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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?

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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.

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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. :)

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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>

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Frozen Protein Shakes. Spoon them in like ice cream.

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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.

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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!!!=(

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