I am a week out of gastric bypass surgery and having hell getting in all of my fluids and proteins..its almost impossible.

Remember this: They are goals! No one got their liquids and Proteins right in the beginning! We all tried as hard as we could and that worked. You are on track-do not be hard on yourself. Keep the liquids in small amounts by you at all times and sip here and sip there and drink your Protein shakes. It is all good and you are on track!

I am a week out of gastric bypass surgery and having hell getting in all of my fluids and Proteins..its almost impossible.

Be smart about what you are drinking. Water is water. Make sure you take a sip at least every 15 minutes, if that works, go for every 10 minutes. Do it all day. This is your job! Find a Protein shake that gives you a lot of protein per ounce. I really like Premier Protein shakes because you get 30 grams of protein in just 11 ounces, and once the drinking gets easier, they only have 160 calories. You can also add Protein powder to your water if you are really struggling. Keep working at it, you will get there!

Carol

Don't stress too much over this. After all, you are only one week out. Very few of us met all of our liquid and Protein goals in the first couple of weeks. Just sip as often as you comfortably can. It may take you two or three hours to finish one Protein Drink or a glass of Water, and that is okay. You will get there soon; have faith.

Edited June 13, 201412 yr by healthyme1963

Thank u all so much...i was beginning to think that i was doing something wrong...no one in,my house can relate to what I'm going thru...so I'm like the 'Lone Ranger' u know....kinda feel lost

I'm so glad that you posted your question and concerns. I'm on the pre op diet and having so many frustrations with it.

So much info from yesterday's doctor and nut. appt.

The answers you got made me feel so much better.

This is a very good website.

Thank you all for posting.

I'm so glad that you posted your question and concerns. I'm on the pre op diet and having so many frustrations with it.

So much info from yesterday's doctor and nut. appt.

The answers you got made me feel so much better.

This is a very good website.

Thank you all for posting.

I so love this website!!!!

I'm 4 days out and doing ok with the amount of liquids but not so much the Protein. The clear Proteins are just so nasty. I'm using Isopure (40 grams protein in about 12 -15 ounces I think). I'm mixiing it in Vitamin Water zero and it's ok. My doc and NUT said in this fist week to just stay hydrated and not worry too much about the protein. I got about 35 grams yesterday.

I wasn't allowed shakes this first week but I think it'll be much easier to get the protein when I can move to them next week. Keep trying to find what shakes you can tolerate. I seem to be able to drink unlimited amounts but I'm just making sure I keep a bottle of water or vitamin water in my hands at all times. Focus on saying hydrated for now.

Best wishes -- we can do this!!!

Hang in there! I am 6 weeks out and still not hitting my goals but I am slowly getting closer to them.

Hang in there! I am 6 weeks out and still not hitting my goals but I am slowly getting closer to them.

I'm 8 weeks out and still not hitting mine either. My biggest issue is fluids. I can't stand the taste of anything with artificial sweetner, which is a post surgery thing for me. And I have always hated water!