I had a few questions. I am one-week post op tomorrow! I had a really rough first couple days, I had a blood clot in my hand and was allergic to all the pain medications. But now I am doing pretty well, I am home after 5 days in the hospital and two nights at a friends house, I have pretty good mobility and have finally gotten a good nights sleep! I did have some questions if any Gastric bypassers can help.

First of all, I would love some stage two liquid diet recipes, i got one more week and hate my protein shakes.

I am having a little hard time getting my protein in. I know it's only week one, any suggestions? I think I might meet my goal today, I am trying very hard.

Also i am having a stretching pain on the right side of my belly button, I don't have an incision there, but that is where most my pain is. Just like a sharp kind of stretching pain. ANd a less sharp pain on the left side of my belly button. Is this normal? I just want to make sure I didn't give myself a hernia, trying to move somewhere or stand up.

I would appreciate all your help! I live alone with no family near by and I really appreciate this support system I am starting to build <3

i go pretty tired of the chocolate protein shakes too after the pre-op diet. so post-op i stocked up on bottles of Isopure. they are clear, fruity drinks. they taste good and have a whopping 40g of protein per bottle. i have half the bottle in the morning, diluted with water, and the other half in the afternoon, diluted with water. then i have a protein shake at night. that's 65g of protein for the day. then i'll add in some broth for sodium. and sips of V8 or tomato soup. a spoon of non-fat organic greek yogurt if the mood strikes me.

variety is definitely key. and the broth is key for me because i'm a salt person, not sweet.

and yes, one of the laparoscopic holes in my abdominal wall is still hurting 2.5 weeks after surgery. but only when i stretch it too far or lift something i shouldn't. saw my doc a couple days ago and he said it's very normal, that everyone has one spot that takes longer to heal.

btw - if you're interested in the Isopure drinks, the best (cheapest) place to get it is direct from their website.

Edited July 16, 20179 yr by JohnnyCakes