Unable to get food down & not enough protein

[ulalume 1]

Hi everybody,

I'm new here so I apologize in advance if this isn't the appropriate place to post this topic!

I'm 18 years old and I got the gastric sleeve on March 27, 2017. I've been having no problem drinking Water and getting my clear fluids in, but whenever I drink anything thicker it feels extremely heavy in my stomach. Additionally, I was scheduled to begin puree yesterday and I had scrambled eggs mixed with cottage cheese for lunch, and chicken puree for dinner. I feel extremely sick and am feeling deterred from eating any other pureed food as I still feel sick from yesterdays. Everything I try to eat seems to make me nauseous.

Since I am 18 years old, I live with my mother. I know she means well and is worried about me, but she is constantly asking me if I have had enough Protein. I don't know what to do because I feel like it's physically impossible for me to consume that much now no matter how hard I try. The lack of protein over the past weeks has been getting to me as well, I feel dizzy and tired all the time.

Does anyone have any tips on light foods that pack a lot of protein in them?

[pdxkristin 0]

Hello!

You're just fine. I was sleeved on March 31st and I am in the same state. I was concerned but my surgeon explained it and said it is okay. For now:

#1 get enough liquids in. If you can't get Water down try some mio drops (non caffeinated) or some low cal gatorade. I have found it sits easier in my pouch than just plain water (plain water feels very heavy to me).

#2 THEN focus on Protein

Your insides are healing, and there is a lot of swelling, and it prevents you from getting in all of the liquids you need. It was taking me a full day of sipping to drink 32 oz. As of yesterday... I can drink a 17oz bottle of water in about an hour. You will notice a significant difference when the swelling goes down and it starts to become easier. Dehydration is a high risk for you right now, so make sure you get in at least 32oz a day and keep working on the protein.

Just keep working on it. I have really made an effort to have a bottle of gatorade in my hand at all times so that I can keep working on it.

Today I drank:

3 premier Proteins

34oz of water

And i'm stuffed. I can't possibly put anything else into myself.

[VSG4Mag 106]

The Premier Protein shakes are the best for me. They are 30 grams of protien each and packed with Vitamins.

In the beginning it took me over an hour to sip one down, but now it's about 40 minutes. I try to do 2 each day.

I drink Gatorade G2, but I Water it down. I like it better then the MIO drops (personally- so many friends love them). So I will pour the Gatorade into 3 different empty 16z bottles of water and then water it down. I do this bc the Gatorade still has calories and carbs and I'm trying to keep my carbs down as low as possible and don't want excess empty calories.

I will drink plain water, but I find it hard too.

I get my premier Protein from costco. chocolate, vanilla and bananas and cream. They have strawberry and caramel on line. I've heard that Walmart may carry it too in 4 packs. It is WAY more paletable for me then any other protien shake so far. I just haven't found a powder that isn't gritty and gross - but again it's so personal, my friend will ONLY drink the powders.

Vitamins are important too. I use Patches (patchmd.com) and today was the first time since surgery I didn't wear them...and I felt like crap. Needed a nap and if I wasn't visiting family, I would have stayed asleep...so I think they are helping with my energy. The patches I love bc it's one less thing to factor into my day of "eating" and drinking.

But get in you FLUID! Dehydration is one of the most frequent complications from surgery and it can be prevented (most of the time) with some effort. And believe me, I feel you, it was effort. I set alarms to remind myself to take sips and eat. lol.

I hope you feel better. It takes some time, but focus on healing and the protien and fluids will help the healing.

[blizair09 3,250]

If you are having this much trouble, maybe you should go back to Protein Shakes for a few days. If you can't stomach a Premier Protein ready-made shake (my favorite), then try some Isopure No-Carb mixed with Water. I didn't like that as much back when I was at that stage, but they were a little thinner than the Premier.

Meeting your Protein and water goals is key to success in this journey. Do whatever you have to do to meet these goals...

Good luck!

[wilson58 1]

I have not had my surgery yet. Mine is on April 25. I have been trying different Protein Drinks. I like the nectar brand. They have different fruit flavors. I like the lemonade the best. They do not seem as heavy as the premier and they have 23 grams of Protein and no carbs.

[Kay 83 22]

I have not had my surgery yet. Mine is on April 25. I have been trying different Protein  drinks. I like the nectar brand. They have different fruit flavors. I like the lemonade the best. They do not seem as heavy as the premier and they have 23 grams of Protein and no carbs.

Eas, Pure Protein, Body Fortress and LiquidCel. Try Atkins protein H20

[Syaniya 319]

But some Fairlife milk and "water" down the Premier Protein shakes. Fairlife milk has a good amoumt of Protein and it will make it thinner so you may have a better chance of hetting it down.

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[Sara1981050 25]

Ulalume,

I had surgery three month ago last January 9,2017 and I got quickly recovery and I never been back and forth hospital after my surgery..

I'm on post operation of gastric bypass surgery and I got little eat of Protein and my doctor tell me MUST eat protein! I eat little scrabble eggs, oatmeal,soup,and mores..

my advice for you need eat more protein and don't eat too much or you will threw up I got threw up because of lots of food I'm suggesting you be careful..

you're on post operation two weeks later you need careful for that

don't eat include fried chicken, pizza, pasta,candy,popcorn,rice,etc they you can get sick or threw up..