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Start of week 3 was when I was told to do Protein Shakes first 2 weeks was just Fluid and broth and take it easy on my stomach.

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I actually cried today over the whole protein.intake issue i am having. I am.literally full all day long! I am between 30-45 grams of Protein per day and all i do is drink it all day long. I cant drink regular fluids because im stuffed from the protein. My hands are dried out and my.mouth is dry so i feel like im getting dehydrated.

I am 2 weeks out and am holding steady at 20 pounds lost and to add i have an infection at one of my incision. My doctor told me protein protein.protein and said i will not heal or lose if i can't increase my intake. I have done carnation, Isopure & nectar and am easily burnt out on my flavors. Ughhh feel like i am failing quickly :(

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I actually cried today over the whole Protein.intake issue i am having. I am.literally full all day long! I am between 30-45 grams of Protein per day and all i do is drink it all day long. I cant drink regular fluids because im stuffed from the protein. My hands are dried out and my.mouth is dry so i feel like im getting dehydrated.

I am 2 weeks out and am holding steady at 20 pounds lost and to add i have an infection at one of my incision. My doctor told me protein protein.protein and said i will not heal or lose if i can't increase my intake. I have done carnation' date=' Isopure & nectar and am easily burnt out on my flavors. Ughhh feel like i am failing quickly :([/quote']

Do you like applesauce? I mix unflavored protein. One full scope is 21 grams. GNC.That's how I get my 68 grams. I just started to achieve that goal. It takes time. I get full fast too. I can only eat 3 to 4 bits. My doctor was saying something about the my stomach still healing and something about tissues in the stomach. He said it will take my stomach sometime.

Don't give up. You can do this. Im still working on getting enough liquids. It will happen. I take one day at a time.

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Aww I feel ya! Don't feel like you're failing... It just takes a little bit of time to get used to this :)

I've been reading tons and from the responses I've gotten, it seems that you have to work up to consuming as much as we have to.

p.s. congrats on the 20lbs! that's awesome!

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fruit smoothies with gladiator Protein Powder from smoothie king help me get my Protein in. I make them at home or you can buy them at smoothie king. Two scoops has 45 grams of protein! One smoothie can contain this. Also, sugar free Popsicles, like eddys fruit bars help get your liquids in. This is a learning curve and I am still learning myself. I was sleeved on August 28th. Now I am tolerating soft foods like canned chicken breast smushed up into chicken salad and Greek yogurt. Also, eggs, cheese, and refried Beans are going down smooth. Applesauce is the only thing that I can't handle and I am burned out on Muscle milk and Atkins shakes. Good luck sleevers, the protein and Water thing is a challenge every day!

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Fruit smoothies with gladiator Protein powder from smoothie king help me get my Protein in. I make them at home or you can buy them at smoothie king. Two scoops has 45 grams of protein! One smoothie can contain this. Also' date=' sugar free Popsicles, like eddys fruit bars help get your liquids in. This is a learning curve and I am still learning myself. I was sleeved on August 28th. Now I am tolerating soft foods like canned chicken breast smushed up into chicken salad and Greek yogurt. Also, eggs, cheese, and refried Beans are going down smooth. Applesauce is the only thing that I can't handle and I am burned out on Muscle milk and Atkins shakes. Good luck sleevers, the protein and Water thing is a challenge every day![/quote']

Wow 45 grams. I must try. Thanks for that . Is the protein unflavored?

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Fruit smoothies with gladiator Protein powder from smoothie king help me get my Protein in. I make them at home or you can buy them at smoothie king. Two scoops has 45 grams of protein! One smoothie can contain this. Also' date=' sugar free Popsicles, like eddys fruit bars help get your liquids in. This is a learning curve and I am still learning myself. I was sleeved on August 28th. Now I am tolerating soft foods like canned chicken breast smushed up into chicken salad and Greek yogurt. Also, eggs, cheese, and refried Beans are going down smooth. Applesauce is the only thing that I can't handle and I am burned out on Muscle milk and Atkins shakes. Good luck sleevers, the protein and Water thing is a challenge every day![/quote']

I use to hate applesauce. I love it now.

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Wow 45 grams. I must try. Thanks for that . Is the Protein unflavored?

The gladiator comes in vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. The vanilla and strawberry are pretty good, not sure about chocolate. Did not see unflavored in the gladiator. I think powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury makes unflavored.

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Thank you. I currently use unflavored Protein from GNC. I will try vanilla. Again thanks

Does the unflavored Protein really change the consistancy?

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If you are in the first couple weeks post- op forget the Protein till you can get your fluids in. Protein is not a priority till you can get your fluids. After you can get your minimum liquid requirements then add as much protein as you can till you are meeting both minimum requirements. Protein is important, but dehydration can end you in the E.R.

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If you are in the first couple weeks post- op forget the Protein till you can get your fluids in. Protein is not a priority till you can get your fluids. After you can get your minimum liquid requirements then add as much protein as you can till you are meeting both minimum requirements. Protein is important' date=' but dehydration can end you in the E.R.[/quote']

Thanks

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