Good morning everyone,

I just got sleeved on October 12. I have no pain at all but I'm struggling to get in all of my Protein and 64oz of h2o. I get full so quick and all Protein shakes taste funny to me. I purchased an unflavored Protein powder that I found at Walmart but it makes everything I put it in like a milky color and has a funny after taste.... any advice on how I can get in my protein and fluids. Also did anyone else experience coughing up phlegm and a little blood?? Mines finally stopped but just wondering if anyone else experienced the same.

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You need to add flavorings to the shakes, although I do like Premier chocolate remade shakes in the carton. You will hear about Torani SF syrups, Dasani flavored drops, even adding a little SF pudding, low sugar yogurts, even Crystal Light powder.

You need to remember there are no medical experts here so if you see blood or have pain, go to the ER or call your doctor. Trust your gut instinct about your body!

I tried a lot of drinks to get my water in - powerade zero, g2, infused lemon water, vitamin water zero. Tart things worst best, I've found fake sugar tastes even more sickly sweet. Buy 1 or 2 of each and just keep trying them. I'm a month out and still figuring that part out.

Congrats! I am 5 days out and had the same problems My doctor gave me a recipe that is WONDERFUL! It gives you the same Protein in 1/2 the amount and makes more time available for getting in your Water.

1-sugar free pudding (in ready container)

1-scoop of Protein Powder

A little milk (about 1/3 cup)

Blend well.

It will become a liquid and is 1/2 the amount of a shake with the same amount of protein. Best part is you can change up pudding flavor (as long as it's sugar free) so you don't get bored with the taste. Hope this helps!

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You need to add flavorings to the shakes, although I do like Premier chocolate remade shakes in the carton. You will hear about Torani SF syrups, Dasani flavored drops, even adding a little SF pudding, low sugar yogurts, even Crystal Light powder.

You need to remember there are no medical experts here so if you see blood or have pain, go to the ER or call your doctor. Trust your gut instinct about your body!

Thank you for responding I will definitely search for the torani sf syrups.... I did contact my doctor he said the phlegm was normal (result from anesthesia) and we had a long chat about the blood.... thank you

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I tried a lot of drinks to get my Water in - Powerade zero, g2, infused lemon water, Vitamin water zero. Tart things worst best, I've found fake sugar tastes even more sickly sweet. Buy 1 or 2 of each and just keep trying them. I'm a month out and still figuring that part out.

Thanks for the advice finally some that agrees that the fake sugars taste overwhelmingly sweet.. I will be on the hunt for different drinks

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Do a little at a time

baby girl

Yes I know what you mean. On the fake sugar I could just use one

baby girl

Congrats! I am 5 days out and had the same problems My doctor gave me a recipe that is WONDERFUL! It gives you the same Protein in 1/2 the amount and makes more time available for getting in your Water.

1-sugar free pudding (in ready container)

1-scoop of protein powder

A little milk (about 1/3 cup)

Blend well.

It will become a liquid and is 1/2 the amount of a shake with the same amount of protein. Best part is you can change up pudding flavor (as long as it's sugar free) so you don't get bored with the taste. Hope this helps!

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Your a lifesaver thank you so much I will definitely try this today!... congratulations to you as well

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Thanks and Same to you I use that sweet mate sugar

baby girl

What ever you do do not try to eat bread

baby girl

Thank you thank you momma3. I'm gonna try that tonite. I'm 3 days PO. Having strange taste issues. Seems like the only things a can get down are savory.

I woke my husband up in the middle of the nite talking like a magpie in my sleep about how he should cook the steak and green Beans. He was so mad at me for the rest of the nite till I woke up and he could tell me how badly he is craving steak now.

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I use Syntrax nectars. The taste is amazing, the portions can be adjusted, no terrible aftertaste, and it's thin like Crystal light. I LOVE them.

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I found the ocean spray diet cranberry, with a scoop of Protein powder pretty tolerable at that stage. It made the juice almost taste creamy. Sounds gross but it helped me a ton. And sugar free popsicles. Popsicle brand has a Tropical variety that was such a nice change from the standard cherry, grape, orange. Good luck. I am 2 1/2 weeks out and still struggle to get 65 oz of liquid in. Everyday is New day.

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Thank you thank you momma3. I'm gonna try that tonite. I'm 3 days PO. Having strange taste issues. Seems like the only things a can get down are savory.

I woke my husband up in the middle of the nite talking like a magpie in my sleep about how he should cook the steak and green Beans. He was so mad at me for the rest of the nite till I woke up and he could tell me how badly he is craving steak now.

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@@siera63 I split the can of Campbell's chicken noodle with my daughter. I got the broth, she got the noodles. Win, win. And was just the salty, savory, I needed.

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Good morning everyone,

I just got sleeved on October 12. I have no pain at all but I'm struggling to get in all of my Protein and 64oz of h2o. I get full so quick and all Protein shakes taste funny to me. I purchased an unflavored Protein Powder that I found at Walmart but it makes everything I put it in like a milky color and has a funny after taste.... any advice on how I can get in my protein and fluids. Also did anyone else experience coughing up phlegm and a little blood?? Mines finally stopped but just wondering if anyone else experienced the same.

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I had bypass same day and experiencing same as you

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Any diabetic ppl here my blood sugar drops I'm not taking my meds blood sugar is so low under 88 My surgery is Wednesday 10-19

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