I'm new to this sight. I was sleeved on Nov 5 and I'm still sick. Never thought I would go through what I'm going through. I'm still on liquids the Saturday after my surgery I had to be rushed back to the hospital for severe abdominal pains. Was admitted and had to stay until the following Tuesday. Thought things would get better no leaks or anything. Now I'm home still not able to get protein in because all the shakes make me sick to my stomach I have been drinking Gatorade and water to make sure I stay hydrated. Please help... Any ideas on how I can get protein in since I can't stand the shakes. I thought I saw were some people were saying there was some fruity protein. Is anyone else experiencing this. I go back to the doc on Tuesday for another follow up. PLEASE HELP!!!

I'm new to this sight. I was sleeved on Nov 5 and I'm still sick. Never thought I would go through what I'm going through. I'm still on liquids the Saturday after my surgery I had to be rushed back to the hospital for severe abdominal pains. Was admitted and had to stay until the following Tuesday. Thought things would get better no leaks or anything. Now I'm home still not able to get Protein in because all the shakes make me sick to my stomach I have been drinking Gatorade and Water to make sure I stay hydrated. Please help... Any ideas on how I can get protein in since I can't stand the shakes. I thought I saw were some people were saying there was some fruity protein. Is anyone else experiencing this. I go back to the doc on Tuesday for another follow up. PLEASE HELP!!!

Are you sure there are no leaks? You're a ways out and still sick...that's concerning!

Are you on a PPO? They are typically prescribed but some docs still make you ask for them. They make a big difference in nausea issues. Without them, even at almost three months out from my first surgery I still find some things bother me.

My saving grace was oveltine in 0% fat milk. Warm, hot or ice cold it works and isn't as thick as the shakes (which were a challenge for me early out as well). The milk gives you about a gram per ounce (a little more actually) so you get in some protein. There is also a protein called necter that people like here. I haven't tried it but I know that it comes in fruit flavors. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury protein, unflavored is also easy to add to broth that isn't too hot.

Iggychick... Yes when I was admitted back into the hospital they did additional test and there were no leaks. I went to the doctor this past Tuesday and he said everything looked fine. I was experiencing diarrhea and brought that to my docs attention he said that was normal getting all the stuff out from surgery. I have been able to drink a little Milk, but that sometimes sits in my chest. I drink really slow and I just don't know what else to do. I had purchased the Unjury chicken but that makes me sick on my stomach as well. I just feel like this was the worse thing I have done in my life. I'm too the point that I'm afraid I am going to end up back in the hospital. I have nausea meds that I'm taking I have to take with milk and my Prilosec if not then I can't get it down. I'm just so miserable....can't turn back the clock but I just want to get better. I need energy...

You could mix unflavored or vanilla protein with some juice like tang or crystal light, make it thin so it goes down easier. Also I had good luck with sugar free pudding mixed with unflavored protein powder. Go online, there are a multitude of sites that offer mixes, you're bound to find one or more that are helpful. like Bariatric Choice.com, Diet Direct.com or nausha nutrition to name a few. just type Bariatric foods in the search engine. Good luck, this too will pass.

Thank you minigoddess... I hope it does I'm just really miserable right now... I feel like I have mucus just sitting at the top of my throat.... I'm regretting this move really bad right now. I hope it passed soon I just don't want to end back up in the hospital

nectar by syntex, is excellent mixed with water and crystal light! Also Isopure protein water. Hope you fell better!

I also had the mucus feeling... come to find out I had thrush in my esophagus that I am still battling 2 month post op :/

I eat very little but I do drink milk regularly. I want to try the ovaltine or even sf hot chocolate as long as it isn't too sweet. Water is another beverage I cant get down, just tastes nasty. I need to find a sugar sub that doesnt leave a bad after taste. Sweet n low and splenda aren't working.

Klpery what is thrush in you esophagus? I tryin to drink some hot green tea right now hoping to break this feeling up doesn't seem to be working

Kim are the two item you mention that can be purchased at a store or will I have to order offline? I need something fast...

Thrush is a yeast build up.... when its oral your tongue is usually white as well as your gums. Come to find out mine also went down my esophagus. I was on 2 weeks of diflucan and some lozenges. The whiteness is gone but it takes time to clear up so I still have the difficulty swallowing and off tastes. I believe the items can all be bought at a grocery store.

I also had the mucus feeling... come to find out I had thrush in my esophagus that I am still battling 2 month post op :/

I eat very little but I do drink milk regularly. I want to try the ovaltine or even sf hot chocolate as long as it isn't too sweet. Water is another beverage I cant get down, just tastes nasty. I need to find a sugar sub that doesnt leave a bad after taste. Sweet n low and splenda aren't working.

klperry,

my mom swears by ONE pink and ONE blue combination of sweeteners. Give it a try, I like that combination for my iced tea.

Klperry did it cause you to throw up or feel like you had to throw up? I have been spitting up all day. I will be going to the pharmacy. I can't deal with this all night. I gargles with warm salt water now trying to drink water which is what was recommended on web md. Trying everything... Thanks for the information

I threw up sometimes and others i gagged and spit. I still spit mucus up.

Google the magic pink mouthwash for thrush. It may give you some relief this weekend. Its made with pepto and a few other items but maybe if you can gargle it it'll get you through til next week.

Klperry did it cause you to throw up or feel like you had to throw up? I have been spitting up all day. I will be going to the pharmacy. I can't deal with this all night. I gargles with warm salt Water now trying to drink water which is what was recommended on web md. Trying everything... Thanks for the information

Not to scare u but I'm going through something similar. I had surgery 10/2 1 week out I was vomiting white foam I went to my surgeon and he said that my new stomach might be twisted it does not happen often but it does happen. So he ordered an upper endoscopy because of all the vomiting I ended up being admitted due to severe swelling of the stomach. Then I was released followed up with my pcp 3 days later I was admitted again due to high sugars. Maybe ur stomach has twisted. I was told I'm going to have mines dilated again cause I'm still spitting up the white foam like mucus type.

Sorry for making it too long. But don't give up it will get better.

I also spent my bday and hurricane sandy in the hospital. How great was that?????

Kim are the two item you mention that can be purchased at a store or will I have to order offline? I need something fast...

Vitamin shoppe or GNC and online.