Day 3 out. So I got over ambitious. I was looking for interesting ways to get through my liquid phase I went too mushy. I knew it but hoped it would would be ok. I went with sugar free pudding cheesecake jello pudding with 30 G protein powder with a couple of frozen cherries and boysenberries in the bottom.

It tasted great but my sleeve is not happy at all. I feel kind of clownish now.

Oh well back to the program.

What are your recommendations for post-op progression diet? I'm on clear liquids until 2 weeks out, so the thought of pudding with fruit at 3 days out seems crazy! But I know there are many different protocols. What do you think it was about the meal that upset your belly? Just the volume?

I also tried to my be into the full liquid diet of my program too quickly, and it made my sleeve angry. I actually couldn’t keep anything down for 4 days after that and got super dehydrated. I advise everyone to stay the course. Your sleeve is swollen for 6-8 weeks. I didn’t even try a solid or mushy food. I tried a cream soup. Now I’m back on track, but the best way to think about for me is like a detox. The two weeks you’re on clear liquids (and even the time you’re on full liquids) is like a detox from all the bad habits we’ve developed that lead us to the point of needing WLS.
My advice is stick to your program because you don’t want to end up back in the ER like I did.

Clear liquids 3 days then liquids for 3 weeks. My Dic basically said nothing thicker then a premier protein shake. So blended soups are ok if they are thin.

Sugar free jello high protein jello is fine if I let it dissolve in my mouth before swallowing.

So far I’m hitting my protein calories and water goals. 100g protein, less than 600 cal and 64 oz water. So I got cocky. It was quite humbling.

Yikes Doc. Fat thumbs. Lol.

14 minutes ago, MedicVSG said:

Clear Liquids 3 days then liquids for 3 weeks. My Dic basically said nothing thicker then a Premier Protein shake. So blended Soups are ok if they are thin.

sugar free Jello high Protein jello is fine if I let it dissolve in my mouth before swallowing.

So far I’m hitting my protein calories and Water goals. 100g protein, less than 600 cal and 64 oz water. So I got cocky. It was quite humbling.

Yup, nothing like a good spanking to get you back in line Hope you feel better soon!

I think it's just that your sleeve wasn't ready for it yet. My program has full liquids right out of the hospital, which includes things like sf pudding and yogurt. So it's not like you did anything crazy, like eat fried chicken, your sleeve just wasn't ready for it yet.

@sillykitty Congrats, I just noticed on your ticker you're over 1/2 way to goal! Woo-hoo! I know, completely off topic, but you gotta celebrate when you can!

35 minutes ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

@sillykitty Congrats, I just noticed on your ticker you're over 1/2 way to goal! Woo-hoo! I know, completely off topic, but you gotta Celebrate when you can!

Thanks O&D! I am super excited ... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

I am doing fairly well on my water but my protein intake is really falling behind. I had my procedure on monday and the past 2 days I was barely getting 20 grams of protein I should be getting 65 grams. But even getting all my liquid in is a challenge at this point. My doctor had me going to full liquids yesterday but no way am I feeling ready to even push it to thicker liquids at this point.

2 minutes ago, Syntax_Attack said:

I am doing fairly well on my Water but my Protein intake is really falling behind. I had my procedure on monday and the past 2 days I was barely getting 20 grams of protein I should be getting 65 grams. But even getting all my liquid in is a challenge at this point. My doctor had me going to full liquids yesterday but no way am I feeling ready to even push it to thicker liquids at this point.

Congrats on your surgery! Hope you're healing nicely! Focus on the water, that's the A#1 goal right now. Increase the protein as you are able.

I’m a little a week out of surgery and I’m still struggling to get all my liquids down. I’ll be on a liquid diet for 2 more weeks.

I was sleeved on the 21st as well.. I’m having a hard time with getting my liquids and protein. Sipping out of the small container is difficult to meet the required amount.