Its just one thing after another!

[LittleDooker 3]

Lately I've been feeling really nauseous and eating seems l make it worse.. I have no doubt it has to do with Protein deficiency, but I've been doing my best to get in as much of my protein beverages as I can, though I am waiting on the Protein Shots my dad ordered.

Anyway today I went to eat dinner and just had the worst chest pain! I only had one bite and chewed a lot, and I hadn't had anything else so I don't know what that's about?!

I just had an upper GI done and they said my surgery was fine, so I don't know what the deal is with my stomach and chest is, and the doctor never called me to say anything after the upper GI.. Sometimes my doctor is like impossible to even get a hold of, I don't know what to do.

My mothers upset cause she doesn't know what to do and I just feel like I'm at the end of my rope. I've been feeling awful for the past week now! I was fine last week. Nothing has changed! I don't get it!

[ISleevedIt 379]

Sorry to hear your having problems with eating. Maybe it's time to contact your doctor again. How long has it been since your surgery? Maybe you need to stay on liquids or mushy foods longer.

[Takingcontrol 467]

Good luck! I tried the Protein Shots & they were sickenly sweet & gross! :-(

[lucy00us 7]

Sorry to hear about your difficulties eating and with Protein intake. Tomorrow I'll be two weeks post op and I'm getting my Protein from Isopure drinks. They are good and 15 g.of protein per 8oz. Premier Protein shakes are better than most and are 30g pee 11oz. I hope this info helps.

Lucy

[Nursebarbie 392]

I can't do the shakes either. Been battling nausea for the past 3 weeks post op. What helped was homemade mashed potato Soup 1 or 2 ounces every 1 to 2 hours. And pepcid 20mg twice a day. You could ask about reglan prescription.

[JSCRIMPSHIRE 56]

Good luck! I tried the Protein shots & they were sickenly sweet & gross! :-(

Agreed- they were like cough syrup...????

[light_lady 27]

@LittleDooker, I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well and can totally relate to the nausea! I seriously struggled with nausea until I was 4 weeks out, it's rough... especially when you're trying to keep up with your Protein. The absolute best thing I did was call my Dr and get my nausea prescription renewed. Once I started taking a low dose of the med, I was able to drink my Protein and I started feeling much better!

Also, when I was feeling really awful, my Dr. told me to constantly take very small sips of room temperature Water, with peppermint extract mixed in (About 2 drops per 32 oz).

Hope you feel better soon!

[LittleDooker 3]

Thank you everyone for the feedback.

I'm 5weeks post op.

I actually got some Isopure but I'm afraid to drink it cause it says 100% whey Protein and on my two week pre op diet I learned the whey Protein shakes were making me sick. And I agree that the Protein Shots I have now are body fortress and they are extremely bitter and not easy to get down D:

Last time I took my nausea meds they didn't do anything for me

But I plan on calling my doctor if things keep the route they are. But I pretty much stick to eating Soup and other soft foods.

[ca530 18]

Agreed- they were like cough syrup...ddc4e

I'm only 3 days on post-op, I found if intake the Protein shots (110 calories and 26 grams of protein) and pour it into my Water bottle it tast like flavored water.i sip it throughout the day so I know I'm at least getting in some Protein as I start the new way eating

[Nursebarbie 392]

Zofran is worthless. Ask for phenergan, works better.

[takingbackcontrol 137]

Op, I learned too that the whey was what was making me so sick. My NUT suggested trying Jay Robb egg white Protein and it has worked well for me. Still looking forward to leaving all shakes behind when I'm on solid foods, but the vanilla egg white Protein saved me from a very bad place.

You can get it at the Vitamin shoppe. chocolate is ok, but the unflavored is NASTY, smells like fish in the bag and tastes even worse:(

[Nursebarbie 392]

They have several kinds of egg white Protein at mothers market.