Banded on 5/19 ~ protein concerns

[mmesmama 7]

Hello everyone. I was banded on May 19th and everything seems to be going well. I'm sore with a little gas pain, but other than that doing well. I am staying hydrated without issue, but am not even close to meeting my Protein requirements. Is it impossible on clear/full liquids to get 90 grams of Protein. I don't want to make any mistakes.

My food items right now pretty much consist of broth, EAS shakes, popscicles, orange Protein Drink and lots of Water.

All in all I'm getting about 1/3 of the amount of protein that my nutritionist said to work on.

Any ideas or suggestions.

[izaiahsmommy 0]

It is very hard! Just do the best you can. If you can't get in all your Protein right now then that is fine. At least that is what my nutritionist said. i am glad to hear you're feeling better!!

[acp1974 0]

I was also banded on 5/19 - I don't think you can make a "mistake" at this point, especially given that you're staying hydrated and healing.

I am definitely not getting 90g either, but I think if you can add a non-EAS Protein shake in there or an Isopure drink you'd be able to get a little closer.

The Isopure drinks have 15g per 8 oz, and my Synthrax nectar Protein powder has 23g per 8 oz shake. Two of each and you'd be pretty close to your goal.

Hope that's helpful. But again, I think you're doing fine for day 2! Congrats on your successful surgery and I'm glad to hear of another 5/19 bandster!

[Nean4488 1]

I cant get all my Protein in at all! I can only drink 3oz of my shake in one sitting and that keeps me full for a good 3-4 hours. Im just hoping the swelling goes down soon and I can get more in.

[palmtreegirl70 1]

I had my surgery on the 19th as well, and I am getting zilch in Protein this week. My doctor doesn't want any type of shake or Protein supplement until week 2. I tried the Special K Protein Water, but it was pretty bad for the few grams of protein it provided.

I am going a little crazy right now. I am so hungry! I survived the pure liquid diet for a week, but the thought of waiting another 11 days until I am cleared for scrambled eggs is overwhelming. I have no energy and just want to crawl in bed and sleep until I can eat. In addition to that, the scale shows I have gained 6 lbs since the morning of surgery. The practical side of me knows it is the result of 24 hours of IV and all of the gas. But for the lack of eating I want to see the scale go down, not up.

I am very overwhelmed and afraid of being a slug for the next few weeks due to lack of energy.

[ChocolateDream81 0]

I had my surgery on the 19th as well, and I am getting zilch in Protein this week. My doctor doesn't want any type of shake or Protein supplement until week 2. I tried the Special K Protein Water, but it was pretty bad for the few grams of protein it provided.

I am going a little crazy right now. I am so hungry! I survived the pure liquid diet for a week, but the thought of waiting another 11 days until I am cleared for scrambled eggs is overwhelming. I have no energy and just want to crawl in bed and sleep until I can eat. In addition to that, the scale shows I have gained 6 lbs since the morning of surgery. The practical side of me knows it is the result of 24 hours of IV and all of the gas. But for the lack of eating I want to see the scale go down, not up.

I am very overwhelmed and afraid of being a slug for the next few weeks due to lack of energy.

I was also banded on 5/17/2010 and I feel the same as you!! I am soooooooo WEAK!! I just want to sleep the whole day through!!

[iwokeupfat 0]

I was also banded on 5/17/2010 and I feel the same as you!! I am soooooooo WEAK!! I just want to sleep the whole day through!!

I also felt the same way 5 days out of surgery. I was ready to chew my arm off I was so hungry. So I called the doc and he said it was time to move on to full liquids and soft food like eggs. Man.. what a difference that made. Just a Protein shake alone made me feel better and up my energy level.

Good luck to you all... I hope your doc says you can add some food so you'll feel better. I honestly didn't know how I'd make it through the day if I had to go one more day on Clear Liquids. I was going to go bury my head under the covers and stay there. Luckily.. that one Protein Shake changed my attitude and I felt so much better just getting in some nourishment.

Banded May 3, 2010

[monkeymama 0]

I used (and still do occasionally) the Protein bullets/shots- they are 3oz and have anywhere from 25-45g protein in them... I have seen em at Walmart, Target and GNC- there are a lot of different brands some taste better than others- I liked the proslam45 best- someone on here suggested adding crystal light to make em taste better....

[Nean4488 1]

I used (and still do occasionally) the Protein bullets/shots- they are 3oz and have anywhere from 25-45g Protein in them... I have seen em at Walmart, Target and GNC- there are a lot of different brands some taste better than others- I liked the proslam45 best- someone on here suggested adding crystal light to make em taste better....

3oz is all I can get down at one time at this point, and im full for 3-4 hours.

[illuminationlady 7]

I think you all should be getting Protein (at least some). It is not necessary to stay on Clear Liquids that long. I added non flavored Protein Powder to my creamed Soups. Greek yogurt is wonderful too. Dribble a little honey on top. I also at Cream of Wheat and added the non flavored PP to that too. About a week out I also ate some of my husbands baked yam at dinner. Best wishes...

[soXlovely 0]

You only need 60-80 grams per day.

I use the premium protiein from costco for one drink. it comes in a box with like 18 cartons and each one is 30 g so if you drink two a day and all the Water, then you will be fine. Also, pure Protein from trader joes or GNC, they come in cans at 35 g per can, again, two per day will help you meet the quota.

i also drank the Isopure bottles which come in at 40 g.

Any combination of any 3 of those will help you meet he requirement and make you feel less weak.