RobynS01 6 Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Everyone, My name is Robyn from Canada and I had my Gastric Bypass surgery on May 22, 2015. I lost 11 lbs during my 2 week pre-op diet and have since lost 10 lbs post-op. I worry that I'm not getting enough Protein and Water in as I am NEVER hungry and feel full and bloated when drinking water. I see my Surgeon on June 17 for my first follow-up post surgery and will make inquiries at that time. In the meantime should anyone have any suggestions or useful tips, they'd be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly, Robyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted June 5, 2015 In the beginning your body is in a heal mode, so if you fall short of your daily requirements, don't become too concerned. Just keep working toward your goals. I hate Protein shakes, but until your food volume increases, you have to supplement your Protein intake. There are a variety of Protein Shakes out there. Experiment until you find one you can tolerate. For me, I used Muscle Milk Light (vanilla Creme) powder blended with Water in a Ninja (single serving) blender with a half a banana added. After surgery, I found that I no longer liked drinking ice Water. I found that flavored water (Crystal Light) was tolerable. So that is what I relied on. Later I found that fine teas and Decaf coffee worked well. If you can tolerate milk, you might try a cup of hot cocoa but you must use a "no sugar added" variety by Nesquik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobynS01 6 Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks for the info James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelli7603 7 Posted June 6, 2015 Hi Robyn, I had RNY May 5. Like the other poster said, don't sweat the first couple weeks. Just try to stay hydrated, sip by small sip. I HATED Protein Drinks myself. After the 2 week visit with the doc, he said it was ok, as long as I recorded what I ate, and I had the amount of Protein I needed. Hence, I have survived on soft eggs, tuna pouches, and soft canned meat. I cook a lot of meat in the crockpot because it is more tender. Also, 90 percent ground beef was easy for me. Be patient, you will figure it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laneydasilva 34 Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) Hi I'm also from Canada lets chat Edited June 26, 2015 by laneydasilva Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
