I am 4 days out from surgery. I had my drain removed today. The doctor wants me to have at least 1-3 Protein shakes a day. I had problems getting them down pre op and experimented with different flavors and brands. I just tried to get one swallow in and I gagged and heaved and vomited so violently I popped a stitch in my wound. I have this reaction every time. My family is telling me go to yogurt and egg whites since my doctor told me to do that next Friday. I am afraid it is too soon. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm tired of vomiting.

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Hi there, I am sorry to hear about your stitches!! Ouch. does your program offer a dietician? If so, start there or call your doctor. Perhaps I am too cautious, but I don't think you should do something without talking to one of your surgical team members. Good luck I sincerely hope you find a solution!

P.S. Congratulations on your surgery!????

My dietician is the one telling me I have to do one a day or I'll be in the hospital with a pic line. I think they think I'm being picky but I'm not. I had trouble with these pre op. I can get Water, Jello, even the tart tasting multi Vitamins in with no problem. I have no idea what to do. I called back this evening and was informed my doctor is gone until July 11.

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Do they say what kind of protein? Have you tried isopure? You can mix it in jello. Sorry you are have hard time. ????

What have you tried?

Have you tried Isopure? ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates? Syntrax nectar? or other clear, light, fruity Protein supplements?

Have you tried premier? GNC lean shake 25?

Bone broth?

Have you tried different temperatures?

The three most important daily requirements after RNY gastric bypass surgery is to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that your body needs. Thus you lose weight.

It is common for individuals to not be able to meet their protein or fluid requirements during the first few weeks after surgery because their body is in a major heal mode.

For the first 4 weeks following surgery, my program requirements restricted me to Full liquids. This included foods that contain protein such as Yogurt (Greek yogurt has more protein) (but don't use the type of yogurt that has fruit on the bottom; low fat cottage cheese, Beans (except baked beans). Full liquids are defined as semi-solid or pudding like consistency.

It is necessary following surgery to allow the staple lines in your stomach to heal and to prevent nausea and vomiting, so it is important to not rush into the pureed foods until week 5.

But at 2 ounce per meal, it would be impossible for you to meet your daily protein requirement from food alone during this stage.

I recommend that you experiment and then experiment some more until you find a protein supplement that you can tolerate. There are many types and I recommend that you try them all.

I used a Protein powder called Muscle Milk Light (vanilla Creme) which I blended with Water and a half a banana.

I tried using Isopure premix. It is extra high in protein but I couldn't stand the taste. But my wife liked it.

There are protein powders that can be added to food.

Also another way to achieve the protein requirement is to drink milk fortified with powdered milk. 8 ounces 1% milk plus 1/4 cup dry milk provides 14 grams of protein.

You might try one of the proteins that you can add to water. It might go down easier for you.

The tough thing is they are right. If you don't find something that will work for you, you will get sick and end up in trouble.

Have you tried primer Protein, it's actually pretty good. Don't advance yourself until your doctor says so, stick with Water until you are seen by your doctor. That's what my Exercise Physiologist told me.

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I use Musclegen Research GENEPRO Molecular Tri Protein Peptide. I put one scoop in 3/4 cup of 2% Braum's milk, along with half a packet of Carnation Breakfast Essentials No Sugar. The Genepro dissolves completely with very little taste and the Carnation Breakfast Essential favors the milk nicely. You get 30 grams of protein with each tablespoon scoop. You can also mix the Genepro with anything...yogurt, oatmeal, milk poured over Cereal, etc.

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