Week One Challenge

[mBig 21]

I had my Sleeve surgery Mon Feb 1st. I love water! During week 1 I am supposed to drink 64 oz of liquids which include 2 Protein Shakes a day and a full liquid meal. Problem is I can't even get down 1 Protein Drink a day, 4 oz of Soup, and the rest sips of Water. Any suggestions on getting the proper intake?

[Islagirl#1 31]

I could barely gag down Protein Drinks for the first 5 days after surgery. Something changed on day 6 and I'm now able to get 2 in per day. Water is also very easy now. I think part of the issue is that anesthesia makes things taste funny, and the swelling is still pretty prevalent. I was sleeved 1/25 so I am right there with you. It gets better every day.

[cindyw41 761]

Gradually get up to 64oz I hope. Your stomach it still swollen. There's no way I could get even close to that week 1. It's getting doable now at almost 4 weeks PO. It still takes me about an hour to get a 11oz Protein Shake down.

[anams820 25]

I have the same problem. Took me almost 3 hours to drink one Protein Shake. Any advice ? Water I can drink just fine.

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

Keep trying.... It gets easier. Also- Water down your Protein shake - it might go down easier.

I also madem Protein pudding - that went down easier too.

I sugar free pudding (small box) and two vanilla Protein shakes. I use pure protein or Premier Protein. Then mix like normal and the pudding is nice and smooth. This recipe is from world according to eggface.