Post-op day 5

[sa1976 221]

Feeling better was able to get my 60 grams of Protein in. Also all my Vitamins in. I am still sit but not enough for pain meds. Just trying to stay focus on hydration.

[Cupcake 801]

Congrats just remember to sip and drink your Water alone with your Protein and dont forget to walk.

[sa1976 221]

Thank you. I have been doing walking in the house went outside today and walk. But I need to do better.

[Notinks 91]

How are you getting that much Protein? I am 5 days post op and am barely getting 30. Are you limiting the amount of shakes you drink in a certain time? My dr wanted me to limit it to 3 oz/hr and I just do that 3-4 times a day and drink Water in between.

[Angelyaya5 16]

@@Notinks Hi there!

Just noticed you had your surgery the day before I did. How are you doing? My doctor wanted me to drink three Protein shakes, along with other fluids....impossible. I can manage two which gives me my 60 grams of Protein. Forget getting in 64 ounces of Water....ain't happening.

Have you tried making shakes with whey Protein powder? Each scoop is 30 grams of protein. I make it with unsweetened Almond milk, ice cubes, and some sugar free Jello or pudding powder added for flavor.....delicious.

Are you taking chewable Vitamins? I take Bariatric Choice...four a day. You don't need added Calcium with these.

Let me know how you're doing.

Hugs

[Notinks 91]

@@Angelyaya5 I could probably get in that much Protein if I drank Protein shakes all day. Not sure. I might get too full though. My nut said no more than 3 oz/hr and wants you to have 3-5 "meals" a day. When you make the shake you described, do you drink the whole thing at once?I have been drinking Water in between, I am doing Vitamins. I am drinking the Premeir Protein for the most part. It is 30g of protein, but I only drink a third of it at a time.

[sa1976 221]

@nothinks. I drink two premier shakes a day. I started at 6:30 am. Sipping on liquids. To get in the 64 oz. I am just focusing on Protein and fluids. I do get my Vitamins because they are chewable.< /p>

[Lorraine M 0]

I had surgery on Wednesday (the 17th). I am not eating much yet. My doctor's office wants me to drink 2-4 oz per hour and to try to hit 32 oz a day right now. Today is my first full day home and I drank most of a Premier Protein shake, a popsicle, 1/4 cup cream of chicken Soup and water/crystal light.

[sa1976 221]

That is great. I was the same way. When I came home I could only drink about 4 oz of the premier shake and it took me a half of day.

[mskinn27kinnard 3]

I had my surgery on the 10 and i can barely get in all 64oz but i do get all my Protein and my dr only want me stay hydrate and no Vitamins yet .

[sa1976 221]

My surgeon is very up on preventing malabsorption so him and my nutritionist makes us start our Vitamins and Prilosec. For the past two days, I just been focusing on sipping throughout the day. I can only maybe get in 2 oz. at a time. Then I wait a couple of minutes and drink some more. In my 64 oz that includes my Protein Shakes.< /p>

[arialuvr 8]

Hi y'all! I had surgery on 9/15. I still have a lot of pain on the left side but it's getting a little better. Still taking Oxy.

I do very well with getting in all of my liquids and now drink 3 Protein shakes a day. I also drank them pre-surgery and found the Chike brands to be the best tasting. banana, chocolate and coffee flavored.

I also bought some whey Protein powder as its higher in Protein, and went online to find no sugar syrups. A company called Torani has lots of great flavored, pumpkin, almond, black cherry, gingerbread, Irish creme etc etc. they really help to offer a variety of shakes.

Hope this helps you. Wish you all the best as we all become "losers" ha ha