My NUT said 7 days for protein shakes and vitamins. How long did you guys wait to start protein drinks and vitamins? I think 7 days on clears seems the norm!?

There is no normal, every program is at least a little different.

Every surgeon is different and you should definitely stick to YOUR plan. I was allowed protein shakes at day 4 and pills/vitamins at day 7.

My surgeon said we could start Premier Protein shakes the day after surgery. My NUTs program said only Clear liquids the first week but my surgeon made an exception for Premier and a couple of ProtiDiet Soups.

If you need clear protein many folks like Isopure. I used the ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates which are clear.

My guy started me on shakes today upon hospital release two days postoperative.

I was given Protein shakes in the hospital as approved by my surgeon. My plan goes like this: 2 weeks liquids, 2 weeks puree, then i can start introducing solid foods. I was also advised to take my medicine as long as its smaller than a pencil eraser... which reminds me... i need to take my Vitamins today.

I was sleeved Monday and was told I could start protein drinks when out of the hospital. I was released Wednesday and started Thursday

I was given water and a protein shake 12 hours after being sleeved. It did take me 7 hours to get the whole thing down.

Day two today!

I was able to do shakes out of the hospital. About less than a week just liquids, now I'm 4 weeks on puréed foods, 2 weeks soft then solids. It's amazing how all doctors are different with the diet.

Edited June 19, 201511 yr by m.spod

I wasn't allowed to leave the hospital unless I could keep down Protein shakes. Day of surgery I got nothing at all. Day 2 I got ice chips and Water after my leak test. Day 3 I got Protein shakes and once I could prove I could drink them I got to go home.

I had protein shakes starting after being released from the hospital

i was told we would get Protein shakes in the hospital what day i dont know but i know they will be ready made