Help with water intake and protein

[alemapsept15 7]

I am 9 days post op, gastric bypass. I am just newly home from the hospital because I ended up spending a week there from some complications. I am having a LOT of trouble with my full liquid diet getting enough Water and Protein in. I am only able to get about 24 oz water and about 30 grams of protein in! I have a timer and am drinking every 15 mins., but have to wait 30 min b4 and after the protein. I am only able to do 1/4 cup- 1/2 cup Protein shake, so that's only about 6 grams per serving. Does anyone have a daily diet plan (with times) that will allow me to get 64 oz water and 60 grams of protein in a day? Please help!! Also I GAINED about 5 lbs while in the hospital (I'm assuming from all the IV's and swelling) anyone else have that experience?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Why are you waiting 30 minutes? You need to be sipping all day until you get it all in. Protein and Fluid are critical for healing. You definitely don't need to get dehydrated.

[alemapsept15 7]

I was told to wait 30 min before/ after 'meals' so that there is time for my pouch to empty

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I was told to wait 30 min before/ after 'meals' so that there is time for my pouch to empty

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When you are on liquids you aren't eating "meals". In my opinion it is much, much more important that you get enough Fluid and Protein. Your pouch should empty pretty rapidly during your liquid phases anyway since you no longer have a pyloric valve.

Once you start eating solid foods then you can worry about not eating and drinking at the same time.

[diamond2004 1]

Waiting 30 minutes b4 will give your pouch time to empty making room for the Protein shake. Your body will absorb more Protein if you wait the 30 minutes after. My nutritionist told me Protein shakes are most definitely our meals.

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[James Marusek 5,244]

After surgery your body is in a major heal mode. This takes a few weeks. Some people find it difficult to meet they daily Fluid and Protein requirements at the beginning. But keep trying and eventually you should be able to reach these goals.

You Fluid requirements is met by the amount of fluids you uptake daily. This includes Water, the Water you take when you take your Vitamins, flavored drinks such as Crystal Light, the water in Soups, milk, the fluids in Protein shakes, Decaf coffee or tea, even hot cocoa (provided you use the "no-sugar added" variety). So it is generally not difficult to meet this daily requirements.

[bellalulu 87]

So I learned from a surgery buddy that Gene Pro is unflavored and 30 grams of Protein per tbsp. So, you can mix it in anything. I am like you 10 days out or so and can't get it all in. I swear my pouch must be so tiny, grumbly and moody. She's a Diva. Which I never was. LOL. Good luck you can do it.

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I suggest finding a high Protein Powder. I am preop but was having a hard time getting the 64oz liquid plus the Protein Drinks down. I found GENEPRO medical grade Protein and add it to my shakes, Jello and sometimes other bevetages to boost my protein. Its 30g per tbs and has very little of the "ugh thats protein powder" flavor. Its does have a protein powder smell, but not bad according to my husband.

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

So I learned from a surgery buddy that Gene Pro is unflavored and 30 grams of Protein per tbsp. So, you can mix it in anything. I am like you 10 days out or so and can't get it all in. I swear my pouch must be so tiny, grumbly and moody. She's a Diva. Which I never was. LOL. Good luck you can do it.

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Great minds! I didnt even see your post prior to mine

[DeeM 50]

I am 9 days post op, gastric bypass. I am just newly home from the hospital because I ended up spending a week there from some complications. I am having a LOT of trouble with my full liquid diet getting enough Water and Protein in. I am only able to get about 24 oz Water and about 30 grams of Protein in! I have a timer and am drinking every 15 mins., but have to wait 30 min b4 and after the protein. I am only able to do 1/4 cup- 1/2 cup protein shake, so that's only about 6 grams per serving. Does anyone have a daily diet plan (with times) that will allow me to get 64 oz water and 60 grams of protein in a day? Please help!! Also I GAINED about 5 lbs while in the hospital (I'm assuming from all the IV's and swelling) anyone else have that experience?

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I had the same problem with fluids. Bariatric Advantage protein powder has 13.5g protein per 1/2 cup. chocolate taste like chocolate milk. I agree with the not drinking 30 min before and after. It leaves the protein with you longer and helps you feel full. I however was told by my nutritionist that when you have your Protein Shake you don't have to do the 30 before and after even though it is a meal. I've been noticing many people have different ways of doing things but this has worked for me. Have you asked your nutritionist this?

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[JulieNOLA 44]

For your liquid beverage you could try Atkins LIFT. 20gm protein/bottle. I add raspberry tea to it to boost flavor. My dietician recommend it. I'm 9 days post-op too.

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[Hk6723 13]

I to was told 30min after meal 10 min before.I am 4mo out I still struggling with Water,protein shake I good but Water uhh.I drink brewed Ice tea no sugar and crystal light

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