Is this normal?

[BonitaChica 1]

I've found that I really like the Special K Protein mix better than the crystal light. It seems to help with the gurgles over plain Water and has the added benefit of 5 grams of whey isolate protein. Every little bit helps at this stage!

[Lee 19]

Tonya, please be careful with the immodium. I was not able to tolerate a Protein shake from days 5 to 10. I had violent runs when I tried. I discovered that it was the "whey" Protein powders causing the problem. I tried Muscle Milk Light which is lactose free and did just fine. The runs stopped as soon as I quit the whey protein. Now at three weeks out I can tolerate dairy and whey again just fine. I think we lose some of the enzyme necessary to process the lactose but then regain it when we're out a bit further from surgery.

I did not worry at all about my protein in the first two weeks. I did what I could and knew that I'd have lots of opportunity to up my protein grams. In the first two weeks, just be sure to get all your fluids in so that you don't get dehydrated.

[LAN2k 18]

I had my surgery this past Monday as well. I have been keeping something to drink with me at all times and I am actually now able to drink about 50oz in a day. My issue is getting in all the Protein. I just can't seem to get it all in and it seems as though I am having some issues digesting it. I have already had to take 3 immodium today. I certainly don't want to loose the liquid I am trying so hard to intake. My stomach also still gurgles with everything I intake and I occasionally get sharp pains from the gas still stuck inside the tube. I do really well with warm liquids and absolutely love broths. I also really like to mix my Protein with Powerade zero. I have found that I also don't have much tolerence for plain Water anymore and I loved to drink Water prior to surgery. I am having some head hunger. There are some foods that my head is really craving but I just try to stay busy or walk, so I don't think about it.

I am 6 months out now and still do not tolerate plain water. I dilute my Vitamin water bottles with half water and add stevia to restore the sweet flavor. I can detect the water in it still. It sort of lays heavy in me. I am thinking of trying water from a super water purifier that my friend owns from Nikken. If I can tolorate her water then I may buy the H2O purifier for myself at home.

[TnTPoP 0]

sugar free Popsicles saved me :001_tongue:

[saulzy2433 0]

All of you have been so helpful! I am soooo much better now it is unbelievable. I have lost 22lbs in a week and a half insane. I am drinking more now and getting in my Protein. This is the best website to go to for help!