Hi,
I am about a week and a half post op, had Lapband surgery on August 3rd, 2009. I am having a hard time getting my protein and liquid in. I was suppose to be on liquid for 2 weeks, but had to call the Doctor yesterday for help. I got “permission” to switch to the mushy/pureed foods early to try to get more protein into my body. I can’t stand shakes or anything sweeten with fake flavors and broth is getting hard to keep down too.
After speaking to the Doctor I opened a can of fat free refried beans. They really seem so good that I’m thinking it’s really bad! I hate that I couldn’t stay on track and had to switch to pureed too early! I feel like I am screwing this up and it’s only been a week.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep on track? Hunger is not the issue at all, I really don't feel hungry. Protein intake is my biggest issue and protein shakes and powders are just too nasty to stomach. I almost feel like I’d rather starve than have another nasty protein shake. I have tons and tons of different flavors and brands of drinks and "non-flavored" powders that I’ve tried and not one of them I can drink... (even the thought of them makes me cringe). I really have tried hard to drink them but it's getting to the point where I am risking throwing up and causing more damage.
Any suggestions? I just finished the other ½ can of fat free refried beans I opened yesterday and feel like the biggest cheater!
