I like the protein shakes premier is it normal to want to drink them this soon after surgery on on 4/4 I have no desire any food.

I got sleeved by Dr. Kelly on the 28th and he doesn't recommend adding Protein in until day 10. I'm on day 10 right now and added a Protein Drink to my routine along with all the Clear liquids.

However, I've noticed different advice from different doctors on this forum so I guess whatever your doctor recommends.

I have to be on a clear liquid diet for 1 week after surgery and then week 2 i can start full liquids with protei.

my dr said for two weeks anything that go through a straw. water broth protein. drinks and hello. then mushy foods. I am not at all hungry.

Me too! I was given protein drinks hours after surgery. Also, sugar free popsicles, jello and of course, water. But like mrsteacher said above, different doctors give different instructions. So my bias is to always check with my surgeon before doing anything different. It is really interesing to me to read what others are doing. It's good to get ideas to take to your own doctor should things not be going as smoothly.

If you want your Protein drinks, and can have them, embrace it. You're in a special minority.

I was able to have Protein Drinks on day 3. Wanting them as another story. I find myself not really wanting to eat or drink anything. I feel full all the time. I'm making myself do it, and I used to enjoy my protein drinks (with previous lapband surgery). I think the difference is being able to drink them normally vs. knowing I'm going to be sucking on the same protein drink ALL day long.

It'll get better. food will be enjoyable, eventually!