One Week Post Op

[DiamondDior 9]

Hello Everyone...I'm one week post op... and I'm so lost...I don't really have much of an appetite...so I'm not eating much and I don't think I'm drinking enough fluids...I'm still in some pain... and this Protein shake is the pits. Someone any advice

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[hikerdog 45]

When I couldn't face any more premixed shakes, I mixed FairLife 2% Milk with Unjury chocolate powder. It tastes really good.

[DiamondDior 9]

Thank you so much for that idea

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[Michelle2nice 17]

unjury also makes a chicken Soup Protein powder. Just mix with Water. It is a great alternative.

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[hikerdog 45]

I made the mistake of adding Water from my Keurig (way too hot) to Unjury chicken Soup. It clumped together & looked like some kind of genetically modified chicken. Now, I follow the instructions. Lol

[DiamondDior 9]

Thank you...these days are the roughest

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[hikerdog 45]

If you like it and it's ok with your doctor, try egg drop Soup. That was my favorite during immediate post op.

[DiamondDior 9]

Ok...that sounds good

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[Djmohr 6,965]

You will continue to feel crappy until you get enough fluids in you. Keep sipping Water, sf Water enhancers....anything that is sugar free that will get you drinking fluids.

Most of us had to work hard to find a Protein that works for them. I spent a small fortune on powders that first week and could not tolerate any of them. I called my bariatric nurse and she recommendation premier Protein shakes. She told me to milk them down with either regular skim milk or fairlife skim milk which has added Protein. I would use 1/3 Protein shake and 2/3 milk.

Then about 3 weeks I was able to complete convert to the shakes.< /p>

Each one has a whopping 30 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar and 160 calories. To this day it is the only Protein Shake I can stomach.

Hope you feel better soon!

[DiamondDior 9]

Thank you so much! Very helpful

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[Redmaxx 740]

One week post op for me was pretty much the same way. You will be able to eat more as time goes on. Just watch your urine, the darker the color (and more smelly) means that you are not getting enough fluids. If you feel that you can't drink any more then eat ice chips. The worse thing you can do is become dehydrated.

[DiamondDior 9]

Ok...I think that is the issue

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