Hello everyone...I am four days post op. Last night was my first day of being on my full liquid diet....and it was rough. I decided to only introduce my Protein drinks and see how those were handled. Lets just say it was a long night. Today while my family ate their plates full of food I had a few ounces of blended split pea Soup, it was delicious. I am having a really hard time getting all my protein...any suggestions?? Between trying to stay hydrated and getting my protein.....it seems like a full time job.

At this point, it is most important to stay hydrated. I'm 6 days post op and am getting more and more protein in each day. Good luck to you! And yes, it's a full time job! I'm still sipping, but larger sips now! Each day gets better!

Keep working on it. It won't be long before you can do the protein. Try Greek yogurt-- 2% fat, plain. Fage is the brand I eat. If you like sour cream, you will like Fage. My nutritionist had it on my liquid diet. It is loaded with protein and counts as a fluid. Try putting chocolate or vanilla protein powder in cocoa. Just be sure the cocoa isn't too warm. Keep trying, you'll get there.

Memily, I wouldn't worry so much about protein right now. Try concentrating on liquids to keep hydrated. I put lemon in my water since a lot of us don't like the taste of plain water after WLS. Good luck to you on your new journey.

Hello,

I am 9 days post op. First I want to tell you. You will be fine. The first 3 days post op for me was the worst the days ever. Until I pushed myself to have a consistence regimen. Starting day 4 I woke up took my anti acids med. then drink hot tea to get ride of the gas, I then drink the Protein shake because in our nutrition class, we were taught that protein is important for ( healing , hair loss prevention ect.) I must say since day for I have been stronger.

I hope my story help.