I’m having a super hard time continuing to drink these protein shakes, I’m sick of them.

I cheated by chewing a fry and telling myself I’m going to spit it out which I did but very little went down.

now I’m freaking out!! Anyone effed up like I did smh?

There was a lady on here that ate 5 flaming Cheetos only 9 days post op so it happens. The thing is, you know it was a slip so just don’t do it again. The biggest reason isn’t really calories, it’s the fact that your new stomach is healing. Don’t want to accidentally mess cause a medical issue ya know? I know the protein shakes suck. Could you thin out yogurt with milk maybe? I’d talk to my doctor to see what I could do instead. Good luck!

You won’t be alone in doing this but do remember all those sutures & staples holding your tummy together. The staged return to eating solid food is in place to protect your healing tummy & support your recovery.

I found the shakes awful too. I’d have a diluted one in the morning but then had cream soups (strain so no lumps or fibrous bits) & broths (bone is very good but can be salty). Make your own yoghurt drink by blending yoghurt (plain Greek) & milk. You can add some protein powder too. Just keep everything thin so it goes down easily. It’s only for two weeks. You’ll get through it.

Protein shots are what's getting me through. Bariatric Pal has some pretty good ones. They are usually about 3 oz worth, and I add about 4 oz more of water. There are lots of brands with 20g protein or more. I can not do the shakes any longer. Any time i try one, i feel like I'm going to vomit. I also bulk up my soups with unflavored protein. I'm still trying to find one I like. Good luck.

Welcome!

Chew and spit is a technique that many people have used to get through their cravings. As long as you aren't swallowing it, you should be fine. You'll want to be really careful that you aren't swallowing any of it, though. So, you might want to rinse out your mouth, afterward.

Please be careful! You're tummy just endured a major procedure. It's really not worth risking damaging it. This stage is very hard, I know. Six more days until I move to pureed food. I want to eat so bad. But we have to be strong. This is such a small part of the journey. Expand what you're drinking, just one thing would drive anyone crazy. Broths, ice treats, jelly, protein water. Keep it varied.

@mcipanda I Did get Greek yogurt so might have to start trying some new things but just so focused on getting at least one shakes down and it’s so challenging. Thank you.

@Arabesque I will definitely try to dilute it and see if that makes a difference for me.

@LindsayT Yess, I found them yesterday and ordered a bunch. I am definitely going to by the unflavored protien as well. Thank you

@Jeanniebug I definitely won’t be doing it anymore, it’s scary when some goes down accidentally or you don’t spit it out in time.

@CarolineLittle yes yes you’re absolutely right, we have to stay strong but it’s so hard. I’m definitely not doing that again, my stomach did hurt a little but nothing more than that.

thank you all for your words of encouragement this site is pretty cool, I hope everyone that has had Bariatric surgery comes across It.