I'm day 3 post op. Worried cause I didn't have one bit of trouble drinking 11oz. Premier Protein shake. Ya I had some bubbles in tummy and rumbling. But otherwise no prob.

I am drinking Premier Protein (30g) from Costco, pre packaged and ready to go. Also, Isopure I got from The Vitamin Shoppe. These have 40 g per bottle and they have many flavors.

It takes all day to get in just the protein but I am so afraid of loosing my hair which is already thin, that I concentrate on protein before all else.

I had the same fears. I thought for sure that they didn't even do anything because liquids went down pretty easily. Trust me, the restriction will start when you move on to pureed, soft and solid foods. Shoot for around 4 oz of liquid about every 15 minutes.

Be glad you aren't having issues getting fluids and Protein in. 40 minutes is not too fast. The liquid is flowing right through your sleeve. That's why people whine on here about not feeling full in the liquid stage. I did an upper GI barium series on myself preop, and all liquid was out of my (full size) stomach in 10 minutes. I had a barium swallow fluoroscopy 3 days postop and I watched the liquid literally flow through my sleeve into my intestines in under a minute. This is how liquids work. That's why you don't drink with meals, that's why slider foods are so dangerous and that's why we only feel full with denser foods.

I had no pain Meds (lortab) post op and felt fine. Are you in pain that you really need them? Sounds like you are doing great and you should enjoy your relatively easy recovery.

Thank u! Everyone!!! I wish I could meet u all in person. I like/love u all so much already. Having complete strangers comfort u in a time of need is truly amazing!!!

Thank u! Everyone!!! I wish I could meet u all in person. I like/love u all so much already. Having complete strangers comfort u in a time of need is truly amazing!!!

We are all happy to help! This is such a great support forum you are going to do great! Just hang in there girl and before you know it you'll be enjoying your recovery and weight loss!

I love this thread! Nothing like having support from others that are about the same stage. Where are you all from?

ROCKWALL, TEXAS. (Just outside of Dallas)

Solon Springs, Wisconsin

I have 3 kids and married for 11 years.

And 37 years old:(

Worried cause I didn't have one bit of trouble drinking But otherwise no prob.

@@Amy373

don't go looking for trouble!!

it might find you soon enough

good luck

kathy

And 37 years old:(

46 years young!

Solon Springs, Wisconsin

I have 3 kids and married for 11 years.

Wow, you're WAY up there! I grew up in Plainfield, just south of Stevens Point. Went to college in DePere and Madison. I live in Idaho now.