Trouble with protein/fluid intake

[myglassesareon 45]

Sorry everybody if this is sort of a redundant topic!

I was sleeved 04/04 so I'm just a few days post op. Aside from incisional pain in my one big keyhole, everything feels pretty ok.

Today was my first day back on full liquids and I found I had a REALLY tough time getting my premier Protein shake down. 11oz took me nearly all day with breaks in between for Water. I probably had around 40 or less oz of Water and only the Protein from the shake. Someone tell me that this gets easier fast!!! In the interim, does any body have any suggestions for upping my intake of both? I've been sipping out of shot glasses all day! Lol

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

It does get easier, especially as you heal and the swelling goes down. Just keep sipping and do everything you can to get it in. The sooner you can reach your targets the better you will feel. Early out, I even took my premier Protein to bed at night and didn't turn out the light until I finished it.

According to my surgeon there is no physical reason we can't drink three premier Proteins the day after surgery. That is 90 grams Protein and 33 oz of Fluid right there.

Keep sipping!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

By the way, I sipped directly from the premier bottle. Just take small, frequent sips.

[myglassesareon 45]

Ok, I'll do my best! Maybe it's hesitation on my part? I appreciate the words of encouragement

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[ange117 93]

Ok, I'll do my best! Maybe it's hesitation on my part? I appreciate the words of encouragement

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I feel like it's hesitation on my part, too! I can definitely get the shakes down, but it's uncomfortable, so I shy away from it. I'm trying to find that line between uncomfortable and painful and learn to stop there. It's hard!

[queenof5hearts 20]

Can we drink the broth in chicken noodle Soup ? It's liquid , just wondering to change my broth a little bit with flavor

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Can we drink the broth in chicken noodle Soup ? It's liquid , just wondering to change my broth a little bit with flavor

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Yes.

[queenof5hearts 20]

Oh my word ! I'm going to try it thanks

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[beachgal2935 596]

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[beachgal2935 596]

These waters are delicious and have 15g of quality Protein & electrolytes in one 16 oz. bottle.

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[Juhygtfrdsd 154]

Temp, temp temperature!! I LOVED ice cold water...not no more..warm, room temp or hot...isopure has several flavors and each bottle has 40gm protein...i only care for the ice tea flavor...the rest i dont care for they are a bit expensive but just try them...aso i warm up my Protein in the microwave just for a few seconds...not sure about your nutritionist but yogurt, ricotta,pudding,cottage cheese was on my ok list in the liquid phase both protein!! I made baked ricotta...so many ways to get your protein in....when i first got sleeved they told me not to worry about protein until about a few days later...to just focus on liquids...i did top ramen...flavors i liked just poured out the liquid...tossed the noodles lol...dr thought that was brilliant lol

[Juhygtfrdsd 154]

Oh and i drank out of a shot glass...to limit how much i drank and monitor

[Theresa B 6]

I bought a 2 Oz measuring cup I got at the container store. I uses that to gauge how much I was drinking, Protein and Water. The bottle of Water seemed so overwhelming, but when you do a couple of ounces at a time, it does not seem so bad. Keep sipping. It will get easier. I had bypass almost a month ago.

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