Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Protein intake day 4 question



Recommended Posts

Good morning, I had my surgery on the 28th and I was released today for Protein Shakes. I have the premiere Protein and I was able to drink the full 11 oz. Is this bad? I thought I shouldn’t be able to do that much this early on. I had read that 4-6 oz should be the goal but I was drinking until I “felt full” since I have yet to feel this feeling.I was also told it takes most people 1-2 hours to down one of those shakes, I did mine in about 5 mins. My gastric coordinator said if I drink to much Water or shake or anything that I will have a certain feeling in my chest. I think my next Shake I will just measure out 5 oz and drink that. But should I be worried that it’s too much?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Not to worry. But try to pace yourself and not gulp or guzzle and just sip and maybe take the 11 oz over a 30 minute period.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was able to drink the whole shake pretty quick after surgery too. I have been able to consume more at every stage than I expected to. I just try to measure things and only eat what I am expected to be eating. liquid passes through pretty quickly though.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I think even if you can, does not mean you should. Pace yourself. Fluids go down much easier, you will not feel your true restriction until you move to solids.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good morning, I had my surgery on the 28th and I was released today for Protein Shakes. I have the premiere Protein and I was able to drink the full 11 oz. Is this bad? I thought I shouldn’t be able to do that much this early on. I had read that 4-6 oz should be the goal but I was drinking until I “felt full” since I have yet to feel this feeling.I was also told it takes most people 1-2 hours to down one of those shakes, I did mine in about 5 mins. My gastric coordinator said if I drink to much Water or shake or anything that I will have a certain feeling in my chest. I think my next shake I will just measure out 5 oz and drink that. But should I be worried that it’s too much?

I've been worried because I never have that full feeling. Even after 1/2 cup chicken salad. Or a Protein Drink.

Sent from my SM-A716U using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Fluids go through your body more quickly than solid foods. It’s why many don’t feel any sort of restriction until they are through the liquid, puree & often sift food stages. Plus nerve endings have been cut during surgery so your usual sensations of being full or having enough are different.

It’s not a matter of what you can do but what you should/need to do. Remember the staged diet is recommended for a purpose: to aid your healing & recovery. Remember all those internal sutures & staples holding your tummy together. Consider how you would protect a large external wound with multiple stitches like on your arm or leg. You need to do the same with your internal wound.

Go slowly. You have to change how you eat to take full advantage of this surgery. It takes time for a message to get thorough that you’ve had enough to eat (or drink). The goal is not to be full but to eat enough to satisfy your body’s needs. Like most of us this is very different to how we used to eat. This is when it starts.

All the best.

Edited by Arabesque

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×