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I am 3 days post, sleeved on Friday, 24th and I'm on Clear Liquids. In my handout from my Dr it had Protein Shakes on allowed liquids however my family keeps telling me its not right and I'm only suppose to be on clear liquids. I'm very very sore, can't get comfortable and feel hungry. Is this normal? I thought the feeling of hunger would go away. I have only been having Popsicles, ice chips, Water and crystal light. My though is that Protein shakes may make me feel full or atleast like I had substance.

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I am 3 days post' date=' sleeved on Friday, 24th and I'm on clear liquids. In my handout from my Dr it had Protein shakes on allowed liquids however my family keeps telling me its not right and I'm only suppose to be on clear liquids. I'm very very sore, can't get comfortable and feel hungry. Is this normal? I thought the feeling of hunger would go away. I have only been having Popsicles, ice chips, Water and crystal light. My though is that Protein Shakes may make me feel full or atleast like I had substance.[/quote']

Unless your family is your doctor I'd say go for the Protein shake maybe Water it down so it isn't as thick but if your doctor says its ok then listen to the doctor. My doctors documents say purees once I'm released from the hospital and that kind of scares me but they know best right? I hope recovery is going well I get sleeved tomorrow. Oh maybe to relax the family by having them contact the nurse line and that way they feel assured that its ok.

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I would definitely go by your surgeon's handout, not your family's advice (I'm sure they mean well, but they aren't medical professionals). I started Protein Shakes the day after I got home from the hospital (I was discharged in the evening), which was 3 days post-op. My surgeon emphasizes the importance of Protein during the first 2 weeks, for healing and to prevent Hair loss later on (you lose hair about 3 months after the precipitating event). If it makes you feel better, you could try clear liquid Protein Drinks, like mixing whey powder in with crystal lite. I found with the premade non-clear shakes like Muscle Milk lite that I did better if I thinned them out with some almond milk. Even though ultimately I ended up drinking more volume over a longer period of time, they were much easier to get down and more palatable. Do you have a dietitian? I would follow his/her advice too. Good luck!

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Protein Shakes are very important to help you heal :D

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All doctors have different timeframes and guidelines. This is a question for your surgeon, not the general public. If YOUR paperwork says Protein Shakes, then you should be having Protein shakes. Protein promotes healing! Call your doctor.

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Depends on the diet your doctor specifies, ask him/her?

I know for 1 week after my surgery I cannot have anything but clear liquids (clear liquids are not most Protein shakes) however you CAN buy Isopure which is a clear liquid form for a Protein shake (40g protein). Good luck!

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There are a few clear liquid Proteins out you can try. Sunkist makes some in fruit punch and orange and grape. They have 24 grams of Protein in only 2.5oz bottles. Then they have New Whey comes in grape, green apple, orange watermelon and I think fruit punch it has 42 grams total.

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My nutritionist also recommend ensure clear. Not as much Protein as some but easy to find. I got the peach and it was palatable over ice. I also use the shots, I think I found both at Walmart.

How long are you suppose to be on Clear Liquids?

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