4 Days Postop-Not Getting Enough Protein

[newfmom 7]

Felt pretty good when I came home from the hospital on Sunday. Yesterday was an ok day. I was able to get in about half of my Protein and most of my fluids. I had one episode of nausea, but never threw up. Today has been a big struggle. I have had a really hard time getting anything down. All the Protein Shakes now taste sickly sweet and Water tastes funny too. I tried the Unjury chicken Soup and felt awful after eating that. Thankfully I am not feeling hungry but I know I need some nutrients. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[mylifeinpink 349]

I was the same way- still don't get all of my Protein in- but the Unjury broth is best taken with an acid reducer prior to drinking it- it was the only way I could get it down without the pain

Best of luck to you!!!

[suzcomptime 17]

Unjury chicken broth has been my life saver as warm is what I tolerate best. You have to be careful not too overheat the Water as I guess it can make the texture weird. I actually use my meat probe thermometer and make sure it is 130 degrees or less before I add the Unjury to the cup of hot water.

[thinmymind 107]

I am scheduled for June 14th, but I ordered the Unjury chicken Soup today to have for when I get home. What acid reducer are finding is helpful?

[newfmom 7]

I have been taking Nexium.

[Shilo30 16]

I am 2 weeks out and I am still not getting my Protein in. I do a 30 gram shake in the morning but that's all I can handle... I am soooooooo tired of shakes. I know once I can do mushies I'll get more in so I am not sweatin it right now.

Water tastes weird to me too for several days post op... But now it's fine. Hang in there! :-)

[newfmom 7]

I have to admit that I cheated today. I just couldn't drink any more shakes. Everything tastes so sickly sweet, I just can't stand it. So, I decided to try some cottage cheese. I didn't eat much, only 2-3oz, but I felt so much better after I got something in my system. It tasted so good and didn't hurt my stomach at all. This may be my new staple! One good bit of news today is that I finally lost all of the Water weight I gained in the hospital. Now to start on the real weight loss! Can't wait!

[suzcomptime 17]

I would suggest getting Unjury unflavored Protein to supplement. You can put it into Soups, yogurt, etc because some of the mushy/puree food does not have enough protein without supplementing with 1 or more Protein Shakes. If you can't stand the shakes, than at least try and get some protein in with the food you can eat.

[Delta_35 129]

I have been taking Nexium.

My doctor just started me on Nexium, as my acid reflux has been TERRIBLE. How long before you felt relief??

[hadouni 301]

I know all surgeons are different but my surgeon doesn't even talk about Protein until the third week post-op and he doesn't start talking numbers in Protein until you're starting the 5th week post-op.

I lived on strained progresso Soups in the first two weeks. I'd often mix a strained Soup with some chicken or beef broth and was taking in an oversized mug of warm liquid in a sitting. In the second week I added in some thicker pureed but still liquid things like spit pea.

If the protein is not making your tummy happy yet, maybe try backing it off a little and not worrying to much about hitting a number? It's hard because no one (including me) ever wants to suggest that you go against your surgeon's guidelines. My surgeon flat out said I had enough Vitamins and stored energy that I didn't need to worry about anything in the first two weeks. Others will swear this leads to stalls but my loss has been pretty steady. I've been slower in the last two months because I've been a lazy-bones, haven't been exercising like I should and letting the pointless carbs sneak back into my mouth! Darned Cheez-itz!

[sazzygirl 33]

I am 2 weeks out and I am still not getting my Protein in. I do a 30 gram shake in the morning but that's all I can handle... I am soooooooo tired of shakes. I know once I can do mushies I'll get more in so I am not sweatin it right now.

Water tastes weird to me too for several days post op... But now it's fine. Hang in there! :-)

I'm waiting to go in at 1 to see my dr 2 week out I tried mushy yesterday. Feeling the same as you can't wait to eat mushy. I too don't get enough Protein and it hurts to even get mushy the. Nexium isn't working will find out more in a min. I have been turned off on this site. People scare ya about lossing hair and stuff.

[Catracks 865]

I used these:

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Isopure-Zero-drinks/dp/B0012NZ9U0

You can get your liquid and your Protein in one drink. Each bottle has 40 grams of Protein. I drank two a day.

Basically you just have to suck it up for awhile. Things get better as you introduce more solid foods.

[2BonederfulAgain 17]

i see my nutritionist and surgeon weekly for first 6 weeks and then im made a custom eating plan and schedule. Protein or supplements are not going to be a topic until 3 months post op and back to a normal eating pattern. I do however use the strawberry sorbet Unjury powder in my crystal light lemonade with lots and lots of ice...it tastes soooooo good and i personally feel better about the protein. I also mix greek yogurt with fruity baby foods! GREAT SOURCE of Protein, sometimes 15 to 20g. I try because im so super active and I havent had any days where i feel exhausted and dont really want any. GOOD LUCK to you all!!

[newfmom 7]

Did better yesterday by eating just a few ozs of cottage cheese. Then today I tried making up my Protein Shake with Water and crushed ice instead of with milk and fruit. Much better...not nearly as sweet. Plus that gave me a third of my Protein requirement. I am still taking the nexium but I haven't had any acid reflux yet. Tomorrow is my one week post op appt with my Dr. Hopefully the scales will have moved down again. I was 218 right before surgery and came home from the hospital at 233. (Dang fluid). I weighed this am at it was 212. I will be so glad when I make it back into the 100's!!!!!