Post op liquid diet

[GigiAz 5]

I just had Gastric sleeve surgery Monday.. I'm having a hard Time meeting The Protein and liquid intake for the day.. any suggestions?

[Berry78 4,261]

liquid is more important than Protein this first week. If protein keeps you from drinking Fluid, then minimize the protein. Watering down protein might make it go down easier too.

Carry a cup or bottle with you constantly. Take a sip every 5 minutes. Try different temps and flavors.

If you drink less than 40oz a day, contact your team. You may be getting dehydrated.

Congrats, and good luck!

[GigiAz 5]

Thank you! It's been hard balancing Water and the protein.. But I will take your advice.

[KarenOR 180]

I actually found the opposite. If I made the Protein Shake extra thick, it was easier to drink and twice the Protein.< br>

[Berry78 4,261]

We are all so different! Milk felt so thick around 8 days postop, could barely drink any.. it just filled me up and kept me full.

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Isopure ready-made is a clear Protein, and somewhat tart - I started putting it half and half with some crystal light raspberry lemonade flavored water. I was having the same issue when drinking Premier Protein shakes - they just filled me up and I didn't have room for liquids.

Also sf popsicles and sf italian ice.