So I am supposed to have 50 grams of protein and 64 oz of liquid. I finally drank a small 16 oz shake (25 grams of protein), and now I am FULL. The small drink took me over 4 hrs to drink and to at least to meet my other protein requirements, I have to drink another 8oz, but my sleeve is saying "NO"! I have no idea what to do since this is my first full day home. Should I continue to sip even though I feel full or should I wait until later on and begin sipping again??

Have you tried the Isopure - 0 carbs- 40g protein -20 oz. This is what they sent me home with at the hospital. It tastes like gatorade.

I would wait until later & keep sipping. I was sleeved on Monday. I usually sip slowly throughout the day as long as I'm awake & I go very slow and end up getting all my fluid & protein in by the end of the day, but it is very slow & steady through the day. I'm still on clear liquids, so I haven't had a protein shake yet, but I mix Beneprotein packets with broth and crystal light to get my protein in. I'm planning on the same technique once I do start on full liquids.

I know what you mean!!! I have been home since Thursday afternoon and am not getting what I need to. I try not to push it cuz I don't want to mess up my incision or anything so I am just doing my best to sip sip sip.. And it is getting better each day!!! My Dr and nutritionist made it clear that I won't be able to consume that much right away.

First I would look in to some other shakes - my Protein powder has between 21-25 grams per scoop and is mixed with 8 oz Fluid. So you could have 2 shakes for 16 oz! Continue to sip other fluids until your full feeling passes. Protein can be heavy. Also, go to the bathroom as soon as you feel the need, maybe in my mind but I feel like it helps me free up space. You don't want to get dehydrated. Also, experiment with cold fluids vs hot fluids vs room temp fluids. Early out hot went down better for me, now cold and hot do better than room temp. Also I have heard of alot of people who mix their shake in the morning then keep in the fridge just taking a few sips through out the day each time you pass by, while also continuing to drink their other fluids.

So I am supposed to have 50 grams of protein and 64 oz of liquid. I finally drank a small 16 oz shake (25 grams of protein), and now I am FULL. The small drink took me over 4 hrs to drink and to at least to meet my other protein requirements, I have to drink another 8oz, but my sleeve is saying "NO"! I have no idea what to do since this is my first full day home. Should I continue to sip even though I feel full or should I wait until later on and begin sipping again??

I hate the aftertaste of Isopure clear liquids, but can tolerate them & dilute them with water and add crystal light to try to beat the aftertaste. Some people do like them though, so you might try it.

Thanks for the recommendations. I could had mixed it with 8 ozs. of water but it was too strong, so I mixed it with some more water to thin it out.

Keep sipping- all day long.

The first few days I had a shot glass and a Protein drink on ice and made a drinking game out of the TV.... (Real Housewives) and everytime they said a cuss word- I drank ok.... I sipped!

Fun and easy way to get your protein in!