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Am 7 days post op today and for whatever reason I am starving. I had no hunger or anything the first 6 days but today I am so hungry. I also am having way more shoulder and back pain today then any other day. I was just coasting through recovery and then today I don't know what is going on. Any suggestions to keep full longer and any suggestions for the back and shoulder pain. I have done gas x, heating pad and tons of walking and it's still there :-(

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I had exactly the same.

Get a real good quality Protein Shake. One of mine has 35g Protein per serve (low carb too). If you have to spend half an hour in the shop comparing them all then so be it!

I can't recommend anything for the gas, the heat pad got me through but it's pretty much a waiting game.

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What is the name of the Protein shake that you use?

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I use Isopure 2 scoops 50gr of Protein, with skim milk which adds more protein. Not sure what stage you are at now. I you feel hungry, try greek yogurt between your 3 shakes..

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I am still on Clear Liquids alternating with Protein Shakes or carnation instant Breakfast but only 3 ounces 3 times a day. I have tried the Atkins and now myoplex but I'm still hungry

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are you drinking your fluids too fast. that happened to me and i was starving, i was told that you have to sip your Water, because you would be washing what is in my pouch out.

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No, I have only been sipping. I'm not dehydrated or anything so I know I'm getting enough fluids I just feel so hungry. I don't know why because I was doing so good and then wham I'm starving, lol

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I don't know, I would try to have a small amount, like 2oz of non fat greek yogurt which is high in Protein. That may help curb your hungry horrors between meals.

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I was tempted to do that but my doctor says no yogurt or soft foods until my follow up on the 12th, uggghhh

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Did your doctor tell you only to have 3 ounces of the drink? I was allowed 1 cup of it when I was on liquids for each serving.

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I am still on Clear Liquids alternating with Protein shakes or carnation instant Breakfast but only 3 ounces 3 times a day. I have tried the Atkins and now myoplex but I'm still hungry

You should be using a bariatric quality Protein powder or pre made shake. Carnation Instant Breakfast does not have the quality or the quantity of the nutrition that you need at this stage.

The amount of Protein in your shake will help you to stay feeling full for longer.

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Yes my doctor said only 3 ounces at a time and they are the ones that said carnation instant breakfast.

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I agree with Sojourner about qualilty bariatric shakes. Your shakes should have at least 25grams of Protein and with the 1 cup of skim milk you are adding a little more Protein. I used Isopure no carb, no sugar and it has 25grams of protein and 2 scoops is 50grams that should hold you over for 4 hours and you should have 1cup of skim milk and even if it takes you 1/2 drink it slow.

I hope this is the answer. Keep us posted

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Well they are not always right I have had my share of mishaps with the nut and doctors. Try it and drink the 3 oz but add the 1 scoop of Protein. Carnation has almost half the protein. Protein keeps you from being hungry and maybe your body need more protein. I should have 80 grams per day of protein and the by having the 3 Protein Shakes that is 75 protein a day.

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