Help! I'm not getting my water or protein

[SleeveyLooser 31]

Every time I have Protein makes me sick I have tried and everything under the sun. I have been eating fruit baby food and yogurt but I know I'm still not getting enough protein in and I'm starting to worry myself considering you need protein to heal I also know I'm only getting about 20 ounces of Water in a day. My nut and dr said keep trying and my in my vital signs look great but I am 10 days postop and I have no energy at all I can't sleep at night I just feel so drained.

[joatsaint 2,814]

My 1st ten days, I ate virtually nothing. I felt tired and drained for weeks and weeks post-op. And I wasn't able to eat but the smallest bites of food for months. I was eating about 3/4 can of Soup per day. I focused on drinking as much as I could and THEN on getting in Protein. I'm sure I never got in 60 grams of Protein per day for months. It took a long time before I could eat more than a 1/4 cup of food at one sitting.

Hang in there and take it day by day. It will get better. Focus on staying hydrated. I was 150+ lbs over weight, so I knew I had enough "food" stored in my fat to keep me fed for months.

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

Try the Protein Jello recipe. Jello was considered a liquid in both my preop and postop diets. This was a life saver. Also the fact that it was something to chew helped a lot. Still making it 4 months post op. I can't figure out how to get the actual address of the page to show up. The recipe can be found on the website for Unjury.

Edited October 11, 2014 by Mayaresearchmom

[Thinkingthinner1109 485]

If you can order GENEPRO from Amazon, instead of a huge scoop of Protein it is just a tablespoon and has 30 grams, only 4 carbs it mixes with anything and I cannot taste it. I mis it in my Protein Shake in the morning along with my scoop of Unjury and skim milk and my morning protein shake is 8 ounces of skim milk, 1 scoop of unjury a scoop of Genepro and a little powdered sugar free pudding and a few ice cubes to get it cold and it is 59 grams of protein. I almost have my protein requirement in by 7 am before I leave for work. It's awesome.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

not getting enough Protein

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are you referring to not be able to drink Protein shakes cuz you get nautious??

many people do have trouble downing them

yeach

protein at this stage is secondary to Water

later Protein and Water will go hand in hand

for now concentrate on drining

water is essential for the rest of your life

64 oz

now you must drink, drink and then drink

drink vvvvvery slowly - sips then stop

keep doing this

now in particular as a newbie, early PO you MUST drink

try and get more water in

try room temperature water

chrytstal light

not drinking enough water you could become dehydrated

have to go to hospital

IV's

spend the night

no fun

sugar free popsicles don't count as liquid

but they will make you feel alittle better

wet your whistle

i love the purple

holding a glass of water up to your health

did i mention how important it is to drink water??

good luck

kathy

[SleeveyLooser 31]

Thank you all so much I ordered the Protein and taking all your gals advice... I can see the light now:-) now if I could only sleep.< /p>

[lostforgood 21]

My dr said your body wont absorb more than 30g of Protein at once so you may want to splut that morning shake in 2

[newlady2015 7]

Am 2 weeks out and all of a sudden am feeling nauseas. . Never experienced this just after sugery. . Now when am taking my shakes and Water I feel it in my throat any suggestions

[Agreen0707 5]

I am with you on all topic.... Totally drained and know I am not getting enough Protein in!!! shakes are gross!!!! Carnation instant Breakfast is all I can do .... Only can have so much!!!

[newlady2015 7]

Are you taking your Vitamins

[SleeveyLooser 31]

yes I am taking the flinstone complete

Are you taking your Vitamins

[newlady2015 7]

I tried some Greek yogurt and that agree with me.. I tried a spoonful of Beans then I felt them at my throat. . Is this normal am getting scared to even eat anything. I feel like am going to choak

[newlady2015 7]

The only thing that agrees with my stomach is Premier Protein chocolate shake but I know I just can't live off that.. my doctor told me that I can start eating things that you would give a baby or a person who don't have teeth ????

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

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At 2 weeks out, the Beans still may be too thick. Make them mushier or about the consistency of the yogurt, and they may be easier to tolerate. You may be trying to go to thicker solids too quickly. You might find some interesting recipes on one of these sites that will sit well.

http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/search/label/pureed%20stage

http://milestogo.squarespace.com

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com

http://www.bariatriceating.com/category/wls-friendly-recipes/recipes/eggs-cheese-rule/

Edited October 18, 2014 by Mayaresearchmom