel, Water, SF popsicles, crystal light, and hot teas. Maybe a word of encouragement and to know others have struggled too will help.

I had my two week follow up with the surgeon. I only lost 12 lbs postoperative' date=' and I am so disappointed. Although I have lost 25lbs in the last 4 weeks, those numbers sting badly. The surgeon said that I lost at a good pace, but I only see others talking about 20-30lbs in two weeks. Am I alone in the way I feel? I can't get over my feelings of failure. I have surgery and still can't lose weight.[/quote']

Don't compare your weight loss to others. That's a big no-no. Please know that it will take time. Celebrate your losses and try walking a little more to increase your exercise goals.

Anyone hungry 8 days out? I think I felt it today' date=' not sure. Worked through it.

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I'm 8 days out today and not really hungry, but if another food commercial come on, I'm going to scream.

two_boysmom

sleeved 2 weeks - how are you feeling in general???

sounds like all is going well

if you are having no problems with drinking - i see no reason not to use a "regular" cup/glass

using a straw???

hmmmmm - check with your NUT/surgeon

the straw was nixed for me - but all docs and nuts are different

whats good for the goose' date=' might NOT be good for the gander!!!

take care

continue good luck[/quote']

Not quite sleeved for 2 weeks. Its been 8 days exactly today. I feel great overall. I'm now on to creamed Soups and they're going down well. I get my staples removed tomorrow and I'm happy about that.

Hold the phone... Not two k cups.. One but hit small 2 times! Double the Water.< /p>

I had 2 K cups independently..lol. One was green tea and the other was peppermint green tea. Still sipping on the 2nd cup.

I known your question was to bunny but thought id chime in... Hot tea was always a fave of mine but now my new stomach just loves the warmth. It really helps me keep my fluids high. I like green' date=' white, oolong, chammomile and even straight hot water! I like it fairly weak so if using a kcup, i use two smalls which is 16 oz....requires a big mug. I like it with no sweetner. A tea bag in a regular coffe cp is just too strong and tends to make people want to add a sweetner.. Again, i head for those big mugs.[/quote']

Thank you for sharing! I'm heading to my kitchen now to make some chamomile tea & will use 2 K-cups. Thanks!!

Yeah...those squishy plactic hospital pill cups were not good but i really like the 1 oz measuring shot glasses best ...available at Walmart or bed bath & beyond. I used them a week or so then moved to a Water bottle' date=' glass or cup for tea. I did not drinl soda so never was hooked on a straw so its easy to avoid them. I took no chances with a straw since doc said no.[/quote']

I have not had soda in 7 years. I used to love drinking Water through a straw. I'm sure it will take some time to get used to drinking without one, but it'll be ok.

I drank from a little one ounce cup for the first week or so just so I could track how many ounces I was taking in and to get used to taking smaller sips. After that I switched to a normal cup with no problems. I dont use straws though. I was told that they put too much added air in the already really small tummy and I didnt want any gas problems. I actually stuck with warm liquids because my tummy would spasm with cold liquids so I got hooked on hot green tea from the start. Congrats on your sleeve

Do you sweeten your tea?

I was sleeved on Feb.26 and have been getting my liquids in using a shot glass size cup. I'm wondering if I can use a regular size cup? I haven't experienced any problems this far and wanted to know if I can use a regular size cup and maybe even a straw.

I was sleeved on the 26th. My incision sites looks pretty good to me. I have 16 staples and I got the ok to apply neosporin. I feel good overall.