I am having a heck of a time trying to get food in. 1 wk post op yesterday and cant seem to take in much. The protein shakes give me incredible diarrhea, so I've been trying yogurt. The issue, I can only get maybe 2 oz in before I get horrible chest pain. I wish protein came in a pill!

Try sipping some watered down gatorade to help restore your electrolytes. Did the protein shakes give you diarrhea before surgery? It may be you have developed a whey allergy or lactose intolerance. That happens to some people, post-op. You may have to try different brands or soy-based shakes. The chest pain means you still have a lot of internal swelling so go very slowly with everything you are taking in. The chest pain will lessen with your healing process but it is your sleeve's way of saying "enough".

I am 13 days post op and only on a clear liquid diet. I have had diarrhea since about day 3. Basically my surgeon said in so many words, liquid in liquid out. Not trying to be gross, but it might not bw the protein shakes, might just be your body trying to adjust? But then again, I have heard from others that protein gives them diarrhea in the beginning. My NUT said to always go back to clear liquid diet if yoy have trouble tolerating something and add new items one at a time and a little at a time. Hope this helps...

Edited April 29, 201412 yr by mysleeveid13

G2 Gatorade is made to up your electrolytes. Broth is a great choice for protein. It is a difficult time adjusting for everyone just about. Just keep sipping and and things will get better..

I am 6 days post op tried to go off pain meds on day 3. I noticed when I did that it was hard to get fluids in. I know I struggle with getting enough fluids in only about 20oz a day worried about dehydration Powerade, vitamin zero , jello, herbal tea and Popsicles. I am down 20 lbs. I still have has pains using gasx strips it helps. But I too get more pains when I am sleeping I am really sore and have been battling the phlegm in my throat. Praying I don't have pneumonia. This was a lot harder than I thought but I am finally feeling a little better