Did anyone get in all of their fluids and protein the first week?

[sandirufophoto 19]

I've been very lucky with getting all my Protein and Water in after 5 days, here's what worked for me:

Bariatric Advantage shake = 8 oz water, 30 protein

My fav, by far- Isopure grape. Pour over 8 oz ice cubes 3 x a day= 24 oz water and 40 protein

Unjury chic broth with 8 oz water= 8 oz water and 21 protein

Alternate with crystal light and ice pops to meet Fluid req

I'm 10 days post op and do this everyday. Now that I'm on full liquids I add a bit of crem Soup and pudding or yogurt and keep everything else the same.

Good luck.

[amumes 27]

My surgery was 4/23 and I can finally gulp water! Maybe three good gulps at a time . For me though, my Water has to be ice cold. I hated ice before surgery and now without it, water makes me nauseous. I try and get 40oz at work and the rest at home plus 20oz of Protein Drink for Breakfast. Here's the thing, for the first few weeks, just do your best. It's so hard to drink or take pills or sleep. You just have to do what you can do and hang in there. Good luck! -MM

I was the same way. Couldn't use ice before. But now I need ice. I can take about 3 gulps too. But I am not hitting my water (or protein) goal. I keep trying.

[cherrytree15 78]

I am six days post op. I can get in A LOT of liquids as long as they are cold, especially orally Water. This morning is the first day that I have gotten in a decent amount if Protein. I'm at 15 gms and shooting for another 15 at the moment. Prior to that, I just drank liquid.< /p>

[gottagonow 82]

Today marks a week for me. I am good with liquids (water), not so much with Proteins b/c a lot out there just isn't agreeing with me. I'm learning from boards and looking into alternatives. I realize I really need my Protein drinks to be like Water, the slightest thickness and I gag.

I don't beat myself about it b/c my wallet and I know the effort that I am putting into Protein tries. It's not a cheap trial and error, that's for sure.

[sleeversue 93]

I am 5 days post op and my surgeon will not allow me any Protein Shakes yet. Only Clear Liquids and Isopure (Grape Frost, my favorite!) or nectar clear Protein Drinks. I also had a hiatal hernia repair and when I tried cold drinks, ice, or popsicles the first four days it hurt. I would get a twinge of pain when the cold passed the repair area. Then last night it stopped and boy do popsicles taste good!!

I have always been a Water drinker so it tastes good to me. I am thankful for no nausea and hopes it stays that way.

I haven't measured my liquids, just trying to sip as much as I can 24/7. I know it increases every day how much I can drink.

[sandirufophoto 19]

Get the Isopure grape, takes like gatoraid. A few bucks a bottle but it counts as Protein and Water. Worth it to have one a day.

[cherrytree15 78]

I'm trying Isopure but I haven't found a great flavor. I froze the blue one today (not sure what flavor that is). I was able to take in a 4 oz frozen cup of that. I hate the after taste, make me feel like I have some kind of film in my throat. I'm gonna keep trying.

[ChavaBling 145]

@@cushy I am wondering if bougie size is playing a bigger part in this than we realize! It makes sense that it would. I asked my surgeon what size she was going to use and she said "Oh...I don't know". What a weird answer! I'm definitely going to ask her again at my f/u appt on Wed.

Side note: Does anyone have some good ideas for non-dairy Protein sources during full liquids phase? My sleeve sister is struggling and I'm trying to help her figure out some things to get in other than non-lactose milk. She can't have whey.< /p>

[sleeversue 93]

I love the Isopure Grape Frost. I also like Mango Peach, but the Passion fruit was nasty to me. i bought some mango peach powder and i hope it stays mixed well. The nectar powders separate and settle to the bottom of the glass.

[jesswls 17]

I am 5 days post op and yesterday was the first day I could get more than 20 0z. In. I got about 40 0z. Of Water flavored with Crystal Light as well as about 12 0z. Protein Shake. I am finding that I have a horrible white film on my tongue. Has any one else experienced this? It doesn't brush off either.

[NewMe052014 1]

I’m 9 days post op, and still having difficulty getting in the correct amount of fluids. Crystal light pink lemonade and sugar free popsicles have become new best friends. I have been able to drink one whole Protein Shake so far, however it has taken me all day to get it down.

[sleeversue 93]

I have been drinking Isopure Grape Frost in a bottle from Vitamin Shoppe. 40g. of Protein in 20 ozs. That was my main drink until I could handle cold items like popsciles. I eat a lot of those. The Popscile brand Tropical ones are real good. Have you tried your favorite chicken Soup like noodle or vegetable with straining off the broth? I did that withthe Lipton packet and my husband ate the noodles.

[sleeversue 93]

jesswis the white on your tongue may be a build up of yeast in your body. You may want to research it. If you are allowed later, try some Probiotics. good bacteria for your intestines.

[rome 156]

DIdn't come close to getting all the liquids in; maybe 24 ounces. No Protein Shakes or other for me. I had my first post op today. I have to double the amount of liquids...minimum! Will go to full liquids tomorrow for 2 weeks. I'm hoping adding in the Protein shakes, Soups, yogurt will help. Just give me ANYTHING with some texture!

[jesswls 17]

Thanks sleeversue. I discovered it was a horrible build up of the Protein Shake I was using. I managed to get it off and switched to Isopure. Wow what we go through!