Hi all, I am 8 days post-op. surgery date was 2/5/14. And I will tell you holy crap I was in a lot of pain for the first 7 days. Although the pain hasn't magically stopped now it feels more like I did an extreme Ab workout. Is any one else sick of liquid protein shakes? I know I am! I used to think yuck apple sauce now I am thinking yum apple sauce and I am going to eat the crap out of it. Lol. It may sound strange, but I miss chewing. I am finally starting to be able to take a little bigger then just a sip (thank goodness) I have found it really hard not to gulp my water especially when I am really thirsty. I also have found it difficult to quench my thirst because I get so full after just a few sips.

Today was the first day I could add full liquids. Nice!

Sleeved on 2/4! And was in a lot of pain too. I can finally cough without a hug me pillow. Im not really hungry though. Im in full liquid mode and concentrating on protein abd keeping hydrated.

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i get pain after travelling....our roads are terrible.

Hello getting sleeved on the 25th need pointers on the liquid diet please.

Regarding protein: I use the premiere protein shakes. They have 30 gm of protein in them and they taste pretty good. The best part is they are pre-made. Also I have unflavored protein powder and I add it into soups. I know every program is different but on the liquid stage I am allowed soups with no lumps or chunks. So I got tomato bisque soup, roasted pepper with tomato bisque and Summer squash soup. I also know that there is isopure liquid drinks that you can get to achieve your protein needs. Milk if you can tolerate it. Some post op diets allow jello mine dose not but that is an option with unflavored protein powder. Hope this helps.

Edited February 14, 201412 yr by newlysleeved