Hi There, I'm 1 week post my Gastric Sleeve surgery, been feeling quite happy and excited for taking this decision however I have a question.

My surgeon has advised me to drink as much water as possible, I've been drinking around 2.0-2.5 Liters per day excluding juices, but one thing that intrigues me is that my surgeon asked me not to focus on proteins for the first month and just stick to the provided diet.

I take my daily protein from skimmed milk and chicken broth, but I feel I am not having enough according to the Bariatastic app I'm barely taking 15g per day.

Has anyone's surgeon instructed them to limit their protein intake the first month? I do feel it is a bit weird that I am not having much protein, I have bought a 20-pack Labrada Sugar free protein shake which I will ask my surgeon this Wednesday if I can have it.

My surgeon recommended 60 g of protein daily starting right away post-surgery and continuing.

I do not remember exactly because I'm years post-op but I do find it odd. I'm pretty sure I was told to hit my protein as well; however, perhaps they were saying that because they did not want you to exceed your caloric intake trying to hit your protein goals? That's the only reason I can think they would give you that advice. If I recall correctly, at 1 week you are still on clear fluids and even a protein shake is too thick... I agree, it's weird though.

60 to 80 g of protein and always liquid first. Especially in the beginning. you cannot run the risk of being dehydrated..

My surgeon said clear liquids for one week - the focus is in hydration only. After one week, creamier liquids and protein

On 03/03/2019 at 06:34, Sami Al Masri said:

Hi There, I'm 1 week post my Gastric Sleeve surgery, been feeling quite happy and excited for taking this decision however I have a question.

My surgeon has advised me to drink as much Water as possible, I've been drinking around 2.0-2.5 Liters per day excluding juices, but one thing that intrigues me is that my surgeon asked me not to focus on Proteins for the first month and just stick to the provided diet.

I take my daily Protein from skimmed milk and chicken broth, but I feel I am not having enough according to the Bariatastic app I'm barely taking 15g per day.

Has anyone's surgeon instructed them to limit their protein intake the first month? I do feel it is a bit weird that I am not having much protein, I have bought a 20-pack Labrada sugar free Protein Shake which I will ask my surgeon this Wednesday if I can have it.

The app isn’t taking into consideration how recently you had your surgery. My surgeon gave me a protein goal of 64g per day but said there was absolutely no way I’d be able to hit that post op or maybe even weeks/a month. But he was pretty insistent on reaching for my water intake goals. And rather than saying how many ounces in a day to just try to get in 6 oz for every hour I was awake. Good luck and just keep sipping ?

And hopefully yourlevels are now fine.

Because I had trouble keeping fluids down following surgery.. my surgeon told me to focus on my water intake too.. he said protein was important but I needed to stay hydrated since I was having trouble with all fluids. So I don't think it's uncommon i think its determined by the individual and what your Surgeon thinks is best for you..

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