protein..4 days post op

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

I recently became sleeved on 7/8 and I'm having trouble getting my Protein in. How in the world can I get 70g of protein in and 64 oz of Water daily when the pouch only holds 1.5 oz? Any suggestions? Anybody sleeved on 7/8 that has any input?

[julietinpa 18]

I was sleeved 7/3 and just started getting my Protein in yesterday when I could add milk to my diet. Could not do the Protein Shake with Water when I was on clears. I tried everyday and could not do it!

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

I was sleeved 7/3 and just started getting my Protein in yesterday when I could add milk to my diet. Could not do the Protein shake with Water when I was on clears. I tried everyday and could not do it!

Glad to know I'm not alone. What clear Proteins did you use week one?

[tigerbelle 328]

LIke you two, I had problems as well and actually still do...when it comes to liquids, my stomach gets bloated very quickly if I drink too much...at first especially, you have to "sip sip sip"...that is the mantra...most of the advice you get will be to keep Water near you all during the day and every 10 or 15 minutes take a few small sips...I found that very hard to do, even though I do think it's good advice...as for the Proteins, the first month you definitely will need to get the majority via the Protein shakes/drinks...I hated those, too, but made myself drink them...you will get lots of recommendations on those here, because people's tastes differ so greatly...my favorite powder is the Unjury brand chocolate Splendor flavor...and I put some PB2 (peanut butter powder) in for extra flavor and a little extra protein...hang in there because things do get better as the weeks progress

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

LIke you two' date=' I had problems as well and actually still do...when it comes to liquids, my stomach gets bloated very quickly if I drink too much...at first especially, you have to "sip sip sip"...that is the mantra...most of the advice you get will be to keep Water near you all during the day and every 10 or 15 minutes take a few small sips...I found that very hard to do, even though I do think it's good advice...as for the Proteins, the first month you definitely will need to get the majority via the Protein shakes/drinks...I hated those, too, but made myself drink them...you will get lots of recommendations on those here, because people's tastes differ so greatly...my favorite powder is the unjury brand chocolate Splendor flavor...and I put some PB2 (Peanut Butter powder) in for extra flavor and a little extra protein...hang in there because things do get better as the weeks progress[/quote']

Thanks so much. How far out are you?

[lalalisa 23]

I was sleeved on 7/9 and am having the same difficulty. Everything but Water tastes pretty disgusting to me and causes bloating. I have found that walking right after I drink is somewhat helpful; I am just going to keep trying, figure each sip is a bit more Protein

[krtrebie 35]

Try Isopure. All my Protein Shakes caused my problems and the isopure. Has not caused me issues. It's more of a Protein Water. My doctor says to use a Splenda packet to make it sweet if you need to.

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

Try Isopure. All my Protein shakes caused my problems and the isopure. Has not caused me issues. It's more of a Protein Water. My doctor says to use a Splenda packet to make it sweet if you need to.

Great idea. Thanks

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

I was sleeved on 7/9 and am having the same difficulty. Everything but Water tastes pretty disgusting to me and causes bloating. I have found that walking right after I drink is somewhat helpful; I am just going to keep trying' date=' figure each sip is a bit more Protein [/quote']

I know we need the Protein but the only thing that tastes good to me are sf popsicles

[Nursebarbie 392]

Sleeved on the 28th and I still can't get in all the liquids and almost zero Protein. My surgeon says don't worry it will happen and to focus first on the liquid intake.

[julietinpa 18]

I don't really have a problem with the liquids. I was always a big "drinker". I sip all day long but no different than before. I did the whey Protein Powder with Water when I was on clears. That's all my surgeon would let me have. Horrifying to say the least! I tried the Liquid Protein from Vitamin shop in the little bullets but they were even worse. Now that I can mix in some fruit an milk I'm doing much better with the Protein as I suspect you will be too!

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

Sleeved on the 28th and I still can't get in all the liquids and almost zero Protein. My surgeon says don't worry it will happen and to focus first on the liquid intake.

How much are you down thus far?

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

I don't really have a problem with the liquids. I was always a big "drinker". I sip all day long but no different than before. I did the whey Protein powder with Water when I was on clears. That's all my surgeon would let me have. Horrifying to say the least! I tried the liquid Protein from Vitamin shop in the little bullets but they were even worse. Now that I can mix in some fruit an milk I'm doing much better with the protein as I suspect you will be too!

Can't wait to have milk..yuuummmmm

[VSG23-LIFE 6]

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My scars aren't so bad though!! Height 5'3 HW 251 PREOP WEIGHT 244 DOS 230.2 TODAY 227.0. please excuse what I have on..O_o

[ChristineR 128]

You won't get it in much at this stage. I can just now reach 80-100 and I'm at 3 months post op. I was lucky to get 20 in at that point in time. I focused on Water first then Protein second. It was an ALL day job where I felt like I was staring at the clock the whole time!