4 days post-op questions

[kcthegreat 2]

I had RNY on 3/30 at first I was getting all of my Protein and a really good amount of Water maybe 55ozs instead of the 64 but doing my best now that I'm almost 2 weeks I am struggling the Protein gags me and the Water being room temperature is bugging me. I still have a few days before I can try soft foods or having anything warm or cool.

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[SthrnSwrHrt 3]

Yes try to sip closer together than 15 if you can tolerate it also it may help to get a bottles labeled with time to need to drink by I bought this bottle from a boutique near me and it really helps me stay on tract because in use to culling Water down that's just how much I love to drink Water so sipping is hard for me you can actually order these in etsy they really help me

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[jenmv 13]

I was told not to take in any Protein /protein shakes for 10 days I noticed several of you started after just a couple days....was this approved by your doctor I'm kind of freaked out about not eating Protein for a few more days and want to start today .

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[mistycal 81]

I'm close to 6 weeks out and my plan didn't call for any Protein on my 1st week of clear diet either... I started drinking Protein Drinks during my 2nd week in full liquids, I don't think it's the norm however.... My energy has been fine, I do wonder about the whole Hair loss thing though! Praying for the best!!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was told not to take in any Protein /protein shakes for 10 days I noticed several of you started after just a couple days....was this approved by your doctor I'm kind of freaked out about not eating Protein for a few more days and want to start today .

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I was given protein supplements (ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrates) in the hospital. My surgeon expected me to meet my protein target of 100 grams a day right away. Starting two days after surgery I was able to do so. I was allowed a couple of exceptions during the clear phase (namely Premier Protein and a couple of ProtiDiet Soups by my surgeon). According to my surgeon, getting enough protein is critical for healing in addition to the weight loss.

Sipping protein and fluids, and walking were my primary focus in the first 10 days after surgery. Getting it all in is a full time job but worth it. I had a great recovery and am very happy with my progress so far.

[Athenyx 51]

I was told not to take in any Protein /protein shakes for 10 days I noticed several of you started after just a couple days....was this approved by your doctor I'm kind of freaked out about not eating Protein for a few more days and want to start today .

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I wasn't told to take any Protein Shakes at all, especially not in the beginning, and I haven't been experiencing any hair loss. I just took what I could keep down, mainly milk at the time, and then eventually I moved onto protein milkshakes and other things. I don't honestly think there's a hard and fast rule about any of this - every surgeon and Nut is going to say something different, and everyone's journey will be different. Don't freak out - you're gonna be fine! just do what feels right to you, trust your instincts.