For some reason my smell sense is probably equivalent to a dogs:/ it's making it that I can't drink anything but Water, so for 12 days that's all Iv had:/ I don't know what to do about this and it's beginning to really worry me because even walking up stairs my legs feel like Iv ran a marathon. Has anyone else had this problem?

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Yep 100% for the first couple weeks. Found out I wasn't getting enough Protein. I started to increase my protein greatly and felt incredible

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I went through the same. My sense of smell is not as sensitive now as it was but Protein I'm still struggling with and trying to reach my recommended daily intake. I still feel muscle pain exactly like what you're feeling.

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I haven't even been allowed to start on my Protein yet, I have literally had Water for 12 days nothing taste right like juice or even pop cycles..Iv tried broth and that doesn't even taste right:/

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The three most important requirements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Fluid, Protein and Vitamin requirements. So it looks like you get a check mark for fluids. I agree with @@beggingtobehealthy, why have you not transitioned to Protein shakes. I know some programs will vary.

My guidelines read:

Protein supplements are to begin on day five following surgery. If you are not passing gas when you leave the hospital, do not start the protein supplement until you do. Once you are passing gas regularly, you may start the protein supplements

Protein is extremely important after surgery as its job in the body is to build, repair and maintain tissues including your body's major organs and skeletal muscles. Common symptoms of protein deficiency are poor healing, fatigue, hair loss and muscle wasting. Immediately post-op, protein promotes healing of the staple line and incisions.

You are tired because you haven't had any Protein in at least 12 days. When do you check in with your doctor and get the OK to start?

I am 15 days out, and was able to move on to pureed/soft foods at day 10. That made me much happier. I have been having protein shakes since day two of surgery.

I'm sorry you're going through this. I hope they advance you on to protein soon!

Yes get the Protein down..that helps you heal for any surgery... If it Comes up put it back in... My quote!! Stay strong

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Amysmara, 12 days on just water is not sustainable you need to contact your surgeon immediately. This is quickly becoming a medical issue that could put you back in the hospital. Please contact your team form true medical advice now!

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words, my doctor is very strict..my surgery was 5/19 and I was told I had to be on Clear liquids for 14 days then I can move on to Protein for 14 days then I can move to puréed foods. I check in with my doctor this Friday.

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I haven't even been allowed to start on my Protein yet, I have literally had Water for 12 days nothing taste right like juice or even pop cycles..Iv tried broth and that doesn't even taste right:/

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You're feeling weak and tired because you have zero protein in your system. If you're on the clear liquid phase you CAN get protein in with your protein shakes. Just mix it with water.

@@amysmara Please get some protein water or unflavored protein powder and mix with water - you will end up very ill if you don't get any nutrients. I would not wait until Friday to speak to your surgeon.

Where is a good place to get unflavored protein powder?

Unjury is one brand. I believe they have others at GNC or stores like that.

Great! Thank you!

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words, my doctor is very strict..my surgery was 5/19 and I was told I had to be on Clear liquids for 14 days then I can move on to Protein for 14 days then I can move to puréed foods. I check in with my doctor this Friday.

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14 days on just clear is a whole lot. Wow. Make sure you are having broth as well

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As other posters have said, clear liquids does not mean no Protein, you must have protein NO MATTER WHAT! I used the unjury chicken broth and there are many unflavored protein powders you can get, as well as a Water called Isopure, which I didn't care for, but at this point you must get protein in your body, so you're going to have to do whatever it takes even if it does not taste good.

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words, my doctor is very strict..my surgery was 5/19 and I was told I had to be on clear liquids for 14 days then I can move on to protein for 14 days then I can move to puréed foods. I check in with my doctor this Friday.


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