So I'm 4 days post op and really struggling getting protein in..... I'm not a sweets person so the pudding and protein shakes are tasting overly sweet since the surgery. I have zero energy and unfortunately zero support.

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You will be weak for about 2 weeks, trust me it gets better day by day. Get in what you physically can without hurting yourself, it gets easier as the internal swelling goes down. Try the ready made "Premier protien" shakes they are 11 oz and easy to drink I like the banana and strawberry flavor. check out my videos on my Youtube channel for some good advice and what you can expect.

Edited August 26, 20179 yr by JerseyJules

This is normal!! I could only have clear liquids for 6 days and then I could introduce protien shakes. I recall day 5 specifically, I woke up, was up for a couple hours, was going to take a shower but laid in bed and took a 4 hour nap! Just exhausted. It'll get better!!

My doc's office suggested I dilute the protein shakes early on if they were too sweet. It thinned them, and made them less sweet. Not sure if that would help. I do the Syntrax Nectar, so they are clear, not milky, more like a juice. Not sure if that would help.

@crocodoxie Love the diluting thing. It really takes the sweetness down.

I also add peanut butter powder to shakes (choc, van, banana) and it cuts the sweet even more. Do you know if we can use peanut butter powder when we're on full liquids crocodoxie?

6 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

@crocodoxie Love the diluting thing. It really takes the sweetness down.

I also add Peanut Butter powder to shakes (choc, van, banana) and it cuts the sweet even more. Do you know if we can use peanut butter powder when we're on full liquids crocodoxie?

I dont see why not..It blends to a liquid.

The most important things in your firsts weeks postop are the proteins and water intake. I take my 3 scoops of protein a day i also diluted them Just taking small sips and i feel great. I am 7 days postop and yesterday i went to the movies (with my bottle of water of course) and i feel great (yes a little tired sometimes but thats normal).
But e very body is different so dont overwhelmed too much and take one step at a time and drink your protein. You will see you will feel better
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I added peanut butter powder from the beginning no problem.
Also try unflavored protein powder. I used genepro. Add it to some milk to get in extra protein.
The cran grape protein beverage powder isn't very sweet. You may also want to try that. You can order on Amazon or the bariatric pal store. Get the powder. I found the liquid concentrate to be sweeter.
You can also add some spices...i used cinnamon to flavor my shakes.
If your doctor allows coffee or tea you can also mix with protein shake or unflavored protein powder.
I felt weak and tired for the first couple of weeks too. You are not alone.
We are here to help support you!

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Amazon sells protein shots that have 42g of protein. they are 3.8 ounces and kinda syrupy but they really helped my mom. Her hair had started falling out because of her lack of protein. Also, Premier has a clear protein that's like flavored water. I get mine at Sam's.