Eating post-op

[missengineer 19]

I had my surgery on 6/29/16, I'm feeling great, pain is manageable with the pains meds given and I could easily fool myself into thinking that I didn't have any surgery if it wasn't for the incisions.

However, I'm having problems eating. I can easily drink Clear liquids at room temperature but the moment I switch to a Protein shake, yogurt, or applesauce I start having spasms or pain in my stomach. I take baby sips. In almost a week, I have only drank about 10 oz of Proteins shakes and 2-3 oz of yougurt plus all the Clear Liquids. Is this normal? How long before I can start handling anything other that clear liquids with more ease? I need more nourishment in my opinion, if not just more calories. Any feedback is appreciated.

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[SunshyneRN 4]

The same is happening for me. Protein shakes 2 oz every 20 min hurts. Yogurt and pudding hurt me too. I tried 1oz of Protein shake every 10 min and put another 1 oz of a different liquid in between- this helped a bit but not great - just take smaller sips and take ur time drinking

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[goplay94123 576]

have you tried chicken or beef broth? That to me was tolerable and soothing - I hope you both feel better! It passes! trust me!

[missengineer 19]

have you tried chicken or beef broth? That to me was tolerable and soothing - I hope you both feel better! It passes! trust me!

Yes, I have and I don't have trouble with broth as it is a light liquid as Water... my problem occurs when I try to drink anything thicker than Clear liquids.

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@missengineer@SunshyneRN

You might have a temperature sensitivity. I wasn't able to tolerate cold items right after surgery. So the problem might not be thickness but cold.

You can add unflavored Protein to broth to make it a Protein "drink".

[missengineer 19]

@missengineer@SunshyneRN

You might have a temperature sensitivity. I wasn't able to tolerate cold items right after surgery. So the problem might not be thickness but cold.

You can add unflavored Protein to broth to make it a Protein "drink".

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to give it a try

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[pattycarlson09@live.com 18]

I'm eight days post op. It is hard for me to drink the Protein, drinking maybe one and a half, see the surgeon tomorrow and see what he says. I like the strained cream of chicken soup!

[Allison Congdon 2]

I had problems with Protein shakes and then switch to Isopure Protein and it was very light weight and i love it im 7 wks post op june 6 i was sleved and am eating most soft foods on the soft food list as you hit 6 wks 7 wks you should feel like eating real food again but i can only eat about 2 oz of turkey or tuna i can t handle chicken for some reason and i had to up my protein from 75g to 100 because i went through a small stall.

[Skinny margarita 1]

Hope you are doing better. Be patient. Your stomach has to learn to adjust to its new much smaller size. Also, check with your doctor. I'm 13 months out and still have days that my stomach won't handle much. You will get to know your limitations. Hope the best for you.

[missengineer 19]

Quick update: I'm still struggling to consume all my liquids (64 oz). However, foodwise I'm able to handle pretty much anything and sizewise is not as little as I thought it would be.

I'm in the pureed phase and I can easily handle 4 oz of food without being full. I know I'm pushing it because I'm supposed to eat only half of that but I won't be satisfied until the next meal. My surgeon said 2 bites and that's it. But there's not way I'm not going to be grassing throughout the day if I do that. Maybe this whole surgery was a failure.

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[lunu 2]

I had my surgery on 6/29/16, I'm feeling great, pain is manageable with the pains meds given and I could easily fool myself into thinking that I didn't have any surgery if it wasn't for the incisions.

However, I'm having problems eating. I can easily drink Clear liquids at room temperature but the moment I switch to a Protein shake, yogurt, or applesauce I start having spasms or pain in my stomach. I take baby sips. In almost a week, I have only drank about 10 oz of Proteins shakes and 2-3 oz of yougurt plus all the clear liquids. Is this normal? How long before I can start handling anything other that clear liquids with more ease? I need more nourishment in my opinion, if not just more calories. Any feedback is appreciated.

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I had surgery 6/30/16 and am supposed to drink 64 oz. a day and this has been impossible for me. I have not lost very much weight and have been treated for dehydration and Constipation. I don't like Protein drinks and nothing taste like it use to even Water tastes like dirt to me. I don't know what to do.

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@Luna Try other fluids - crystal light, sugar free popsicles, infused Water, tea, broth, Isopure, Propel Water, Life Water Zero, G2...

You need to do whatever possible to get plenty of fluids. Good luck.

[lunu 2]

Thank you. The only thing I have found so far is lemonade.

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[Linda 4991 0]

I am 21/2 weeks post and on full liquids. I am having such a hard time getting Protein Shakes down primarily because of taste and aftertaste. I have been advised to have one for Breakfast and one for lunch and all done by4pm. I have it down to about an hour per shake, then have to fill in liquida and then for dinner I have either Soup, or mashed potatos (thinned with milk). I have no trouble to the soup or potatos. Anyone have ideas on getting Protein shakes down easier?

[July6th sleever 56]

have you tried chicken or beef broth? That to me was tolerable and soothing - I hope you both feel better! It passes! trust me!

Yes, I have and I don't have trouble with broth as it is a light liquid as Water... my problem occurs when I try to drink anything thicker than Clear Liquids.

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have u tried premier Protein its not

thick at all

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