I am using this 1 oz medicine cup to drink my liquids to make sure that I do not drink too much. But can someone please tell me when you were able to drink- at least 4 oz at a time ( small sips of course). I am not getting my 80 oz of fluid in daily- more like 40 oz! Had gas so bad last night, I could not even have my 3rd protein drink! I am trying but this is a little more complex then I imagined. I am sticking with it but needs some words of encouragement for the hopefully near future! THanks n advace.

Usually the 1oz rule is for the first week following surgery just to make you take it easy on your swollen stomach. Starting with the second week you should be fine as long as you dont gulp and try not to use straws for as long as you can as they introduce air as you drink and compound the gassy problem.

Good luck!

I am using this 1 oz medicine cup to drink my liquids to make sure that I do not drink too much. But can someone please tell me when you were able to drink- at least 4 oz at a time ( small sips of course). I am not getting my 80 oz of Fluid in daily- more like 40 oz! Had gas so bad last night, I could not even have my 3rd Protein drink! I am trying but this is a little more complex then I imagined. I am sticking with it but needs some words of encouragement for the hopefully near future! THanks n advace.

Hi,

I had my op on the 25th I am only now able to drink 32 oz of Water a day. it takes me all day but I get it in. I found Hot drinks help such as tea or coffee. Hope that help's.

Just keep taking the baby steps and you will get there. Oh if this help's when you eat use a baby spoon that will help SO MUCH!!

Take care of you.

Mary

I hope your counting all your fluids as water consumption.

It helps, and it adds up..

I am adding everything up but i am so sick of the sweet protein shakes! It takes me almost 2 hrs just to have an 8 oz shake, becuz the taste is a turn off! now b4 I had the band i could tolerate the shakes without a problem. it is so true about ur tastebuds changing when u get the band.

I am adding everything up but i am so sick of the sweet Protein shakes! It takes me almost 2 hrs just to have an 8 oz shake, becuz the taste is a turn off! now b4 I had the band i could tolerate the shakes without a problem. it is so true about ur tastebuds changing when u get the band.

Try Muscle Milk Light. Lots of flavors, and I can get you a jug of powder for under 19.00.

Get back if interested,and I will share the info..

I get about 40 OZ or maybe a little more of water a day . I cannot even get my full protein fill because after One 16 OZ Serving of my Protein Shakes I pass out like a baby . I continiously eat popsicles , drink some sips of water or crystal light , or broth. Dont worry , you will get more fluids in slowly but surely .

I am adding everything up but i am so sick of the sweet Protein shakes! It takes me almost 2 hrs just to have an 8 oz shake, becuz the taste is a turn off! now b4 I had the band i could tolerate the shakes without a problem. it is so true about ur tastebuds changing when u get the band.

Oh yeah what kind of Protein drinks are you drinking , and how are you making them ??

ok well i can do 40 oz and i actually will get my protein in- yeah! but this is definitely a challenge! Going to Dr tomorrow for a follow and and we r going to have a talke about starting the puree a weee bit earlier! I will beg!! I am so sick of the sweet protein shakes!!

I get about 40 OZ or maybe a little more of Water a day . I cannot even get my full Protein fill because after One 16 OZ Serving of my Protein shakes I pass out like a baby . I continiously eat popsicles , drink some sips of water or crystal light , or broth. Dont worry , you will get more fluids in slowly but surely .

Protein shakes should be giving you energy , Period !

Also,you should talk to your Dr. about a good Vitamin to help keep you peppy..

I am so glad somebody else is sick of the sweetness of the protein shakes. Before surgery I just wanted something that wasn't sweet. I'm 1 week post-op and have been drinking lots of juice while I can. Only drinking 1 protein shake a day. At least the juice is a natural sugar instead of artificial. Just make sure you get those fluids because I ended up back in the ER Saturday nite getting fluids. I had diarrhea and couldn't drink much and ended up getting dehydrated. Not fun. Good luck.

I am adding everything up but i am so sick of the sweet Protein shakes! It takes me almost 2 hrs just to have an 8 oz shake, becuz the taste is a turn off! now b4 I had the band i could tolerate the shakes without a problem. it is so true about ur tastebuds changing when u get the band.

Yes, it sure is. I was banded a week ago today and found right after being banded that I could no longer even take the smell of those shakes. My doctor suggested liquid Protien. It's sort of a kool-aid looking Fluid, very sweet but only 3 oz. and you can get up to 52 grams of protien. Beats 3 to 4 shakes a day imo. I have found everything is now excessively sweet to me so I take the protien like shots. Takes me about 4 shots. Take a shot, have some Water, have a shot, take some water.

I was able to drink normally my second day,only did the medicine cup for first day. I drank slowly of course. I am from the south and we always have a glass of something around. I was told to not let myself get dehydrated, I was also able to drink gatorade G2 to keep my electrolyes balanced. Good luck

I gotta say I am liking the sound of taking Protein shots. Where can I find "Liquid Protein" Justmermp? This would be a great way to sneak in some protein on days when I need a little extra.

Yes, it sure is. I was banded a week ago today and found right after being banded that I could no longer even take the smell of those shakes. My doctor suggested Liquid Protien. It's sort of a kool-aid looking Fluid, very sweet but only 3 oz. and you can get up to 52 grams of protien. Beats 3 to 4 shakes a day imo. I have found everything is now excessively sweet to me so I take the protien like shots. Takes me about 4 shots. Take a shot, have some Water, have a shot, take some water.

I am using protein powder mixed with lactaid ff milk 8 oz. I FORCED myself to have it this morning. took 1.5 hrs to get it all down! I have a good liquid mtv- its cherry flavored and i gagged last night when i took my 2nd dose! I am just becoming so sensitive to all this sweet stuff! It is really makingme gag! And the last thiing I want to do is Puk! Today is Post Op day # 5, Last night again, I had gas pain that would not move down & out! Not until 7:30 this morning! And I did walk around last night trying to help it along its way. Could not finish my last protein drink last night, even the chix broth with unflavored pp is horrible! I am going to look for the protein shots, at least it will be small amounts. Although i do need the calcium provided by the milk. Who know's, like I said I am having a talk with my Dr. today at my follow up. Thanks for all the input fellow bandsters.

I am using Protein powder mixed with lactaid ff milk 8 oz. I FORCED myself to have it this morning. took 1.5 hrs to get it all down! I have a good liquid mtv- its cherry flavored and i gagged last night when i took my 2nd dose! I am just becoming so sensitive to all this sweet stuff! It is really makingme gag! And the last thiing I want to do is Puk! Today is Post Op day # 5, Last night again, I had gas pain that would not move down & out! Not until 7:30 this morning! And I did walk around last night trying to help it along its way. Could not finish my last protein drink last night, even the chix broth with unflavored pp is horrible! I am going to look for the protein shots, at least it will be small amounts. Although i do need the calcium provided by the milk. Who know's, like I said I am having a talk with my Dr. today at my follow up. Thanks for all the input fellow bandsters.

I am 10 days post op and also am sick of the sweetness of Protein Drinks. I have tried Carnation Istant BF and they are a bit milder in taste. Actually can tolerate them pretty well. I mix powder with 1 cup of FF milk and it totals 15 g. protein. Put ice in blender and tastes kind of like a milkshake....not too sweet. Hope this helps. CAT