I'm almost done with Day 7. I've had the toughest time keeping any liquid Protein down. I was able to stomach about 1 oz of yogurt today eaten over 25 mins. Has anyone introduced eggs this early and been successful?

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Yes.. I tried eggs but for me it felt very heavy... I couldn't take more than a few spoons initially but now I can finish almost 2/3 of it... I'm 16 days post op!

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I was allowed eggs on day 8 post op either scrambled or hard boiled cut up into very small pieces with something to moisten it. I was so excited to do it and I only had about three bites before the eggs were cold and I was full lol.

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I can't have scrambled eggs until the beginning of Week 5 post-op.

I had scrambled eggs in the hospital and boiled ones later that first week (part of our plan, at least,) and they were fine in my system (one of those big YMMV things, particularly early out.) If protein drinks aren't working well, maybe try cutting back on the powder (assuming that you are using them rather than RTD products) and adding a raw egg in the mix to bring the protein back up.

I had scrambled eggs in the hospital and boiled ones later that first week (part of our plan, at least,) and they were fine in my system (one of those big YMMV things, particularly early out.) If Protein drinks aren't working well, maybe try cutting back on the powder (assuming that you are using them rather than RTD products) and adding a raw egg in the mix to bring the protein back up.

And you had gastric Sleeve surgery? I most def haven't been able to keep the liquid drinks like Isopure down those almost instantly come back up ... I will try reducing the Protein Powder thanks so much!

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Try Water instead of milk with your Protein powder. I can not nor could I ever tolerate milk and protein powder. Including RTD.

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Yes, I have a sleeve, but progressions can vary widely depending upon how much inflammation you have in your stomach. With minimal inflammation, fluids should go down fairly easily (sip, sip, sip!) but with a lot of inflammation it can be like feeding it through a pinched soda straw - sip a bit, let it settle through, sip a bit more..... I had little problem with any fluids or even soft things like yogurt, puddings, Jello, etc. so I apparently had little effective inflammation. My wife, on the other hand, had significant inflammation and had a hard time moving Protein shakes through her system for a while. Both results are within the spectrum of normally expected results.

Are you having problems with just getting the liquid down, or is it more the taste and consistency of the Protein Shakes? If liquids and semi-liquids like yogurt are difficult, then firmer things like eggs will probably be harder still, unless you make them reeeeaaallly runny. If it's more of a gag reflex thing (and some of those Protein drinks are gag-worthy,) try a different brand, diluting it with some other flavors, or as suggested, mixing it with Water or one of the fake milks (almond, soy, etc.) if milk seems to be a problem. Temperature can make a difference, too, some can't take them too cold or warm.

Is anybody struggling with knowing when your hungry and full?

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@@rickm so I've been able to keep other fluids down like Water and sugar free juices and sugar free popsicles. I make my Protein shakes with unsweetened almond milk. They go ok when I blend them with a ton of ice. But it says that 2 scoops has 22g of protein.. which needs to be mixed with 8-10oz of either almond milk, water, or skim milk. I just had two baby forks of mashed pinto Beans and am doing ok. So I may try the eggs tomm morning and see how it goes.

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Is anybody struggling with knowing when your hungry and full?

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Yes! So for the last 7 days I thought I was hungry. BUT most of the feedback I received from this community is that often times the feeling of gas can be confused as hunger. And so when you are eating or drinking u may not feel any diff than when you are not. I def am going thru that.

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