I am 12 days post op and really haven't gotten my appetite back. I am on soft foods, but nothing appeals to me. I am also having a VERY hard getting protein in. All of the shakes make me nauseous! What do I do???

You are in a really tough period. The good news is, that was by far the hardest time for me. I'm 8 weeks post op and it's getting a whole lot better. First of all, enjoy that lack of appetite because it makes not eating crap easier! I didn't want to eat either but that is getting better and better.....I hope not too much better lol. I had trouble getting the protein in too. Drink the shakes slooooowly. I found that the amount I ate (this is still true) it's a very very fine line between good and nauseaus. At 12 days post op I think I only got in maybe 600 calories a day. I stuck to mostly shakes. Drink/eat slowly. Don't push it! A little at a time more frequently may help your stomach. Really don't panic. I was the same way and that wasn't a fun time. It gets better every week, honest! Hang in there.

Thanks so much for that!! My main concern is lack of protein. I've got to do better at trying though. Somedays I don't even attempt it.

You may not feel hunger and your taste buds may be snoozing for months. The only cause for worry is if you start responding to head hunger, thinking it is real hunger. That's why it is critical to stick to your eating plan and measure EVERYTHING you eat and log it. Always have your Protein first.

A good alternative to the sweet flavored shakes is the savory flavor of Unjury's chicken Soup flavored Protein Drink and the warmth is very comforting as well. You can also mix unflavored protein mix with chicken, turkey or beef broth. Instead of mixing your other Protein drinks to a shake consistency, try spoon stirring to get them more like flavored milk. Carnation's Breakfast Essentials (only the sugar free version in the blue box) makes a good chocolate milk/hot cocoa drink. With 1% milk, it's about 21g of protein. You can also mix protein in with Crystal Light; try diluting the CL a bit more to lose some of the sweetness. Best of all, in a few weeks you can reduce the number of protein drinks when you start getting more protein from regular food. Remember, this too shall pass!

You may not feel hunger and your taste buds may be snoozing for months. The only cause for worry is if you start responding to head hunger' date=' thinking it is real hunger. That's why it is critical to stick to your eating plan and measure EVERYTHING you eat and log it. Always have your Protein first.

A good alternative to the sweet flavored shakes is the savory flavor of Unjury's chicken soup flavored protein drink and the warmth is very comforting as well. You can also mix unflavored protein mix with chicken, turkey or beef broth. Instead of mixing your other protein drinks to a shake consistency, try spoon stirring to get them more like flavored milk. Carnation's Breakfast Essentials (only the sugar free version in the blue box) makes a good chocolate milk/hot cocoa drink. With 1% milk, it's about 21g of protein. You can also mix protein in with Crystal Light; try diluting the CL a bit more to lose some of the sweetness. Best of all, in a few weeks you can reduce the number of protein drinks when you start getting more protein from regular food. Remember, this too shall pass! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Thanks !!!

I had the very same problem. I still do. I didn't have a appetite either, well that has all changed. My appetite is to good, and I agree it is a very fine line between just right or to much. wen I couldn't take the protein my dr had me start fish early, just chew it up very good. now I eat whatever I want. I'm down 40lb on my 9th week. so the last few weeks I just couldn't get enough protein or fluids so ive started back on the protein shots, I tried mixing it with kool aid and they are still as nasty as I remember

I've read several things that indicate the protein shots use a type of protein (collagen?) that cannot be utilized fully by our bodies and thus does not assist in meeting our protein requirements. Please check your labels to make sure you are getting quality whey isolate protein.

I've read several things that indicate the Protein shots use a type of protein (collagen?) that cannot be utilized fully by our bodies and thus does not assist in meeting our protein requirements. Please check your labels to make sure you are getting quality whey isolate protein.

Yes whey protein shots have whey isolate.... Of course I've heard they are disgusting to drink! I have a couple I bought but as hearing how nasty they are I doubt I'll try them. Supposedly they are chunky and slimy. They are the only brand of protein shot that had the kind of protein we can digest- all the others have collagen protein that is useless to us.

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Yes new whey is terrible!! They taste like pure syrup. my granddaughter loves them. Shew! I've got 1 more n ill try it just to get it finished..I've got the fruit punch flavor.

I was on the unjury website. Ready to order the unflavored powder and noticed it was by scoop. 15 scoops to be exact. How many cans does a person use during the first 2 weeks post op?

Each scoop of unjury is one serving. Check the grams of Protein per serving and and the number of servings you need per day to get your protein requirement. Ex. 60g of protein per day and 20g per serving, you'd need 3 servings a day if this is your only protein. 3/day x 14 days is 42 servings.

You will surely want more than one flavor or the boredom will get you. You might also get the chocolate Splendor and the chicken Soup flavors for variety. The chicken soup is a good savory flavor, warm and a welcome change from all the sweet cold drinks. Best bet if you have time before surgery is to order the sample pack to see which flavors you like.

Unjury gives price breaks for shipping with a minimum order size. Remember you will need Protein Drinks for some time after surgery as you transition to regular food.

Maybe you can give me some advice. I'm 5 weeks post, I've been able to eat about 2 tbl of oatmeal for breakfast, 1/2 c soup for lunch(broth or creamed) and maybe a whole scramble egg (but the whole egg is pushing it). I'm having lots of issues getting in any more food. A protein shake would take me all day to drink. I tried Isopure which is awful, I still can't drink plain water, I tried apple juice and water, it took me 8 hrs to drink 20oz. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Maybe you can give me some advice. I'm 5 weeks post' date=' I've been able to eat about 2 tbl of oatmeal for breakfast, 1/2 c soup for lunch(broth or creamed) and maybe a whole scramble egg (but the whole egg is pushing it). I'm having lots of issues getting in any more food. A protein shake would take me all day to drink. I tried Isopure which is awful, I still can't drink plain water, I tried apple juice and water, it took me 8 hrs to drink 20oz. Any help would be greatly appreciated.[/quote']

I use unflavored unjury with orange juice every morning to get 20 grams of protein , for lunch a quest protein bar , and dinner is usually a salad. I've had Quaker oats perfect portions oatmeal no sugar added , peanut butter on apple, applesauce, blended soups ... It takes time to get to 60 grams of protein ... I have only gotten there after 3 months ... Still only drink 20oz water a day