I'm 4 days post-op. Surgeon said he wanted me to work up to getting in 64 oz of fluids in a day as well as some Protein. I'm not having problems with the Fluid. However, the protein is my problem child.

Yesterday, I tried mixing half a bottle of the Isopure Zero Icy Orange with a packet of Hawaiian Punch SF Orange Ocean mix. I drank about 1/2 of a 24 oz bottle giving me somewhere around 5 grams of protein. I just couldn't tolerate any more.

This morning, I mixed up some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup Protein powder. It smells good. However, after about 3 sips I wanted to wretch. There is just something about both of these that has a milkiness to them.

Bad news is that I'm supposed to be on Clear liquids with clear liquid Protein supplements for 2 weeks.

Any advice.

PS---I'm trying the nectar this afternoon. Is that brand any better or am I just setting myself up for failure?

I love Syntrax Nectars but everyone has different opinions. It takes WEEKS to get to the point where you can not only get in all your fluids, but Protein as well.

Try not to stress too much in the meantime. I love the Syntrax Medical Unflavored - perhaps trying that in your own warm broth will work for you. You just have to keep trying to find the thing that works. If you try cold shakes and don't like them, try mixing the chocolate/vanilla/unflavored Nectars with warm tea or coffee (if you're cleared for coffee) and see if that goes down better.

Nectars are my favorite and I still drink a shake daily, usually with warm coffee or tea in the morning, but sometimes with Water. Yes, the chocolate truffle is even good in water, in my opinion!

Good luck. Congrats on your new sleeve and again, don't stress about protein just yet. Worry more about hydration. Shoot for those goals each day but don't beat yourself up if it takes a while to get there.

~Cheri

Your goal in the next 2 weeks is to not become dehydrated

everything else will fall into place

broth, Jello, popsicles are good to help

i was suppose to have Protein my first week but it made me want to gag

my 2nd week i was able to start drinking my Protein shakes again and that worked out perfect

so find liquids things you can hold down and just stick with that until u are able to move on to the next stage