I had my surgery on Dec 13th. I have lost 19 pounds postop and began my puree stage on today. I took two weeks off and went back to work Monday. I am so exhausted. When I get home I fall asleep and wake up for an hour then go back to sleep for the night. I don't get a lot of liquids in once I get home because I am sleeping so much. I have also started getting leg cramps during the day. Kaiser, the one I go to does not want us having protein drinks, so today was my first bit of protein, pureed chicken salad. I am also taking calcium, multivitamin, and b12. Was anyone else this exhausted? I'm assuming my body is still recovering and along with lack of food this is making me tired. I just worry about getting dehydrated because I am only drinking about 30-40 oz a day.

My surgery was Dec 6 and yes I am tired. But a little curious why they tell you no protein shakes never heard that before. I am REQUIRED to drink 3 a day or 70 gram each day.

The kaiser that I went to for my surgery says you can live without protein for two weeks. They think shakes are soft calories and don't want people to get used to shakes. Still don't quite get it but I'm a rule follower.

Wow...I can't beleive they do not want you to have any protein drinks. I had 2 a day for the first 2 weeks as this also counted to fluids. Have you tried drinking gatorade or something similar to that for the electrolytes. I know others have suggested that. I have moved on to the semi soft food stage and they still want us drinking a protein shake a day. Every place is different. I use Carnation instand breakfast suger free....Since it isn't classified as a protein drink maybe you can do that as not be going against their guidelines. I am still sleeping a good 8 hours a night after surgery and I use to only get 6 before surgery. Good luck and keep plugging away.

I am not getting as much protein as I should, but I have been drinking one Smoothie King Gladiator shake for 45 g of protein and 180 calories. It is very easy to drink and thank god for them. The Unjury was killing me before surgery.

I forgot to mention that im getting a cold! I spoke with the nut last night and she said being tired was normal...but still, I get off work at 3pm, am asleep by 4:30, awake from 8-9 then back to sleep until 5:30am. I think I am going to try some gatorade tomorrow and see if that helps at all!

I am not getting as much Protein as I should, but I have been drinking one Smoothie King Gladiator shake for 45 g of protein and 180 calories. It is very easy to drink and thank god for them. The unjury was killing me before surgery.

Where can I find these shakes?

You can get the powder directly from any Smoothie King shop. They are worth every penny!!

The kaiser that I went to for my surgery says you can live without Protein for two weeks. They think shakes are soft calories and don't want people to get used to shakes. Still don't quite get it but I'm a rule follower.

I was told the same but as I am NOT a rule follower after a week or 2 of feeling really tired I started having 1 protein shake a day. Hope yoou're feeling better

I was told the same but as I am NOT a rule follower after a week or 2 of feeling really tired I started having 1 protein shake a day. Hope yoou're feeling better

Did the protein shake help you start feeling better?