I had a sleeve on June 28. It seems there is various protocol out there regarding what you are allowed during the first 2 weeks. I am told only liquid.

Are you still getting a good amount of protein with your liquids?

@California joe There is tons of information on the internet to help guide you. It seems that each doctor recommends slightly different to the next but its generally the same. Mine was liquids only for 2 weeks and then by 3 weeks I could add more things like milk, yogurt, blended vegetables in my soups, a teaspoon of peanut butter etc. I am still eating pureed only foods at 5 weeks post surgery. I cant tolerate whole meats yet only blended in soups and I can eat very little solids like pasta or rice, only about 4 spoon fulls. From what I gather you just test yourself as the weeks go on as to what your body likes and can tolerate. I can't tolerate eggs at all and they really hurt when I try to eat them. You will learn what you can eat by what your body will tell you within the guidelines of each week. Some people tend to stay in one phase for longer than others because that is what is working for them

By week 2 you should be adding protein powders to your drinks. I use the unflavoured protein which mixes into any liquids - your tea, drink, soup, etc. The protein makes you feel more satisfied and gives you more energy. I posted the link to the protein powder I use. It does not change the flavor of your food or drink

https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/genepro-medical-grade-protein-powder-2nd-generation

There is a huge amount of variation. I was allowed full liquids, jello, yogurt, pudding, in the first two weeks.

I was liquids for two weeks AND it included protein shakes from Day Three on.

My team is very conservative. Clear liquids only for two weeks after surgery followed by two weeks of full fluids.

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Protein drinks were the main protein source for a while, though we could mix protein powder into other things as we progressed. We could play with most any kind of soft, heavy liquid or pureed food that we could tolerate for the first month, so oatmeal, cream of wheat or mashed potatoes (of varying sloppiness) made with some protein powder were all good transition foods.