RichCat72

Thanks everyone for the support and suggestions. I got some unflavored Protein Powder and added it to my lemon Water and havent had any trouble so far today.

Thanks everyone for the support and suggestions. I got some unflavored Protein Powder and added it to my lemon Water and havent had any trouble so far today.

Thanks everyone for the support and suggestions. I got some unflavored Protein Powder and added it to my lemon Water and havent had any trouble so far today.

Thanks everyone for the support and suggestions. I got some unflavored Protein Powder and added it to my lemon Water and havent had any trouble so far today.

Thanks everyone. I was starting to think something was wrong. Slow and steady.

Yes plenty of people heal slowly, try to measure your own progress not by how how quickly things go but by how sustainable the changes are
Like the other posters suggested they different kinds until something works
I still can't stomach the shakes (unless in coffee ) and I'm 5 months out.
EVERYONE is different
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Help! I am 1 week post-op and already feel like I am failing. I still feel bloated and heavy from the surgery, I still have some cramping-like pains every time I swallow something, and I haven't been able to stomach any Protein this week at all. The bariatric PA says that is normal the first week, but the shakes just wont stay down. What am I doing wrong? Did anyone else have issues like these?

One more small shake recommendation that isn't thick at all, try mixing unflavored powder with Water and a tsp of orange crystal light... really smooth drink with a good sweetness to it.

I also found almond milk to be one of the easiest things to stomach aside from Water. My current favorite shake is unsweetened almond milk with vanilla Unjury powder. It's like drinking melted vanilla ice cream. When you're able to handle a slightly thicker mix, chocolate splendor by unjury is also amazing. If that still ends up being too thick for you, try half almond milk and half water. I'm personally not a fan of chocolate Protein in water, but gotta do what we gotta do.

You sound just like me. I was drinking Premier Protein and it wasn’t going down. This morning I tried a sample of Unjury with almond milk and it didn’t hurt. I can only drink 2 oz at a time, but it doesn’t hurt. No cramping when swallowing. Yay! I hope you find something that works soon. I feel your pain.

So sorry you're having a tough time. Some people really have a thing with the Protein game.
Try thinning it down. If you're using powder, try mixing it with more of your mix. Try different protein powders (whey, egg white, soy, etc).
Or if drinking the Premier Protein RTD drinks I'd try to dilute them in things like Decaf coffee or with extra Fairlife skim milk--that way you are still getting protein in.
Also with the clear Proteins and protein Water, try diluting them by 50% too.
Then do what your hospital said and pour 4 1oz pill cups up and drink them every hour on the hour. 1 cup per 15 minutes.
Hope that helps!

I went through the same thing, it's not really that abnormal... just make sure you're drinking very slowly and follow your doctors orders for proper post-surgical care. Things will get better in time, you're still healing, and your stomach will take a little time to get back to the normal feelings.
Feel better.

I'm sorry, this sounds miserable. Have you tried any Protein waters? They're not as heavy as shakes so you might be able to tolerate them better. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Help! I am 1 week post-op and already feel like I am failing. I still feel bloated and heavy from the surgery, I still have some cramping-like pains every time I swallow something, and I haven't been able to stomach any Protein this week at all. The bariatric PA says that is normal the first week, but the shakes just wont stay down. What am I doing wrong? Did anyone else have issues like these?

Help! I am 1 week post-op and already feel like I am failing. I still feel bloated and heavy from the surgery, I still have some cramping-like pains every time I swallow something, and I haven't been able to stomach any Protein this week at all. The bariatric PA says that is normal the first week, but the shakes just wont stay down. What am I doing wrong? Did anyone else have issues like these?