Sandy18 0 Posted May 12, 2011 Now that I have a date, and after doing all the research...I still have some questions. My NUT said to take the first month post-op, a Liquid Protein supplement. That way I could do 2 TP and be done. My question is...how much can you swallow at a time right after surgery. Will I be able to swallow a tablespoon at once? If so, can I swallow the next tablespoon right away? How did you measure? Also, she recommended the one that is 15 grams per 2TP. So, I am assuming that I need to take this 4 times a day, right? Proteinex or Pro-Stat 101...which is better? I am making myself nervous and want to be prepared. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarsar 824 Posted May 14, 2011 I have not had my sleeve yet so I can't answer all of your questions. If nobody else chimes in to answer your questions you could call your nut and she will answer them for you. I would try different Protein drinks until you find one that you like, everyone has different tastes. Try not to be nervous, I know it's hard not to the closer the date comes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted May 14, 2011 How much you can swallow right after surgery depends on the swelling in your stomach. You can swallow a tablespoon but will it go down? I dunno. Some people have a lot of swelling and need to take tiny sips with a few seconds in between. Other people can swallow almost normally soon after surgery. If your Protein supplement is 2 tablespoons/day and you can't swallow a whole tablespoon at once, take a teaspoon six times a day. As for what Protein supplement to take, I can't help you, I drank shakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susnl 17 Posted May 14, 2011 I am 5 days post op today and can just take normal sips today. Before today, I had been drinking 1 oz cups of Water in about 10 minutes. I didn't realize the drinking would be so hard and time consuming. This being said, you would be able to drink the 1 TBSP but it would probably take you several minutes and tiny, tiny, sips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggiep 57 Posted May 14, 2011 Also five days out and just getting better at swallowing. I think it takes about four sips to drink a tablespoon- I have been setting my phone alarm for every 15 minutes and using the 30ml/2T /1ounce in little cups I got from the hospital to measure what I drink - I make sure I drink two every alarm. The other thing is that whatever you drink after has to be palatable to you. The Protein drinks I loved before surgery made me vomit. So planning on this supplement might be risky! I have found some things that work, fortunately. You wont really know until you are post op- and in addition I think you will need to find some Protein supplements that can work long after that to help you keep your protein up for the long haul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ToDream 18 Posted May 14, 2011 I could barely take sips without pain in the first 5 days post op. I used Isopure clear Protein Drink. It took me a whole day to get one small bottle down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites