Hi all

Has anyone else had the pre-op protein shakes and then tummy issues? I am two days pre-op and my tummy is just not getting used to the shakes. My stomach doesn't hurt at all but I hear constant grumbling (not hunger) like bubbles in my upper tummy underneath my left rib. I am not having any problem having a bowel movement but very soft. Sorry, TMI. Lol. Any help is appreciated!!!

There are so many factors, what shake are you using, what are you mixing it with? Preop was hard and it changed the sounds my stomach made. I burped a lot. Not sure why. I'm was worth it though.

Thx missy!! My dr gave me all of my pre op stuff (shaker, protein mix). I use muscle milk powder with skim milk.

You might try an almond or soy milk? Sometimes that helps. Otherwise, yea, your stomach does gurgle a lot. Just wait until after surgery! Totally worth it though! I drank a lot of broth - especially Swanson's Tortilla Soup broth. It was WONDERFUL but a little spicy and I had to back off of it after drinking so much of it for 4 or 5 days. sugar free Popsicles help too. Hang in there! You can do this!

Thank you so much! It doesn't bother me too much. I just don't want dr to say something is wrong and my surgery is put off !

@@kell778 - If your dr gave you a choice to use other Protein drinks, you might check out the Premier Protein ready made shakes. They taste pretty good - both chocolate and vanilla. It's about 11 ounces and 30 g of protein. I have powders and like them as well but find myself going back to the Premier quite often (drinking one now in fact ). helps in getting your protein post-surgery too AND I have been adding Salted Caramel sugar free Syrup made by Torani into the vanilla shake and yummy!!

I used Lactaid milk. I didn't have any issues with gas, diarrhea or anything Pre-op. I had to use 2% milk, because I needed the extra fatty acids. I was told. I am still supposed to use 2% milk if I do Protein shakes now. I had issues with regular milk pre-op, but not other dairy products. Remains the same after surgery.

I used unsweetened almond milk as well. If you have the option, definitely try premiere shakes. They are really good. I love the strawberry crime one personally. I was on bariatric advantage preop. They are so great and boy did I struggle. Once you get through the surgery you realize and appreciate the challenge!! Good luck!

Thank you south for your ideas and advice! So close to surgery that I don't know if I will try them now but def post op!! Thx again!!

*so much, not south. Lol