I am 3 weeks post op and have tried every kind of protein shake but they all make my stomach gurgle and then diarrhea! I even just spent $90 on a bunch of Isopure drinks and the same problem! I can't eat protein yet. I never get even close to 60 grams a day. I'm tired. I'm weak. Help!

I've tried the premier shakes. No go! I could drink all of them before my surgery without any problems.

My main problem is built up gas... I walk, take gas x, deep breaths, but not enough comes out. Eventually the pressure wins out and I vomit. All the gas want to come up, not go down. I think I've only farted like twice in 2.5 weeks since my sleeve. Normal?

I have had a lot of gas too. So I figured I'm getting about 400 calories a day, no protein drinks, and all of week three I had no weight loss. I'm so weak and tired. I had diarrhea again today. It really doesn't matter what I eat. This has been the hardest thing I have ever done. Regretting my decision!

Dont feel bad, I am 6 days full liquid preop and can only choke down 2 a day. Same end results-pun intended. Weak, pissy, headaches, it sucks and I know this is the hardest damn thing to date I have done. My surgery is next Thursday so not much longer.

I have had a lot of gas too. So I figured I'm getting about 400 calories a day, no protein drinks, and all of week three I had no weight loss. I'm so weak and tired. I had diarrhea again today. It really doesn't matter what I eat. This has been the hardest thing I have ever done. Regretting my decision!

Hang in there! It will get better. This is probably the hardest thing you will go through but once you are past this difficult phase, it'll be smooth sailing!

@@Kristy Haugen Oliver - Seriously, I can't say this enough. Call your nutritionist and discuss these issues. She may come up with alternative protein solutions. You don't have to suffer and you need protein to heal and lose safely.

Dont feel bad, I am 6 days full liquid preop and can only choke down 2 a day. Same end results-pun intended. Weak, pissy, headaches, it sucks and I know this is the hardest damn thing to date I have done. My surgery is next Thursday so not much longer.

Don't forget the post - op diet which is likely to be some form of a liquid diet.

@@Kristy Haugen Oliver, It can be hard to drink protein drinks - as others have mentioned so many of them are thick, creamy, and can be tough on your stomach. I'm sorry you're having to go through this.

Many surgeons will give you free sample packs for some of the protein shakes if you ask - you might want to check with yours. Depending on where you live, you can also ask at your local vitamin/supplement store if they allow returns for drinks that don't agree with you - GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, and VitaminLife will often allow you to 'sample' shakes to find one that agrees with you. It's certainly in their best interest to get you to try 10, find 1 that works and then buy it hundreds of times in the future

Have you tried Syntrax Nectar? It's much closer to a juice or tea (the lemon tea is my favorite) than a traditional protein drink and doesn't leave your mouth with that weird felt-like sensation isopure.

Also, how are you doing with broths? If you make a hard bone broth high in gelatin it won't be a 'protein drink' at all but is still pretty high in protein. My favorite is the Pho broth here. It takes a while to make but will last you a while, keep you from becoming sodium deficient (a real problem at this stage, believe it or not), is cheap to make, and has plenty of protein for early post-op.

Dont feel bad, I am 6 days full liquid preop and can only choke down 2 a day. Same end results-pun intended. Weak, pissy, headaches, it sucks and I know this is the hardest damn thing to date I have done. My surgery is next Thursday so not much longer.

Don't forget the post - op diet which is likely to be some form of a liquid diet.

Yes I know, just one day at a time looking towards the horizon.

I hate "shakes" so I get my protein from protein juices. Try pre-made isopure zero carb. The one I have is passion fruit, but there are other flavors. Tastes great! I get it from max muscle in their refrigerator. Or syntrax nectar from Amazon or vitamin world. They are like fruit juices too, but you have to mix them. They can get a little clumpy, but if you just let it sit for a while the clumps go away. They sell trial packets at vitamin world too so you can try it before you buy a huge container.

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I was given packets of ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrate (15 G protein) in the hospital and to bring home. They were a big help the first few days. I put them over a little bit of crushed ice and ate them like slushies.

OP check with GNC. They told me I could return any of the protein shakes that I did not like within 30 days for a full refund. TIP: Tape your receipt to the tub/bag so you don't lose it.

I would definately talk to your NUT for alternatives. It does sound like you may have developed a lactose intolerance. It is not uncommon after WLS. If that is the case even the whey protein can be an issue.

Your NUT may recommend MoM or something along those lines.

I know that pumpkin pack is the great equalizer for pets. If they are bound up or loose give them a tablespoon or two for a few meals and it makes things normal. Do not use the pumpkin pie pack, it has spices. For the dogs it is fed straight out of the can. I am not sure how that would work for people.

Ok just tried the GNC lean shakes and my stomach is going crazy! Ug! And I know if I wouldn't have taken Imodium AD it would be going straight through me! And they wouldn't take bake the case of Isopure because I drank one, feeling very discouraged.

@@Kristy Haugen Oliver

1. Contact the Isopure company. Their contact info is here. As long as you have your receipt you should be able to return any unused portion.

2. Please contact your doctor or nutritionist and discuss your issues. You may do better with non milk based protein waters and/or juices, but you may not. Either way you should discuss alternate ways to get your protein in with the people you paid to provide your medical care.

I was given packets of ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrate (15 G protein) in the hospital and to bring home. They were a big help the first few days. I put them over a little bit of crushed ice and ate them like slushies.

I just got some of this today and it was awesome! First protein I've enjoyed and kept down in 2.5 weeks. They also have a line of protein soups that I'm going to get too.