Eating expectations vs reality

[AnneMarie1970 9]

Hi,

I had RNY on Tuesday, July 25th. My clinic advised against Protein Shakes afterwards but has me making my own liquid drinks with defined amounts of Proteins, vegetables and added broths, etc. I’m not even able to eat half of what they told me I should try for. Is this normal? Does it just take time?

[LindsayT 596]

It takes time. This soon after surgery there is still swelling that limits what you can ingest at a time. Just keep at it.

[KathyLev 285]

My dietician always tells me to "aim for" whatever goal she sets for me. You'll get there !

[Arabesque 7,335]

It can be difficult to hit those goals in the first few weeks but as long as you are making an effort & slowly getting closer you’ll be fine. You’re only a couple of days out so relax. I could only consume one shake & a Soup a day during the post surgical liquid stage but slowly after that I found I could eat a little more & more.

Try not seeing your shake only as a meal but as a liquid you just keep sipping. I used to dilute mine (sometimes doubled the water) because it tasted so awful & then sipped it for a couple of hours. You may be able to get more in that way.