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I was sleeved on 9/3 and I've been doing pretty well except I can't seem to get much down. I feel full constantly. My doctors instructions say I should be getting close to 70g of Liquid Protein down but I'm lucky if I get 30g in a day. Every time I take a sip of anything I feel like I ate a full thanksgiving dinner. Maybe swelling still? Is it something I'll have to work up to in the next few weeks?

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Yes! I got in 20-30 the first few wks. He wanted me to get 60. I might hit that now. I'm 10 wks out. Do your best. You'll be able to get in more as the wks go on. ❤️

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I was sleeved on 8/3 too. I only got 15 grams a Protein in yesterday and around 35 grams today. Everyday is much better than the last. I am having a hard time with fluids, I think I was around 40oz today. Good luck tomorrow!

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Try to make sure all of your fluids contain Protein. Immediately post-op I used the ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates, undiluted over crushed ice. It's what they have me in the hospital and they really helped me to get in my protein. You have to keep working on it.

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Initially after surgery it is difficult to get ANYTHING in. Focus on Protein and Water. Get as much of those in as you can. Protein helps you heal and Water to keep you hydrated, both things you need right now. Every day will get better and better. It may take you all day to get it in. That is why you see "sip, sip, sip".

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