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Hi,

I was banded on Thursday. I am okay with the port pain, and gas, however, have absolutely no enery. And I mean no energy, it is taking everything I have just to type this. I can't seem to sleep enough and can barely make it up and down my stairs. I am not having hunger pains. I am on clear fluids until next Thursday. I am a vegetarian and so far have had vegetable broth, sugar free jello, gatorade, flavored waters. Any ideas? I am really even getting depressed wondering what kind of mistake I have made. Please help. I have two small children and a business to run and can't continue to feel this lethargic. Please help with suggestions if you can. thanks, tina

Hi Tina,

It sounds to me like you need some protein. Are you drinking a protein drink? Isopure makes a clear protein drink that has 40 grams of protein and 0 grams of carbs. If you need the carbs - you might - you can get a version that has carbs in it too. None of them taste GREAT but the blue one is the best of the lot in my opinion. You can get Isopure at GNC for $3.50 per bottle. It's definitely worth a try. If you're wanting to use a protein powder mix, add a tablespoon of reduced fat peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar free fat free chocolate pudding. Makes it taste SO much better.

You didn't make a mistake, as soon as you move on to mushies you'll feel much better.

Yep, you definately need more protein!! I felt the same way after surgery. As soon as I ate some protien & felt a TON better. Our body needs protein!!!

I felt the same way and needed protein. It does help, also are you taking your vitamins? It took me about a week to get some energy. I couldn't even stand up to take my shower. It does get better.

Anesthesia always drains the life out of me for several weeks after surgery! The protein helps tremendously! I like the Atkins Shakes....get them cheap at Walmart.

I have some protein shakes (soy) but did not think i was allowed to have those until next week? thanks, tina

Some people are on clear liquids for first two weeks. I could have Protein shakes first two weeks...no problem for me.

get some clear protein and drink that...you need some I felt the same way and photonut had me drink some protein and I felt tons tons tons better.....hang in there...this will pass and congrats!

If you go to GNC, Isopure makes clear protien drinks. I haven't personally tried them, but they are the only clear protien that I am aware of.

But also keep in mind that you had major surgery only a few days ago. Your body is still wearing off the affects of the anesthesia, pain killers, and doing the bulk of the healing.

You could also call your doctor and see if he has any recommendations. It's possible he could move you to the full liquid stage sooner than next week if you talk to him. Some doctors are open about changing the rules on a patient by patient basis.