kmbrcvzs 23 Posted October 27, 2013 I had my sleeve on Wednesday and I was just wondering how others get there fluid/protein requirements in? I feel like I am constantly shoving something down my throat and I am always feeling full. I am supposed to get 60-80 grams of Protein in a day and even drinking the supplements it is hard. I want more Water than anything else I am thirsty!!!! Am I expecting to much to soon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamkam 7 Posted October 27, 2013 I also had surgery on Wednesday. My surgeon told me not to worry about anything except getting my fluids in. We will worry about the Protein after I meet with him in 10 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shells_Almost_There 357 Posted October 27, 2013 At first, it's just about getting in fluids. I did broth and Protein Drinks only - trying for 90 grams of Protein a day early on was a pipe dream for me, but then things got better as each day passed. Just try to stay hydrated at this point! No kidding, I started with shot glasses of liquids and would keep track that way at first, things went down so slowly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caribe 28 Posted October 27, 2013 I was sleeved on Wednesday too. The first full day home (Thursday) was very hard getting Protein in but I managed to get about 25g. Yesterday 35g today almost 50g. Gotta work harder on Fluid.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bombs 353 Posted October 27, 2013 Frozen Protein Shakes. Spoon them in like ice cream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joatsaint 2,814 Posted October 27, 2013 My doc wanted me to get in Water first, minimum of 60oz a day. So I just sipped and sipped every day... I didn't always make it. And I never worried about trying to get in the recommended amounts of Protein during the 1st 2 weeks. I could barely eat a teaspoon full of broth every 15 minutes. The doc said his recommended protein and water levels were goals to shoot for once I got into the puree and full food stage - around week 3 or 4 post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiderPhish 7 Posted November 21, 2013 I was sleeved on 11-18 and am having a very hard time getting fluids in. I am walking every 2 hours and taking my pain meds on the 4 hr mark. Omeprazole every morning and some Mylanta when the gas makes me nauseated. I started with the shot glass to help me realize I can only swallow about a 1/2 teaspoon at a time. Now I am holding my glass and sipping 2 tiny swallows every 5-10 minutes. I have been working on an 8 ounce Protein Shake for about 2 hours and am almost done. I am so thirsty and know I am not getting enough fluids.grrr so frustrating!!!=( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
