I had my band put in on the 16th. Is it too soon for me to drink a Protein shake? I have been on Clear liquids, but I would like a Myoplex shake or at least a few drinks of one.

I was on protein shakes right away after surgery. Every doctor seems to do things a little differently. I had no problems.

My doctor suggested drinking them from the beginning.

I was On Protein shakes and liquids from day of Surgery - now on mushies .I quess every doctor is different -

My doctor suggested drinking them from the beginning.

It depends on your doc. They should've gave you a diet Plan that lists what you can have at what stage. You can't go by what people here say for this, since every doc does it different

My menu plan says Clear Liquids 1-2 days and then Full Liquids days 2-week 2, then start mushies.....

Protein shakes mixed with water should be ok days 1 & 2, then mixed with milk should be ok after at least 2 days.....

Good luck!!!

Yep ! It should be drank... Take it easy, and enjoy.

My doctor told me that if i could tolerate it right after surgery it was fine. Just take small sips and see how you feel. I started drinking them on the second day and I was banded on the 14th.

I agree about following what your doctor said, but FYI, I was on shakes made with water from the day after surgery. Made with milk after 1 week.

Ok - My doc did give me a diet and it says liquids the first week. Milk is listed, so I assumed Protein shakes would be fine. I might try one tonight. Thanks for your feedback.

2days post- up myself and HUNGRY on ice pops and Jello alone ! ;)Looking forward to a shake tomorrow!

Does the hunger get better with the Protein? I sure hope so! 6 weeks till a fill!

Ok - My doc did give me a diet and it says liquids the first week. Milk is listed, so I assumed Protein shakes would be fine. I might try one tonight. Thanks for your feedback.

To this day I still drink MUSCLE MILK LIGHT lots of flavors(BUT I THINK THEIR chocolate IS LOUSEY.) It still kills the Hunger Beast.

So I still highly recommend it.

Google MUSCLE MILK LIGHT, you should see some jugs of it on the screen. That site I think is the cheapest..

My doctor called for clear broth and protein shakes the first week. One important thing to remember is NO FRUIT. That would be a mushie.

Remember ! Don't use a straw...

If your Dr. said Clear Liquids, pick up some Isopure. It's pure Protein - clear like crystal light - no carbs. You can't live off of it but it fills you up.

As for straws - you can use them. There is absolutely no evidence they cause problems.

You are Newly, and Freshly Banded.

I wouldn't use a straw, until you check with your Dr..