Can't drink the whole thing!!!!

[saninbham 0]

I am trying to get all of my Protein in, however, I am only 4 days post op and I am having a hard time getting all of that liquid down. Any suggestions?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Do you have restriction? I think you're lucky that you GET protein; my doc said none for 1 week (they are all so different) Why are you having trouble, because you don't like it, or can't swallow, or something else?

[salome000 0]

Best bet are the IDS Protein shots. They come in a bullet shaped plastic container and are 3 and a half oz. Easy to fit in your new pouch and have 46g of Protein per shot. I found a place on the web where you can get them, if you order over 99 dollars worth, for 2.42 a piece. I use one every other day now but used to use them every day. I believe they're called American whey. They taste fine...like a thick, cough Syrup and I'd suggest keeping them cold.

Hope this helps!

[Jodi_620 37]

Give it just a little more time, it takes a while for some to get their appetite back. Just get as much Protein in as you can handle and keep sipping on Water so you wont get dehydrated.

[magaines 0]

I found that it was easier to leave it in the fridge and take a sip here and there through out the day when I was postop. It took several weeks before I could drink a whole one before it got cold.

[greg72 0]

I'm 6 days post-op and I feel like I have hardly any restriction. I can pop open and drink an 11 oz can of Atkins Advantage without having to sip at all. I don't notice any change. I assumed because it was liquid it was just going straight through the pouch into the main portion of my stomach and that it was normal.

I also, assumed (or hoped) once I started on solids that the solids would sit in my pouch and fill me up so I didn't eat as much.

[Jodi_620 37]

I'm 6 days post-op and I feel like I have hardly any restriction. I can pop open and drink an 11 oz can of Atkins Advantage without having to sip at all. I don't notice any change. I assumed because it was liquid it was just going straight through the pouch into the main portion of my stomach and that it was normal.

I also, assumed (or hoped) once I started on solids that the solids would sit in my pouch and fill me up so I didn't eat as much.

It depends on how much internal swelling you have post-op. It sounds like you were fortunate in that you did not have a lot of post-op swelling.

It may take one or more fills before solids will keep you satiated for long periods of time.

[magaines 0]

I'm 6 days post-op and I feel like I have hardly any restriction. I can pop open and drink an 11 oz can of Atkins Advantage without having to sip at all. I don't notice any change. I assumed because it was liquid it was just going straight through the pouch into the main portion of my stomach and that it was normal.

I also, assumed (or hoped) once I started on solids that the solids would sit in my pouch and fill me up so I didn't eat as much.

As Jodi said you must not have had much swelling, also most bands do not have any Fluid until your first fill.

[grannytwinkie 0]

I understand, I am 1 week post op and had to go into the hospital and get 4 liters of Fluid by IV because I got dehydrated. I can't seem to drink the 1 1/2 to 2 liters of fluid a day they require. I sip on something for 3 hours so I barely get 12 ounces a day in. I am trying to increase it but it is taking forever. I have also developed a rash all over that itches horribly. I go to my GP today to see what can be done for that. Not having a good time post op. Only good news is that I lost 14.8 lbs since surgery!:laugh:

[Losing 2 0]

I'm 6 days post-op and yesterday was the first day I was able to almost finish a can of the EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control ready to drink shakes.

I think that was because I walked a whole lot this weekend and way too much yesterday. So, I was quite thirsty and almost finished it. Prior to that - since surgery, I would drink half for Breakfast & half for lunch or later in the day.

Take Care

[saninbham 0]

Thanks guys. This helps alot. I can't get all down because I just get full and I am having a hard time even distinquishing hunger because I am sipping liquids all day, but I guess that's the point during the first week. I still have some discomfort also but I attribute that to the surprise hernia that had to be repaired also (although I was warned it was common to find these when they open you up, I was still surprised the I had one). I have lost 6 pounds in 5 days so I am pretty happy about that. On with the healing then.:laugh: