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

How long did you wait to drink protein shakes



Recommended Posts

This is day 3 of clear fluids. I have terrible gas pains and Constipation. I am starving and wondering when Ican switch to shakes to feel more full. I cannot take another day of clear fluids. I AM STARVED!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What does your doctor want you to do? I would ask your surgeon first. Mine only wanted me on 2 days of Clear Liquids then I could switch to full liquids which I'm on right now and it doesn't help much with the hunger. Next week I get to start pureed foods which I'm excited about.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Do what your doctor tells you, not anecdotal info you read here. Every surgeon is different. You'll be safest and get the best results if you do what your doctor prescribes! :eek:

Hang in there; it will get better.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The liquid is what they tell you but I switched to Protein Shakes pretty early too. The Protein will fill you up. Just be careful bacause if you drink too fast you will feel like you are having a heart atack!!I was banded last October and am down 70lbs.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Am I in the minority here as far as hunger goes? I'm not the least bit hungry, and haven't been hungry since being banded 4 days ago. Just an hour ago I allowed myself my first "Full Liquids" item - an individual cup of sf vanilla pudding, and I was feeling extremely stuffed by the time I finished it. My first Protein Shake will be this afternoon. :blink:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was banded on Nov. 3rd. My doctor says 1 week clear , one week full liq., and one week soft. I did 5 days of clear and started on the protien shake. I only take two a day and i drink lots of Water. I am never hungery but i am week and i need my energy with two kids and all. About the gas pain since you probably are still using pain medications your bowel will not be active enough to expel the gas out of your body.(sorry) I had terrable gas pains and finally i remembered what they gave me in the hospital post my c-section4 years ago. Dulcolax laxative suppositories. They work very well.

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

    ×