Hi

It will be 3 weeks since surgery on Monday and I'm barely getting down 400 calories a day. I can't meet my protein grams. I get sick every time I try to drink a protein shake. I've tried about 5 different kinds so far and I just can't get it down. I don't meet my liquid intake either. I don't feel like eating , drinking anything.

Have you talked to your surgical team about this? If not, please do. Good luck!

Wow! What has your doctor said? You must stay hydrated first and foremost. Maybe they can prescribe you something for the nausea.

What kind of surgery?

I make it my business...and it's a chore, to get my fluids in.

Maybe try a different shake. I CAN NOT stand the powdered shakes that my friend who had VSG LOVES! So buy a few different kinds and see what works for you.

Premier protein premixed shakes are the best for me. 160 cal 1 g sugar and 30 grams of protein.

I try to start my day with that so I'm nearly halfway there. And it's the consistency of whole milk. I can't deal with the gritty stuff. I've even tried mixing it in my bullet, but still no go for me.

I hope you feel better.

1 hour ago, momto6kids said:

Hi

It will be 3 weeks since surgery on Monday and I'm barely getting down 400 calories a day. I can't meet my Protein grams. I get sick every time I try to drink a Protein shake. I've tried about 5 different kinds so far and I just can't get it down. I don't meet my liquid intake either. I don't feel like eating , drinking anything.

I would call your team and talk to them about all of this.

I wouldn't worry about it for now. Just eat and drink what you can and focus on getting some light activity. You aren't going to starve to death your body has plenty of fuel to burn. Low protein may cause issues but not for a long long time. Just make sure and get enough water and eat what you can handle. Right now your focus is on losing weight, not eating.