I had surgery a week ago today and have a question. I started out drinking out of medicine cups for the first couple days and then I switched to just sipping my drinks.

Does water go right through the band when you are sipping or does it gather in the band then go down? I am assuming that it goes right through?

How about protein shakes? Do they do the "backed up drain effect"?

I am scared to drink too much at once but I am still trying to get my 50g of protein and 64 oz of liquid down.

Edited September 22, 201015 yr by piperboo

Hi

I had surgery yesterday, and as soon they gave me my "lunch" I started sipping and taking it easy but I noticed that I could drink like I did the day before. I asked my doctor and he told me that is because I have no restriction yet and the Water or Clear liquids would go "down the drain", Like a funnel I guess, but he told me to keep drinking ounces a time to make the habit until I get my restriction.

I don't know how I will feel with full liquds though. Good luck in your journey.

You too and congrats on your surgery!

I think I am too scared to drink anything more than an oz at a time because I don't want to mess anything up. I've come too far to mess something up!

How are you feeling today?

It is a funnel effect - I can feel it trickling down through my stomach! :thumbdown:

I really like drinking the super whey Protein shots...they are 2 oz. and can drink in 3 sips...26g protein and I'm good to go. I do have a fear of beginning to eat mushies on the next stage. That should be interesting! :rolleyes2:

Where did you find the 2 oz shots?

Do they taste ok?

I am glad I am not the only one worried! I feel like I am being overly cautious.

Like I see lots of people eating mashed potatoes, etc but I do not think thats healthy to eat starches like that. I think I will stick with vegetable soups and such, well blended of course. Plus shakes.

I get them at Walmart by the pharmacy where they sell the slimfast. It's called Body Fortress Super Whey Protein Shots and come in different flavors. I buy at least 12 (they are about 1.97 each) and like the fruit punch flavor.

They take a day or so to get used to because they are very sweet but after a couple of days you don't care. Don't refrigerate though - they turn into almost a jello-y consistency. I have at least 2 a day to help meet my 65g protein requirement.

Oh I have seen those!

I will grab some. Thanks for the tip!

Thank God I feel great. Of course the incisions hurt but nothing I can't handle. My husband just made me the best chicken broth ever. So far so good. :rolleyes2: