confused about my transition to puree

[emmas mom 4]

hi all! I was sleeved on the 17th! My post op instructions say i can have puree after 7 days. I am starting to get hungry now. can I add in Protein Shakes now to fill me up? All I have been drinking is Water and a little juice. I had a no sugar added ice pop once, but, i dont want to have anything i cant. I want to start adding things, but, i am hesitant. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[Indymom 132]

My doc wanted me to start my Protein either on day 5 after surgery OR as soon as I had a BM and passed the majority of my gas. I actually started protein on day 4 because I had a BM pretty early out. I would check with your doc/nutritionist but I would think a Protein Drink is OK if you're on liquids . . .

[emmas mom 4]

My doc wanted me to start my Protein either on day 5 after surgery OR as soon as I had a BM and passed the majority of my gas. I actually started Protein on day 4 because I had a BM pretty early out. I would check with your doc/nutritionist but I would think a protein drink is OK if you're on liquids . . .

Thank you! I was fine up until today. I started to get more hungry! I think I will add a Protein shake in tomorrow! Thanks so much!!!

[Sassygirl06 962]

my doc let me be on full liquids from day 3. i havent had any problems other then it hurts when i swallow anything, even Water. that has been getting much better though. i have only had one bm since i had my surgery, that was on friday and it was the runs

i have been "drinking" split pea Soup, with the peas and the carrots and ham strained out. that is my favorite, cause it doesnt hurt when it goes down for some reason. i love the flavor too so that is a bonus. i also have fudge pops that i suck on, but i have found that i am lactose intolerant now, so i have to take lactaid first.