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Katybug

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Katybug    5

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Hey guys, I'm new here and am 4 days post- op. Had a bit of a set back in the hospital and it delayed me starting full liquids until today. Well, I was super pumped for my Protein Shake. The hospital gave me a sample of Unjury. I mixed it up per directions and sipped it slowly and thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate flavor. Well about twenty minutes after I had finished half of it...I had to bolt to the bathroom. This has been happening all day now. Is this cause for concern? Do I need to switch back to Clear Liquids until I talk to my doc? Thanks for any and all help!
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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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Clear Liquids again until your tummy settles down. Sorry 😥 Then maybe try another brand or a different type of Protein (i.e. plant vs. whey)

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justmetj    421

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Are you drinking drinking too much too fast? I'm almost 4 months out and it still takes me about 45min to an hour to drink a Protein Shake. They're very filling especially to a new stomach.

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Katybug    5

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Are you drinking drinking too much too fast? I'm almost 4 months out and it still takes me about 45min to an hour to drink a Protein Shake. They're very filling especially to a new stomach.
I really took my time on it. When I began feeling that fullness in my chest I stopped and put it away for about 30 minutes. I was wondering if I may be lactose intolerant due to surgery?

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Katybug    5

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Clear liquids again until your tummy settles down. Sorry [emoji26] Then maybe try another brand or a different type of Protein (i.e. plant vs. whey)
Thank you so much. I got scared that maybe it was lactose intolerance, which I know is super common in vsg.

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16 minutes ago, Katybug said:

I really took my time on it. When I began feeling that fullness in my chest I stopped and put it away for about 30 minutes. I was wondering if I may be lactose intolerant due to surgery?

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Oh ok then I would take @Orchids&Dragons advice about going back to liquids or try a plant based Protein.

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I’m having the same issue trying to move to purée stage. Some days it’s great, some not so great. I just retreat to clear liquids for the next day and start over once everything calms down. Seems like it’s all trials and error since everyone is different, but I’d rather be safe than sick all day.

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you may be onto something with the lactose intolerance idea - it's not all that uncommon after surgery

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Midnightsun    129

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The Protein Shakes are pretty thick. You can try some clear Protein Drinks for a few days before trying shakes again. It could be the shakes or meds even the lactose as said above.

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Maybe it's just the effect of surgery and toxins and anesthesia coming out of your body and not the Protein Shake?

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30 minutes ago, Katybug said:

My doctor and dietitian said absolutely not on the clear Protein Drinks or else I would give it a shot.

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Wow it’s so crazy how all the surgeons are different. I was only able to have clear liquids and Protein drinks for a week. Then was full liquids- no lumps for a week. Now on week 3 to 6 soft foods/purée stage. Wonder why no clear protein drinks? I used the premiere protein clear. Good luck to you and I hope you figure out what is causing the issues.

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Katybug    5

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Wow it’s so crazy how all the surgeons are different. I was only able to have Clear Liquids and Protein Drinks for a week. Then was full liquids- no lumps for a week. Now on week 3 to 6 soft foods/purée stage. Wonder why no clear Protein drinks? I used the premiere Protein clear. Good luck to you and I hope you figure out what is causing the issues.
They said because they do not provide any carbs? They want me to have 5 carbs per shake...which is hard to find in plant based protein. I think I really just need to call the doc tomorrow because I'm still having pretty awful issues today and have been on clear liquids since the incident yesterday. It's getting old quick. I'm trying not to get discouraged but any fluids I put in are gone within 20 minutes or so.

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