Too soon for protein shakes?

[lea3277 6]

I had my band put in on the 16th. Is it too soon for me to drink a Protein shake? I have been on Clear liquids, but I would like a Myoplex shake or at least a few drinks of one.

[vlp1968 83]

I was on Protein Shakes right away after surgery. Every doctor seems to do things a little differently. I had no problems.

[Cindy C 150]

My doctor suggested drinking them from the beginning.

[Debora Anne 3]

I was On Protein Shakes and liquids from day of Surgery - now on mushies .I quess every doctor is different -

My doctor suggested drinking them from the beginning.

[Jess55 97]

It depends on your doc. They should've gave you a diet Plan that lists what you can have at what stage. You can't go by what people here say for this, since every doc does it different

[kittyforet 50]

My menu plan says Clear Liquids 1-2 days and then Full Liquids days 2-week 2, then start mushies.....

Protein Shakes mixed with Water should be ok days 1 & 2, then mixed with milk should be ok after at least 2 days.....

Good luck!!!

[54Shirley 105]

Yep ! It should be drank... Take it easy, and enjoy.

[J9harrison 0]

My doctor told me that if i could tolerate it right after surgery it was fine. Just take small sips and see how you feel. I started drinking them on the second day and I was banded on the 14th.

[Rachel412 116]

I agree about following what your doctor said, but FYI, I was on shakes made with Water from the day after surgery. Made with milk after 1 week.

[lea3277 6]

Ok - My doc did give me a diet and it says liquids the first week. Milk is listed, so I assumed Protein shakes would be fine. I might try one tonight. Thanks for your feedback.

[WinningLoser 10]

2days post- up myself and HUNGRY on ice pops and Jello alone ! ;)Looking forward to a shake tomorrow!

Does the hunger get better with the Protein? I sure hope so! 6 weeks till a fill!

Ok - My doc did give me a diet and it says liquids the first week. Milk is listed, so I assumed Protein shakes would be fine. I might try one tonight. Thanks for your feedback.

[54Shirley 105]

To this day I still drink MUSCLE MILK LIGHT lots of flavors(BUT I THINK THEIR chocolate IS LOUSEY.) It still kills the Hunger Beast.

So I still highly recommend it.

Google MUSCLE MILK LIGHT, you should see some jugs of it on the screen. That site I think is the cheapest..

[honk 780]

My doctor called for clear broth and Protein Shakes the first week. One important thing to remember is NO fruit. That would be a mushie.

[54Shirley 105]

Remember ! Don't use a straw...

[Acadia 20]

If your Dr. said Clear Liquids, pick up some Isopure. It's pure Protein - clear like crystal light - no carbs. You can't live off of it but it fills you up.

As for straws - you can use them. There is absolutely no evidence they cause problems.