Had my sleeve done 8/3. When I came home I started my protein drinks, water, broth, etc. Every time I have protein I get severe nausea and vomiting. I cut out protein yesterday and it was the only day I felt "normal." Tried shake this morning, using water, and I'm suffering the same misery. I see my doctor for my follow up tomorrow, but in the meantime I am depressed and second guessing myself. I feel like this is going to be my new life and it's torture. On a positive I'm down 15 lbs, but who wouldn't be if all you have is water and you vomit at least once a day.

Does your Protein supplement have either a lot of sugar or some form of lactose? It seems unlikely that your issue is protein and more that it is a problem with one of the ingredients. For example, I am almost 2 years out and I can't drink regular milk, eat most cheese, eat things with too much sugar, eat anything that has oil in it, or sometimes keep solid Proteins (chicken, steak, etc) down without throwing up. I have found though that 90% of the time I barf it is either because there was something on the food (a salad dressing, or it was cooked in oil) or it had some form of lactose in it. My sleeve was a little B from the very first day but she gradually got pickier, which is not the norm. It takes time to figure out what does and doesn't work for your sleeve and for a lot of people the sensitivity of the first few weeks goes away when you are back on normal food.

Have you tried the Special K protein Water? No lactose, minimal sugar, and shouldn't make you sick. Almost everyone feels awful the first few weeks. I distinctly remember sobbing on the phone to my friend that I had ruined my life after surgery. Turns out I didn't ruin my life and now my life is very happy and normal. Keep the faith that this will all be worth it in the end.

It's definitely normal to experience "buyer's remorse" in the early days, especially if you are dealing with any sort of complication. My suspicion is that it is some other ingredient in your protein shakes that's making you sick, not the protein itself. Hopefully you can work with your doctor tomorrow to figure out what's up. Hang in there! I have no doubt that you WILL get a handle on this and be able to get some protein in eventually. There is a lot of trial and error through this whole process. It sucks that you've hit a road block THIS early, but I'm sure it is only temporary.

My husband had the sleeve one month before me and it was smooth sailing for him. So I feel even worse about these issues I'm having. He has been EXTREMELY supportive, but I have that stupid "WHY ME" running through my head. Thanks for the words of encouragement

Oh dear, I thought the first few weeks was clear liquids only? If not, that could be the culprit. I have done a lot of reading, and I heard of someone else having this issue and it was due to drinking non clear liquids too soon.

@CocoBelle Clear liquids is usually for a couple of days after surgery, then its full liquids if appropriate... which can include, milk, shakes, thin yogurt, stock cubes, fruit squash, Soups with no bits etc etc.

@@lillie1117 - Hope the GP visit goes well and you resolve the issue

Try Isopure . I was sleeved on 8/4 . I haven't threw up yet . It's been smooth sailing. Saw my DR. Today he said on Wed I can have yogurt , blended soups , grits ,oatmeal and cut down on the protein.

I tried the Isopure with no success. I just can't put my finger on it. Glad to hear you are doing well @@jcrob

Have you tried Syntrax Nectars?

What shakes are you taking? They they thick or thin. Are they cold? I wouldn't drink anything cold at first, it has to be room temp or warm.

Yes Nectars all the way. Then switched to Isopure. Got the Isopure drinks. Nothing works. Can only handle water, broth and jello. Tomorrow is my follow up so I'm praying for relief and some reassurance.

Oh dear, I thought the first few weeks was Clear liquids only? If not, that could be the culprit. I have done a lot of reading, and I heard of someone else having this issue and it was due to drinking non clear liquids too soon.

I only had to be on clear liquids the first few days, then I was allowed first stage full liquids (Protein shakes and drinkable yogurt), then strained cream Soups.

Give your stomach a chance to heal and stay on the broth and jello for now.

Well had first appt today. Finally got some Zofran. They did move me to pureed foods. But if I can't tolerate, then back to liquids I go. NUT is baffled as to the protein intolerance. She reluctantly switched me to a protein blend. She thinks I may have an intolerance to the whey isolate. Fingers crossed this is the beginning of good days ahead.

@lillie1117 be sure you are not having anything you are not supposed to too soon. This will definately cause dumping syndrome. It gets better, really and you will be just fine.

I was sleeved on 8.7 and had to try different things after surgery. My pre-op diet was sugar free CIB with Protein five times per day. Since the surgery I have been having watery stools. I switched from the sugar free CIB with whey protein to Fairlife milk. That seemed to help. I had a sugar free pudding last night and had the watery stools again this morning. I'm beginning to wonder if I can't tolerate the sugar free products like I used to. Has anyone experienced that?

Other than the stool issue I feel great. Stopped pain meds on day 2 post-op, driving and running errands, walked at the gym yesterday and today for over 30 minutes.

Thanks!

-C

I was sleeved on 8.7 and had to try different things after surgery. My pre-op diet was sugar free CIB with Protein five times per day. Since the surgery I have been having watery stools. I switched from the sugar free CIB with whey protein to Fairlife milk. That seemed to help. I had a sugar free pudding last night and had the watery stools again this morning. I'm beginning to wonder if I can't tolerate the sugar free products like I used to. Has anyone experienced that?

Other than the stool issue I feel great. Stopped pain meds on day 2 post-op, driving and running errands, walked at the gym yesterday and today for over 30 minutes.

Thanks!

-C

Do the sugar-free products you are trying have sugar alcohols in them? A lot of people experience a laxative effect from those. I'd say, start reading ingredient lists and paying close attention to how you feel after eating specific types of artificial sweeteners to try to figure out if it's all sugar substitutes or only specific types that are causing the problem.