Hi group. I guess im here because ive been feeling emotional. I was released from the hospital on 8/17 & couldnt do much due to swelling & gas however today (Sunday) I opened my eyes to a fear of.not taking in as much water & protein. I cant seem to drink as much as I want/need. Has anyone else gone through this or does anyone have any words of advice? Im nervous about not drinking enough of either water or protein shakes.

I just hope it goes away with time...the dr. Did perscribe me meds for esophegus spasms!

I just hope it goes away with time...the dr. Did perscribe me meds for esophegus spasms!

Give your body time to heal. Im sure youll be ok. Have you taken the meds? I was put on prilosec & told to take it but I feel ok. How are you feeling otherwise?

Protein shakes take around forty five minutes to finish.

Really? I was sleeved on 8/21 and can easily drink one of those 11oz Premier Protein Shakes (30g) in a few minutes...though finally onto pureed food and eat that much slower. Water, juice, whatever seems to go down fine...before today I seriously wondered if I actually had the surgery or if they just made a few cuts and sewed me up.

Really? I was sleeved on 8/21 and can easily drink one of those 11oz Premier Protein shakes (30g) in a few minutes...though finally onto pureed food and eat that much slower. Water, juice, whatever seems to go down fine...before today I seriously wondered if I actually had the surgery or if they just made a few cuts and sewed me up.

You're doing great then!!! I got that tightness in the chest, but had to learn to sip smaller. I had my surgery on 8/9, I still have a hard time with the protein shakes, I have learned anything with whey is a bad thing for me, I get super sick and it comes back up.

I am slowly able to eat meats, but so far grilled chicken is the only one working for me. I did do a few strips of the Oscar Mayer Deli Ham but Im not a big ham eater.

I can eat 1/2 of a softly scrambled egg with a lil cheese... so those are my Proteins. I record on My Fitness Pal but I know I get calls from the nurses and the protein #'s is what they talk about. I just can't get it as much. So I have done the Slim Fast a few times with almond milk, but only like 8 oz and I can only get down about 3 oz before it gets on my nerves.

I agree earlier when someone said SF popsickles, they save my life!!! I use to love Jello, now I hate jello... the "gelled" form doesn't excite me.

Good luck!! We're all gonna get through this together, because I need help and encouragement too.

I was sleeved 8/14, but wasn't released until 8/16 because I wasn't consuming enough liquids. I guess due to me be very mobile at the hospital, I was released. I still have problems with getting liquids in. But I'm sure it'll get better. I'm up to 24 ounces of plain liquids not including my thick Protein shakes (thank God for Carnation Instant Breakfast) and creamed Soups.

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I never thought of Carnation Instant Breakfast, that saved me during pregnancy, but it really helps with your protein? Is there a sugar free one, or does it matter?

I had my surgery on 8/9, I still have a hard time with the Protein shakes, I have learned anything with whey is a bad thing for me, I get super sick and it comes back up.

Do you think/know if it might be some sort of food allergy or something? I've heard some lactose intolerant people have that problem with whey protein.

This morning I got to have my first scrambled eggs/cheese puree, and it was like a Heavenly feast or something! I've always loved eggs, and it was so nice to be off of fluids only...eggs have good protein, and so does cheese.

Do you think/know if it might be some sort of food allergy or something? I've heard some lactose intolerant people have that problem with whey Protein.

This morning I got to have my first scrambled eggs/cheese puree, and it was like a Heavenly feast or something! I've always loved eggs, and it was so nice to be off of fluids only...eggs have good protein, and so does cheese.

Someone at work mentioned the lactose to me also. I mean I have always had an ulcer since a kid and had to watch dairy but I could tolerate some, I got diagnosed with reflux about 10 yrs ago, but for some reason when I tried that whey mess, I even got a orange drink that had that, and a lil Protein Bar with caramel, nuts and stuff (almost like a crunch bar). I got super sick so they are just sitting there.

I'll stay with the soy and the almond milk. It seems to work better, I guess. Some days I still run into not really having an appetite but I try to take something.

No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast (in the blue box or package). When I can locate them, I buy a lot.

Thank u, I will definitely look for it