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Hi so I'm post op day 6 and yesterday my dr said I can start having my slim fast Protein Shakes again. So I drank about a quater of it and knew that was enough....but i'm still getting that crappy feeling whenever I drink something....this will pass right?? PLEASE tell me this will pass...get it sometimes even when i drink Water I hate it..... :unsure: Anyone else having this problem??

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its normal... it will pass... just make sure u drink sips of Water all day and get Protein as much as you can ..That will help speed up your recovery..and walk as much as you can handle that help as well.. Hope this answers your question.. im 6 weeks post op so i know how you feel : )

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Hi so I'm post op day 6 and yesterday my dr said I can start having my slim fast Protein shakes again. So I drank about a quater of it and knew that was enough....but i'm still getting that crappy feeling whenever I drink something....this will pass right?? PLEASE tell me this will pass...get it sometimes even when i drink Water I hate it..... :unsure: Anyone else having this problem??

I am 8 days post op. Which Slim fast are you drinking?

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Thank you so much...I'm trying i'm sipping on Water all day and and i drank about a quater of protien shake this morning so far i plan to continue to sip on my portein an water a little more everyday!! WOW 6 weeks i'm super jealous congrats!!!

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I am 8 days post op. Which Slim fast are you drinking?

I drink the high Protein low carb choc. one. How are you feeling?? Are you feeling what I do??

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Thank you. I am still trying to get all my Protein in. I am not having that crappy feeling when drinking ( I do a lot of walking in my house) maybe try that. I hope you feel better soon.

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Hi, I'm 5 days post-op and am able to get all my Protein (60-80 grams)per day. When I first wake up, I start on my Protein shake. I take a tiny sip and then I walk around the house (approx. 70-75 steps) then I take another little sip and walk around again. At first it took me an hour and a half to get the shake down, but this morning it took an hour. Then I keep sipping Water until it's time for the text shake/broth. If the shakes are too thick, try watering it down or try doing a broth. I bought the unjury chicken broth and it tastes great and goes down a little easier.

Good luck with getting in your Proteins. You need them so you don't lose muscle mass.

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Thin out the Protein Drink. I thin mine out with skim milk or Water. Mostly skim milk because it adds Protein. I find it really helps. I think the water just takes time it was like one day it hurt going down and the next it didn't so the last 2 days I've enjoyed drinking water and have felt better, I think I was getting dehydrated. I was sleeved on Feb 19th Good luck I'm sure it will get easier. :)

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I started thining my protien shake with Water today too and it is helping. Go slow and I can honestly now finally agree that it does get better. :D

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Thank you everyone I did think out the shake with Water an it is SO much better!! Great idea guys :)

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Glad to read these great tips! I'm right behind you all-march 20!!!

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Yep. It will pass. I'm 9 weeks out and can drink without that yucky feeling. It is a process, sometimes a slow one. Everyday will get better. Welcome to the losers bench :)

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I am 8 weeks out, and that feeling def goes away. Hang in there it will get better!

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