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Hi guys I had my RNY on 11/13 i don't see my doc for another week which means stage 2 full liquid diet continues for ANOTHER WEEK as well. I cant stand the Protein drinks and i am pretty sure i'm in the verge of dehydration.... any tips or suggested liquids i can try? Cause at this point im ready to just sleep through the next week-_-

Weight loss to date: 27

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It's really hard but you have to push yourself. shakes, Soups, Water and SF popsicles are going to be your best bet getting in all your liquids and Protein. I dont think anyone gets all their protein in at the beginning. Just try to drink and stay hydrated. That is so important and walk. It will help you heal, Good luck girl. It's super hard but just keep trying.

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That's pretty much how I started out and ended up being hospitalized 3 times. You should call your doctor - they have medication (like syrup) that helps you get stuff down. (Called carafate).

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I had a hard time with cold liquids initially post op. Try some Decaf tea with Splenda and fat free milk. Also, Unjury makes a chicken Soup flavor Protein Powder. Makes a soup broth with 21 gm of Protein. You can order it online. They even sell sample packs so you can see if you like it first.

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I struggled too. When i went for my 1 week post-op the nurse (who has also had RNY) stressed to me the importance of liquids. Protein is important but liquids are MORE important for your whole body. She explained without liquids i was gonna end up back in the hospital...no thanks! Maybe try to focus on getting ur liquids in and whatever protein u can is a bonus? Good luck!

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Hi guys I had my RNY on 11/13 i don't see my doc for another week which means stage 2 full liquid diet continues for ANOTHER WEEK as well. I cant stand the Protein drinks and i am pretty sure i'm in the verge of dehydration.... any tips or suggested liquids i can try? Cause at this point im ready to just sleep through the next week-_-

Weight loss to date: 27

Have you tried crystal light, broths, sf Popsicles to get your liquid in? I also purchased Health Wise Fruit Drinks, they have 15 grams if Protein, so it helps to get in liquid & protein. My surgeon's office sells them.

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My doc said the most important thing right free surgery was Fluid. He did not care about my Protein intake. He said sip Water all day long. I have found some pedilight Popsicles at Walmart that are really good.

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Hi I had my surgery the day after you and agree it is totally difficult to get your Protein but I saw my doctor already to get my drain out and she said don't worry as much about the Protein but focus on the liquids so you do not get dehydrated. Everyone has already given such good suggestions. I have also been able to tolerate so sf Jello and a few bites of whey pudding but I am mostly living off a few sips of shakes , chicken broth, and a little bit of cream of chicken Soup. Keep sipping you surely do not want to end up back in the hospital!

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Hi guys I had my RNY on 11/13 i don't see my doc for another week which means stage 2 full liquid diet continues for ANOTHER WEEK as well. I cant stand the Protein drinks and i am pretty sure i'm in the verge of dehydration.... any tips or suggested liquids i can try? Cause at this point im ready to just sleep through the next week-_-

Weight loss to date: 27

I had my open gastric bypass surgery on November 13 too !!

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Thanx guys.. i have been doing better Decaf English Breakfast tea and watermelon was my life savor... tomorrow i have my first postop hope i get to move to pureed food

Glad you are doing better. Every day is better than the day before.

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Hi guys I had my RNY on 11/13 i don't see my doc for another week which means stage 2 full liquid diet continues for ANOTHER WEEK as well. I cant stand the Protein drinks and i am pretty sure i'm in the verge of dehydration.... any tips or suggested liquids i can try? Cause at this point im ready to just sleep through the next week-_-

Weight loss to date: 27

sugar-free Popsicles were a lifesaver for me.

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