Hi all!!! Congratulations on your new journey. I was just sleeved Thursday so I’m 2 days post op. I was wondering did everyone hit there protein and fluids? I have been drinking the shakes one oz at a time I tried to put protein in jello and I couldn’t get it down. Just looking for some way to help thank you

Hi there! I am 8 days post-op. It took me hours to do my protein shake. It actually still does. I had 2 scoops in 12 oz water which met my daily requirement. Probably 3 hours or so. Water is just the same-takes me a long time. My first two days of post op though i just did clears meaning no shakes. So i was able to get my water in. Felt very weak and was grateful for day 3 when i had more substance. Protein and water is super important so I make the best effort to get it in- im usually right on the mark by end of day. Good luck!!

I struggled for a while. I’m 2 weeks out. Hell I even have days I still struggle. Just do what you can. My doc told me to just make sure I stay hydrated for sure. It’s a process. It gets better.

Hi all!!! Congratulations on your new journey. I was just sleeved Thursday so I’m 2 days post op. I was wondering did everyone hit there protein and fluids? I have been drinking the shakes one oz at a time I tried to put protein in jello and I couldn’t get it down. Just looking for some way to help thank you

You're two days post op and drinking protein drinks? My surgeon puts us on clear liquids for a week!

Hi ... I also had my procedure on Thursday. I know that my doctor had me on clear liquid until today. Just started on full liquid. They recommended 4 ounce of protein shake slowly and then wait and then repeat. I was given a schedule looking thing to go by and looks like liquid only for 2 weeks. UGh!

I'm only using Premier Protein ready-to-drink shakes and trying to get down New Whey protein shots in between. Sure hope to get all this figured out!

My sleeve was completed on the 21st as well so I'm 3 days post op. I start full liquids today. I'm following the sample meal plan that I was given by my surgeon.
Meal1- 4 oz yogurt
Meal2- 8 oz protein shake
Meal 3- 1/2 cup blended, creamy soup
Meal 4- 8 oz protein shake
Meal 5-1/2 cup blended, creamy soup
Meal 6- 8 oz protein shake

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I was sleeved on the 20th. I'm having a hard time getting in all my water. The liquid protein I am doing pkay with, it takes time but I'm getting it down. The 2oz of yogurt or cottage cheese they have me eating, those I cant always get in. It's just too much. The vitamins alone fill me up.

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So strange how we each were told different things for post op care! Grateful to have found this site. Feeling more isolated than normal! Time for more protein shake stuff! Aaack!

I tried the first couple days, but I couldn't get it down. So I just focused on water for that first week. My doctor said my water was by far more important as dehydration could cause a lot of complications. But suddenly on day 7, I was really hungry and slowly began to drink a shake that morning....by lunch time it was gone and I drank another one in the afternoon. Each day after that got better and better.

I was sleeved Wednesday, 9/20 and dr said full liquids. I am having a hard time differentiating between fullness and pain and gas moving. I drink water and protein shakes. Yesterday I got 55 oz of fluid and 60 grams of protein, but that it what I concentrate on all day. Good luck!

I was just sleeved on Friday, and it hurts so bad for me to even swallow water. I also had hernia repair, and I'm hoping that's what's causing my pain. Right now I am full of regret. The gas pressure and heartburn are unbearable.

My sleeve was completed on the 21st as well so I'm 3 days post op. I start full liquids today. I'm following the sample meal plan that I was given by my surgeon.
Meal1- 4 oz yogurt
Meal2- 8 oz protein shake
Meal 3- 1/2 cup blended, creamy soup
Meal 4- 8 oz protein shake
Meal 5-1/2 cup blended, creamy soup
Meal 6- 8 oz protein shake

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This is very similar to what o have to follow. I have clear liquids the day before surgery, which is tomorrow and the day of, and full liquid from days 2-14. Then on to phase 3 from day 15-21, and phase 4 from day 22-36, where I resume regular eating. It'll be interesting, but I'm ready!

I was sleeved on the 20th. I'm having a hard time getting in all my water. The liquid protein I am doing pkay with, it takes time but I'm getting it down. The 2oz of yogurt or cottage cheese they have me eating, those I cant always get in. It's just too much. The vitamins alone fill me up.

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Have you considered trying the patches for vitamins? I use them and love the ease of use. I got my first labs back since starting them and they are perfect! It's one less thing to worry about for me after surgery on Wednesday.

I was just sleeved on Friday, and it hurts so bad for me to even swallow water. I also had hernia repair, and I'm hoping that's what's causing my pain. Right now I am full of regret. The gas pressure and heartburn are unbearable.

Have you been walking a lot? That helps move the air out of your body and creating less discomfort

Have you considered trying the patches for vitamins? I use them and love the ease of use. I got my first labs back since starting them and they are perfect! It's one less thing to worry about for me after surgery on Wednesday.

My insurance won't cover the patches but they will the chewables and regular pills.

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Have you been walking a lot? That helps move the air out of your body and creating less discomfort

Yes, I have been walking like crazy. I basically just feel like I'm in the twilight zone. I took a warm shower this morning so I'm hoping this will be the start of a better day.