One week to go....

ontosomethingnew · December 27, 2010

Having sleeve gastrectomy through Kaiser, West Los Angeles in one week. Have to say, feeling nervous, and a bit hesitant. Having a tough time tolerating Protein Drink already, so I am wondering how well then, the post -op is going to be. Could use some advise of how to get down 70-100 grams of Protein a day?

Also nervous about some of the post I've been reading on post op nausea and vomiting for unknown reasons. Like all of you, my life certainly can't tolerate that kind of Detour. Gulp....soe encouraging, yet honest words would be in order...

Thanks to all who have braved the path before me!

TijuanaPlication · December 27, 2010

Don't worry about Protein too much in the early weeks just concentrate on getting your liquids in. I was in hospital for 3 days after surgery and was given camomile tea, Jello, apple juice and broth (so zilch for protein). Once you're allowed full liquids and mushies Protein is a lot easier to get in. I'm 4 weeks out and haven't had any Protein drinks as I can't have powdered anything (especially milk).

eggs, yogurt and particularly Greek yogurt are good (Greek yogurt has 9 grams of protein per 100 grams as opposed to 4.5/100 grams in regular yogurt). I just aim for 60 grams of protein a day as advised by my surgeon and good ol WLS for Dummies!

klus263 · December 27, 2010

I get my Protein from Carnation Instant sugar free Breakfast drink, mixed with skim milk and 1/3 c of dry milk gets it up to 21 grams. I can find it as french vanilla and chocolate. I sometime add 1 Tbsp of sugar free Torina syrups flavors to change it up. I never had any nausea after surgery and I use to have a very sensitive stomach prior ( I would get sick even just thinking of taking a major trip).

You will be fine. I am loving my sleeve. I think the preop diet was the hardest for me, now I don't have any hunger and I have to remind myself to eat.