Newbie- 4 Days Post Op

[Memily 86]

Hello everyone...I am four days post op. Last night was my first day of being on my full liquid diet....and it was rough. I decided to only introduce my Protein Drinks and see how those were handled. Lets just say it was a long night. Today while my family ate their plates full of food I had a few ounces of blended split pea Soup, it was delicious. I am having a really hard time getting all my protein...any suggestions?? Between trying to stay hydrated and getting my protein.....it seems like a full time job.

[caroline2 89]

At this point, it is most important to stay hydrated. I'm 6 days post op and am getting more and more Protein in each day. Good luck to you! And yes, it's a full time job! I'm still sipping, but larger sips now! Each day gets better!

[notime 340]

Keep working on it. It won't be long before you can do the Protein. Try Greek yogurt-- 2% fat, plain. Fage is the brand I eat. If you like sour cream, you will like Fage. My nutritionist had it on my liquid diet. It is loaded with protein and counts as a Fluid. Try putting chocolate or vanilla Protein Powder in cocoa. Just be sure the cocoa isn't too warm. Keep trying, you'll get there.

[Chellemetime 299]

Memily, I wouldn't worry so much about Protein right now. Try concentrating on liquids to keep hydrated. I put lemon in my Water since a lot of us don't like the taste of plain water after WLS. Good luck to you on your new journey.

[brooklynnightress 3]

Hello,

I am 9 days post op. First I want to tell you. You will be fine. The first 3 days post op for me was the worst the days ever. Until I pushed myself to have a consistence regimen. Starting day 4 I woke up took my anti acids med. then drink hot tea to get ride of the gas, I then drink the Protein shake because in our nutrition class, we were taught that Protein is important for ( healing , hair loss prevention ect.) I must say since day for I have been stronger.

I hope my story help.