Desperate for protien

[Takingachance 3]

I am one week post op and I cannot get any protien in. I have Unjury and Carnation Instant Breakfast. Pre-op I had no problem drinking the Carnations. Now sip by sip the flavor changes and by the 3rd swallow I can no longer stomach them. They just make me gag. Has anyone else experienced this? If so what did you do! I am at the point I am sick every morning. This is not what I was hoping this surgery was going to be like!

[DanaMomto3 145]

I did not have any Protein the first 10 days. It's pretty common and my nutritionist was more concerned with me getting my fluids in. In order to feel a little better I would have apple juice 3 oz in the am and for lunch. Once I could have yogurts and puréed foods I was so much bettet

[deecc26 19]

I also had apple juice for some calories for the first week. My doc insisted I Water it down to half juice and half water to protect my new stomach from the acid.

[nsquared 232]

I think it is fairly common. I am 3 weeks post op and I can only get one 11oz container of EAS Myoplex Lite down in a day and that takes about 3 hours. I am finally able to add cottage cheese today and I am hoping those little snack packs will help me get more Protein in.

One week post op, I could only get down 1/4 of the myoplex in a day so I do think it takes a little time. Hang in there!

[Takingachance 3]

I did drink a G2 this morning and that seemed to help boost me! Thanks for the replies! I just don't want to regret what I did!

[BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94]

The only way i can drink my protien shakes is if they are ice old. I found this shaker that i really love. As soon as i am done drinking my protien i wash it and put it back in the freezer. Its by cool gear here is the link http://www.coolgearinc.com/stay_fit_835.html

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I couldn't do Protein Drinks post op either. They made me gag. I had to wait until I could have cottage cheese and refried Beans and other solid forms of protien. I turned out ok!

[ebonisekim 1,713]

I couldn't do Protein drinks post op either. They made me gag. I had to wait until I could have cottage cheese and refried Beans and other solid forms of protien. I turned out ok!

I'm two days from a Month out I stop the Protein shakes last week I try my very best I get sick I can't drink them do u think being this early out I can get enough Protein from eating this has been a fear of mind and try to explain to my nut but all she does is give me recipes to try but the problem I have us that nasty sweet taste all her recipes are for ppl who like sweets I never did what did you do early on to get the protein in ?

[Takingachance 3]

I guess I will not worry so much! I just hate feeling so run down! Thank You all!

[Delena2/11 59]

Hi There Takingachance. I am also about a week out. My sleeve seems to like warm Protein. I have warmed up EAS Carb Advantage (even though it tells you not to) and it tastes better to me. I also found some hot chocolate that I like online from New Life Bariatrics. They have a variety pack that is nice with a bunch of flavors in it. Good luck to you sleeve sister!

[FishingNurse 1,210]

Best bets for high protien and mushy diet friendly are Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, egg salad, refried Beans, and even a softer cheese like baby bel. I did a lot if the above for the first 2 months. I would let the babybel get kind of warm and then it is nice and soft and actually more flavorful. Melts in your mouth.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

I am one week post op and I cannot get any protien in. I have powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and Carnation Instant Breakfast. Pre-op I had no problem drinking the Carnations. Now sip by sip the flavor changes and by the 3rd swallow I can no longer stomach them. They just make me gag. Has anyone else experienced this? If so what did you do! I am at the point I am sick every morning. This is not what I was hoping this surgery was going to be like!

I was able to get in warm liquids easier than the shakes. The Unjury chicken Soup is a good source of Protein. Also I had some BariWise Orangeade drinks to help me get Protein in the first weeks out.

http://www.dietdirect.com/bari-wise-health-fruit-drinks-bw202-orangeade.html

Good luck, it will get easier.