Im 8 days post op and started my full Protein diet yesterday. As of right now i can tolerate tomato Soup. I drink EAS chocolate Protein shakes to get some protein in. I have found that to get even more protein I add a scoop of chocolate Protein powder to sf chocolate carnation instant Breakfast and i cant even tell i added anything. I have been struggling to get down my liquids but not becasue i cant tolerate them but because i take in air everytime i try, even if i blow it all out first. i regret it about 2 minutes after when my chest and stomach hurt. I tried cheese soup becasue i was craving cheese badly. That didnt go over so well. After i ate it i felt gross and i had alot of gas built up. I know that everybody is different and can tolerate different things.

So are there any suggestions to what else i can drink while im on my full liquids? what worked for you? what didnt work for you?

Are you using a straw? That is a big no no from what I was told. I am 10 days post op, and I struggled till about yesterday. I woke up yesterday morning and I was not feeling the uncomfortable sensation I had been. I have tolerated more than just a 2 tsp and I can drink more now. I have tolerated tomato soup, cheese soup, broccoli cheese soup (blended) and I found the EAS drinks are what my body tolerates the best. Good Luck and Congrats to you on being sleeved.

I hope this helps...

Keri

no i dont use a straw at all because i too heard that it isnt allowed. I tend to take sips that are too big so i guess that is my problem. it slowly got easier to drink more and more but i instantly know after i swallow too much that its going to hurt in about a minute.

Thanks and Congrats to you as well. Best Wishes

I haven't had surgery yet, but I notice when I used my magic bullet it really makes my shakes quite airy & bubbly, so that may be a cause of some of the gas you are experiencing because I get it if it's too foamy. I usually have to let it settle down before I drink it.

I'm planning on buying the 100% whey Protein (unflavored) to supplement Soups and even supplement my Pure Protein Frosty chocolate which has 25gm protein with the unflavored.

Good luck to you.

you might want to ask your surgeon if it's okay to TRY a straw just to see what happens. I read a thread last week where someone said they actually took in more air without a straw than with a straw so they were able to use straws even though the general rule is not to use them. I know I've had to change how I drink to not take in too much air. It's definitely trial and error.